Life under Communism
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Step back in time with this tour of Bucharest's life under communism. It's a captivating journey through the streets where history was written. This walking tour explores the rise and fall of communism in Romania, highlighting the deep scars left by the regime. It also showcases the revolutionary spirit of the people who lived through it.
Travelers who have booked this historical tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 353 reviews. The entire cultural tour lasts around 3 hours.
This tour explores the key events of communism and shares personal stories from life under the regime. It examines the massive architectural projects that transformed Bucharest's cityscape. The tour provides insights into the challenges faced by individuals during that era. It offers a detailed view of Romania's communist history, making it personally relatable.
The tour highlights include the imposing Palace of Parliament. It's the second-largest administrative building globally, renowned for its significant architecture and history. You'll also visit lesser-known sites like Manastirea Antim. It's a medieval monastery showcasing the impact of communism on religion.
Piaka Revolukiei is where Romania's quest for freedom peaked during the 1989 revolution. Nearby, Manastirea Antim, a medieval monastery, shows the impact of communism on faith.
Explore Old Town's charming cobblestone streets, bustling markets, and quaint cafes. Then, experience the grandeur of the Patriarchal Cathedral. It's a historic beacon offering tranquility and architectural splendor.
Each location is enriched with narratives that bring their historical significance to life. Together, these stories will enhance your understanding of the profound impacts on this region.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
The tour is not wheelchair-accessible but is stroller-friendly. Most sites, including Catedrala Patriarhala and Manastirea Antim, offer free admission. However, the Palace of Parliament requires a ticket, which is not included in the tour.
The starting point for this historical tour is located in Bucharest. The exact address is Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19, București 030167, Romania. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piața Revoluției, București, Romania.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Enhance your visit to Romania with this captivating tour of Bucharest's life under communism. Choose your preferred date now and reserve your spot before availability runs out!
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Greg_W
Christina was our guide. She was great, really knowledgeable and fantastic English speaker. She was happy to answer additional questions and was very knowledgeable on the subject.
Alexander_B
Shout out to our guide Christina. Despite heavy traffic in Bucharest, she was more than accommodating with our slower pace and the slower pace of my father.
There are so many little communist buildings in random areas that you’d miss. I really enjoyed seeing the Securitate office (now a random building in a run-down area) and the old communist food line!
I loved the communist snack she gave me!
If you’re in Bucharest and love history, please take this tour.
Kind regards,
Alex
cristinaene
Much appreciated Alex! Loved having you as my guests! Cheers!
arojas25
Explaining and showing the impact communism had on the people and the country. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating
cristinaene
Thank you ! Much appreciated!
Andrew_P
I learned a lot about communism. My Romanian friends are very impressed when I correct them now. Thank you.
babalitas
Cristina was super informative, if she was my history teacher I’d probably like history earlier. The way she was expressing the history make you feel that you are on that moment.
Much appreciated Cristina.
cristinaene
Your review is much appreciated! Thank you gor joining me on the tour! Cheers!
Cristina
Amelia_C
Cristina was a phenomenal tour guide! This tour took us through the city, discussing Romania pre-WW2, the factors that contributed to the shift towards socialism, the slide into communism, and the 1989 revolution. Cristina interspersed the facts with fascinating stories from her own family, making the saga relatable and digestible. She also provided a number of recommendations for other activities in the city. Highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about Romania in the 20th century. Thank you, Cristina; this was the highlight of our time in Bucharest!!
cristinaene
Hi Amelia! Thank you for joining me! Always a pleasure to share stories and you were definetely a great company! Thank you for your feedback!
Karla_V
We had a great time with Cristina! The tour was very informative and entertaining. We had a great time!! If you are ever in Bucharest we 100% recommend this tour! Thank You Cristina!!
cristinaene
Thank you for joining me Karla! It was a pleasure!
Anu_A
The tour was an amazing experience. We started at the palace where it all began. From there Christina took us to different landmarks in the city, literally the biggest, like the parliament. And smaller ones like an easy to miss run down Alimentará, which is no less important to get a sense of what life was like under communism. In my week long Eastern Europe trip, this is my favourite. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves history and culture.
cristinaene
Thank you Anu!
You were a great guest and enjoyed your company and questions. Hope your travels bring you here again sometime, as you are always welcomed.
Cristina
Joe_B
Great Tour! We really enjoyed Stefan’s discussion and context throughout the tour. He gave great stories that helped understand life during communism in Romania.
cristinaene
Hi Joe! Thank you for joining us!
Your review is really appreciated!
Cristina & Stefan
Janet_W
Stefan provided an intimate insight into the communist period and openly answered every curiosity we threw at him
Would absolutely recommend him for anyone wanting to learn the history of that time
cristinaene
Thank you for joining us Janet!
Your review is really appreciated!
Thank you!
Cristina & Stefan
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