Bucharest: The Ashes of Communism Private Walking Tour

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Starts
Bucharest
Duration
4 Hrs.
Languages
English and Romanian
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Embark on a private walking tour in Bucharest and explore the stark contrasts between its historical epochs! Journey through the city's Communist past and its beautifully restored Old City, offering a rich blend of history and culture.

Delve into 45 years of Communist rule with insights into Stalin's regime, the KGB's Secret Police, and the Siberian deportations. Your guide will enhance your experience with vintage photographs, illustrating the city's transformation over time.

Walk through Bucharest's storied streets, witnessing the remnants of a tumultuous era. Discover how the city's historic treasures were rebuilt or restored, concealing the bullet marks and scars from the revolution.

This tour provides an enriching experience, showcasing the architectural wonders of the Communist Civic Center and the Belle Époque charm of the Old City. It's perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike.

Don't miss the chance to see Bucharest through a historical lens. Book your tour today and uncover the city's complex narrative!

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Destinations

Antique building view in Old Town Bucharest city - capital of Romania and Dambrovita river. Bucharest, Romania, Europe.Bucharest

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This walking tour lasts up to 4 hours and involves a moderate amount of walking, up to 3 kilometers in total (less than 2 miles). It is slow paced, with several stops where you can take photos, rest or get some refreshments/snacks. One of our tour guides will pick you up directly from your accommodation. We offer free pick-up anywhere in Bucharest. The tour ends in the city center, in the "Old Town" area, where the majority of hotels, restaurants, museums or shops are located. This is a private tour and therefore your tour guide can adapt the walking pace to suit your needs, answer all of your tour-related questions and also recommend other things to do in Bucharest, based on your interests.

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