Relics of Communism: 3-Hours Walking Tour (Small groups)
At a glance
Relics of Communism: 3-Hours Walking Tour (Small groups) is a 3h small-group experience in Bucharest, Romania, operated by Mara's Tours&Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $41.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 1 famous Romanian snack from communist times.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Communism has been here for more than 40 years. Bucharest is full of “souvenirs” from that period: from the most ambitious projects to abandoned areas, sometimes actual mentalities and even bullet holes. We invite you to explore every aspect of life during this period and understand their influence in today’s city.
On this tour you will get to know Nicolae Ceausescu's real life story and imagine his socialist dream in the Union Square. You will be impressed by the Palace of the Parliament. You will find out what the files of the secret police Securitate sounded like right in front of the secret police headquarters. You will discover myths and facts about the 1989 uprising right in the Revolution Square.
We will get sad with stories on the violent 1989 revolution, we will get amused by the jokes about Ceausescu, and in the end you will decide how you really feel about the Romanian version of communism.
What's included
What's included
- 1 famous Romanian snack from communist times
Not included
- Admission to any museums
Itinerary
-
Stop 1 · 20m
Begin the tour in front of the balcony where Ceausescu held his last speech. Hear the story of '89 Revolution in the same place where it all started
-
Stop 2 · 20m
Learn about the incidents that happened on the 21st of December 1989, about the heroes of the revolution and the neo-communist era.
-
Stop 3 · 20m
Discover Unirii Square, the new city center built during the Communist era, bisected by the massive Unirii Boulevard. Learn about the rise to power of the communist party of Romania and Nicolae Ceausescu's cult of personality.
-
Stop 4 · 20m
Discover the hidden churches of Bucharest and the relationship the communist had towards religion.
-
Stop 5 · 20m
Explore the new districts of the "Socialist realism", Unirii Boulevard the Palace of the Parliament, designed as the absolute center of power. Learn the secrets of the second largest administrative building in the world.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Memorial of Rebirth in the Revolution Square.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Relics of Communism: 3-Hours Walking Tour (Small groups) take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $41.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
1 famous Romanian snack from communist times.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide at the Memorial of Rebirth in the Revolution Square.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Bucharest.
