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Communist Bucharest History Tour
4 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
Begin the tour in the city's most iconic square, full of landmarks such as the former Royal Palace (now the National Museum of Art), the former headquarters of the Communist Party, and the Central University Library.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania
Stroll along the quaint cobble stone streets of Old Town, to see firsthand the effects of the nationalization process led by the Communist regime on the city's beautiful 19th century architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Constitution Square, Bucharest Romania
On to another landmark square of Bucharest to see a stunning example of larger-than-life communist architecture, in the form of the Palace of the Parliament, the world's second largest administrative building after the Pentagon. Learn about the destruction of historic neighborhoods in order to erect this megalomaniac, controversial complex of structures, and go behind the colossal buildings to see relics of a bygone era.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Patriarchal Cathedral, Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii, Bucharest Romania
Climb Patriarchy Hill for a change of scenery and explore the massive changes the city underwent during the 70's and 80's.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Carol Park, Filaret hill, Bucharest Romania
Hop on a tram to explore one of the city's green oases, dominated by the Carol Park Mausoleum, the former burial site of the first communist leaders.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bellu Cemetery, Calea Serban Voda nr. 249, sector 4, Bucharest Romania
Cross to the other side of the street to see the Heroes of the Revolution memorial and cemetery, and finish the tour with tales of the 1989 revolution that ended the Communist regime in Romania.
Duration: 20 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
Begin the tour in the city's most iconic square, full of landmarks such as the former Royal Palace (now the National Museum of Art), the former headquarters of the Communist Party, and the Central University Library.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania
Stroll along the quaint cobble stone streets of Old Town, to see firsthand the effects of the nationalization process led by the Communist regime on the city's beautiful 19th century architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Constitution Square, Bucharest Romania
On to another landmark square of Bucharest to see a stunning example of larger-than-life communist architecture, in the form of the Palace of the Parliament, the world's second largest administrative building after the Pentagon. Learn about the destruction of historic neighborhoods in order to erect this megalomaniac, controversial complex of structures, and go behind the colossal buildings to see relics of a bygone era.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Patriarchal Cathedral, Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii, Bucharest Romania
Climb Patriarchy Hill for a change of scenery and explore the massive changes the city underwent during the 70's and 80's.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Carol Park, Filaret hill, Bucharest Romania
Hop on a tram to explore one of the city's green oases, dominated by the Carol Park Mausoleum, the former burial site of the first communist leaders.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bellu Cemetery, Calea Serban Voda nr. 249, sector 4, Bucharest Romania
Cross to the other side of the street to see the Heroes of the Revolution memorial and cemetery, and finish the tour with tales of the 1989 revolution that ended the Communist regime in Romania.
Duration: 20 minutes
Included
- Guide
- Street Snack
- 1 refreshment (summer) OR 1 hot drink (winter)
- Public transport fare
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Admission tickets
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
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This was an excellent tour which I would thoroughly recommend. Our guide was Constantin who was incredibly knowledgable and who provided an excellent insight into the history and culture of Bucharest as well as explaining in detail the rise and fall of communism in Romania. The tour lasted over 3 hours and took us across the city to explore the different stories that make up the history of communism. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone either new to Bucharest and who wants to get a wider perspective or if you have a particular interest in communism. Either way dont miss this opportunity...
I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bucharest for the first time. The tour guide explained what everything was and encouraged us to ask questions. At the end of the tour he gave us Romanian biscuits which were the same biscuits that he had had as a child which was a really nice touch,.
This was one of the real highlights of our time in Bucharest - a truly fascinating day. Our guide was very knowledgeable about places and history, and also spoke from personal experience. It was a very hot day but his car was a cool and comfortable refuge and the tour well-balanced between travelling and being at the key places. The tour was a real eye-opener, a great way to start to understand the things that have happened in Romania in the past 40 years, and how it is now. Taking our guide's suggestion, we followed the tour with a visit to the Ceausescu Palace museum Palatul Primaverii which rounded the day off perfectly. The tour was both thought-provoking and enjoyable - I thoroughly recommend it.
Very interesting tour
This tour was amazing!
Very informative, whilst at the same time entertaining. A very personal rendition of the Communist era that was so thoughtfully prepared. Would highly recommend it to visitors to Bucharest.