Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers
Description
The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist snack or drink a communist coffee.
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Itinerary
You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building.
A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator.
The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
The small square next to the University bears the name of 21st of December 1989, because this is where most part of the Romanian revolution took place. Find out the details about post communist Romania and the mistakes that we made on our way to democracy.
We will visit the museum where you can interact with exhibits, try on clothes and we will have a communist snack (sweet or salty, depending on the availability) at the location exactly inside the living room of the museum.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
- The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
Reviews(125)
Cosmina was an excellent guide, very informative and experienced.
The tour with Katy was an excellent way to delve into and learn about the communist era. She not only told us the historical facts, but she also showed us what life was like during communism. Highly recommended.
Denis a fantastic guide. Excellent Italian, great preparation. Tour and guide highly recommended
We did the free tour with Katy and we loved it. She explains everything very well and with a touch of humor. She knows a lot about the country's history.
We had Lavi as a guide, "Elena the good one" and I am very clear that if I take another tour I want it to be with her.
We are 8 Andalusians who did the communist Bucharest tour today (Sunday in June) with Bogdan. It has been super interesting, getting to know a part of this great city that is totally unknown, breaking down theoretical prejudices. Knowing the past to understand the present. Moreover, Bogdan is a great communicator. Thank you for your interest and for being so close to us. Totally recommendable. One of the best tours I have done.
Fantastic tour! Our guide Alberto was very knowledgable and friendly and we were able to ask many many questions. I truly feel like I have a far richer and deeper understanding of how Romania was like under communist rule and being able to explore this while travelling throughout Bucharest helped make it truly come to life.
An experience to live. Our guide, Maya, proved to be particularly attentive, prepared, ready, competent, kind, friendly, smiling, available, and capable of expressing herself in rich, correct, and clear Italian. Well-priced!
Everything was perfect; Alessia and Dannis accompanied us on this beautiful tour. Highly recommended!!! Message the guide via WhatsApp beforehand to avoid getting lost.
Cosmina Excellent driver, very good at explaining!
