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Communist neighborhood in Bucharest with the Palace of the Parliament in the background
Revolution Square in Bucharest
Front view of the Palace of the Parliament
Guide explains about the Romanian Revolution
The guide explaining the construction of the Palace of the Parliament

Communist Bucharest Walking Tour

By BTrip Bucharest Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$149 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Three decades have passed since the demise of communism. In spite of the tremendous growth Romania has experienced ever since, the remnants of this regime are still noticeable. That is why most aspects of everyday life were transformed by communism: from the political class to public health care to the urban architecture.
Find out the many shocking tales of what life was like under communism. Furthermore learn about the brutality with which this system was enforced in Romania. Get insight into the dictator Ceausescu’s fascinating life storey, from his childhood to his execution.Lastly, understand the difficult transition from socialism to democracy that Romania experienced.
This is an immersive half-day tour around Bucharest that will take you to some of the main communist sights.

Activity location

  • Piaka Unirii
    • Bucharest, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piaţa Sfântul Anton 64
    • 64 Piaţa Sfântul Anton
    • 030167, București, București, Romania

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Communist Bucharest Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$148.66 x 1 AdultAU$148.66

Total
Price is AU$148.66
Until Tue, 28 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks popular in the Communist era
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTourist map of Bucharest

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piaka Unirii
  • 1h
Located in the middle of the city, Unirii Square was designed during the last phase of Communism in Romania. Spectacular thanks to its splendid fountains, it also is crossed by the biggest avenue in Bucharest: the former Victory of Socialism Boulevard . Standing here and taking a stroll on the boulevard will reveal the megalomaniac vision that the Romanian dictator had in store for Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Palace of the Parliament is the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the most expensive administrative building. For this, vast amounts of money, materials and work effort were needed. What is more, this structure was made by subjecting the Romanian people to shortages of all kinds during the 1980's. You will hear the whole storey of how this enormous building was made, what the locals think about it while having viewing it from different angles. Standing across the palace is the Academia Romana building, a large scale construction in a similar style. It was intended for the use of the dictator’s wife, Elena Ceausescu. However, like several other buildings from the 1980s, it was only half finished. Nowadays, a large section of it is left in ruins as a sore reminder of the dictator’s megalomaniac vision of Bucharest
Mihai Voda Monastery
  • 30m
You find out how some churches were destroyed while others were saved in a shocking way during the Communist period. Churches hidden behind the utilitarian buildings are a curious sight that depict how the Communist Party dealt with religion. The Mihai Voda Churchh is a religious place from the Middle Ages which fortunately survived the demolition frenzy and is a testimony of how Bucharest looked before.
Piaka Revolukiei
  • 1h
The Revolution Square is where the communist regime began and where it all ended with the people’s protests during the Revolution of 1989. You will see the building that housed Ceausescu's office, the balcony where the dictator had his last speech and the places that saw the first mass demonstration in Bucharest. Here you will understand what happened to those who demonstrated against totalitarianism, the storey behind the monument dedicated to them and what happened in the aftermath of the Revolution.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiaka Unirii
    • Bucharest, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPiaţa Sfântul Anton 64
    • 64 Piaţa Sfântul Anton
    • 030167, București, București, Romania

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