Private Bucharest Communist Tour with the People's House and Ceausescu Residence
Description
Destroying almost 6 square kilometers (4 miles) of buildings in the heart of the city , taking down the statues of the Romanian Kings and removing their stone-carved portraits from the Arch of Triomphe, these are just a few of the decisions that reshaped Bucharest and transformed it during the Communist Era, called the Golden Era by the fanatics. The communist regime left a powerful mark on the whole Eastern Bloc, even though one of Europe’s last dictators, Nicolae Ceausescu was taken down from power more than 30 years ago. The traces of communism are still clearly visible throughout the city. Catch a glimpse of how the Communist era shaped Romania in a historic tour of Bucharest. Visit metro stations and apartment buildings from that period and get a better understanding of how people lived their daily lives under the Ceausescu regime. Your tour includes a visit to the Palace of the Parliament and to the Ceausescu Residential Palace.
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Itinerary
Next, you will visit the most famous tourist attraction in Bucharest, the Palace of the Parliament. Originally named "House of the Republic", it was one of the most spectacular projects carried under the rule of Ceausescu. It was built between 1984 and 1997, and it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest administrative building in the world, measuring 240 meters in length, 270 in width, and 84 in height. The building is also known as the House of the People.
The final landmark of your tour is the home of the Ceausescu couple, the Ceausescu Residential Palace (Spring Palace). This luxurious estate was built between and 1964 and 1965, and it hosted Elena and Nicolae Ceausescu from 1965 until their death in 1989. After the fall of the communist regime, the Spring Palace was used as a VIP residence for official delegations and foreign presidents, and in 2016 it became a museum. After visiting the Ceausescu Residential Palace, your communist tour of Bucharest will come to an end, and we will drop you off at your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in Bucharest
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Reservations for the Bucharest tour are made at least 48 hours in advance
- Pick-up point: in front of your hotel
- Departure: 10:00 AM
Reviews(23)
Michael was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and we could not have asked for a better guide! We highly recommend him and this tour to gain a better understanding of Romanian history. We had lunch at a local restaurant and it was excellent.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Michael made the experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
This was a great way to see some of the big tourist sites in Bucharest without worrying about transportation. Our guide Mihae did a great job of telling us about the rise and fall of communism in Romania. He got us to our tours of Ceausescu Residence and the Parliament Building on time and was waiting for us at the end of each tour. Afterwards, he took us on a walking tour of the historic center and we were able to pop into several of the monasteries to have a look around. We really enjoyed our day with Mihae- he's knowledgeable and just a really nice guy.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Bucharest Communist Tour! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city’s landmarks and learning about Romania’s communist past with Mihai. He’s passionate about telling these stories and making history come alive in an engaging way. We’re glad the tour felt well-organized and relaxed — that’s exactly what we aim for, combining great insights with the comfort of having everything taken care of. We hope to see you again soon on another Rolandia experience in Romania!
Great tour! Claudia was wonderful. Very informative. The Palace of Parliament and Ceausescu's residence were interesting to tour. Great for architecture fans, too.
excellent tour. Our guide Vlad was an expert and made it equally enjoyable and informative. He had extensive knowledge of the city and history and articulated clearly so much information that was important to know. The logistics of the tour went seamlessly and Vlad was very lively and friendly the whole time. He had a great ability to read our group and adjust the tour to our needs and interests
Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Vlad, with his extensive knowledge and lively personality, made your tour enjoyable and informative. We're also glad the logistics went smoothly. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Romania! Warm regards, The Rolandia Team
We are a Study Abroad group coming from Georgia, USA .Our guide Vlad was excellent, great knowledge of all the Romanian Communist history, even one of our professors is from Romania and she said she learned a lot from him today. He speaks perfect English. I recommend Rolandia and Vlad 100% Rolandia has a great customer service .
Thank you for choosing Rolandia for your study abroad group's journey in Romania. We're delighted to hear that Vlad's knowledge and expertise in Romanian history provided valuable insights, even to your professor from Romania. Best regards. Rolandia team
The Ceacescu home. Talk about self indulgence! This tour helped put a real face on an incredible story, being the 1989 fall of Communism in Romania. Our tour guide, Marcel, gave very detailed explanations and the tour was well planned.
We're glad to hear that the tour helped you gain a deeper understanding of the incredible story behind the fall of Communism in Romania. We appreciate your kind words about our tour guide, Marcel, and we're pleased that his detailed explanations and the well-planned tour contributed to your overall experience.
We had an amazing time and learnt a lot during our tour. Iulian was extremely knowledgeable and could answer any question we had about Bucharest and Romania. He was very friendly and easygoing. We can absolutely recommend a private tour with Iulian. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time and learned a lot during your tour with Iulian. It's always great to hear that our guides are knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have about the city and country. We're glad that Iulian was friendly and easygoing, and we'll be sure to pass on your compliments to him. Kind regards, Rolandia
If you want to get out of your hotel room in Bucharest and are also interested in history/politics - this is a GREAT tour. Romania has a fascinating history. Our guide, Marcel, was an absolutely a wonderful guide to us for the day! He was so polite and full of history/commentary about Romania itself! Was able to see different areas of the city I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. We also were able to see/ride the subway with a local who knew the ropes. I normally don’t ventured into underground Metros that I am not familiar with, but he made us feel safe so all in all it was neat to be able to say I had the experience here in Bucharest. I was a bit under the weather by nightfall and he was kind enough to bring me to the local market as well as the pharmacy. Translating for us for various things helped tremendously! We really enjoyed the restaurant he brought us too. Great food with a pleasant ambiance/pretty view!
My Husband and I had a wonderful day and extremely interesting private tour with Mikaela. She was very knowledgeable about the Communist era and of Romanian History and Culture in general. Having excellent English we learnt so much from this excellent guide, leaving us inspired to read and learn even more about Romania. Mikaela was also very friendly and kind about my walking issues. She spotted places for me to sit down regularly. A huge thankyou from us both, we would highly recommend this tour and Rolandia as a company.
Booked this tour because I wanted to learn more about the communist regime in my home country. I recommend the tour, for those who want to see Bucharest from a different perspective. The guide was very friendly, gave us many Insider tips about Bucharest:)
