Bucharest City Tour 10 Hours - Communism Tour plus Dracula's Grave - Private
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Bucharest, Romania
10 hours (approx.)
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Overview
What could be a greater adventure than exploring a full-day tour in the city of Bucharest. We will go to places like the Palace of Parliament or People’s House, the Bucharest National Village Museum, Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), Revolution Square, Bucharest Old City Centre and Snagov Monastery - the place where we will visit Dracula's Tomb!
What's Included
- – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
- – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
- – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
- – All taxes
- – A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
- Entrance Tikets
- Food and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
What To Expect
Palace of Parliament
In this Bucharest city tour at the Palace of Parliament or People’s House – you will learn how dangerous and damaging a totalitarian regime like communism can be for a nation. You will feel small seeing what pointless opulence and megalomania “the sleep of reason” can create.Imagine you have the chance to see the second-largest administrative building on the planet, after the Pentagon, and that it will be an experience you will be able to share with your grandchildren.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
In this Bucharest city tour, you will visit The National Village Museum – in one place, you will see an embodiment of Romanian traditions and you will learn what it meant for Romanian villagers to have built an ecological and sustainable environment in their backyard. You will also get a glimpse of their simple and modest lifestyle, in social and spiritual harmony with their surroundings.Book a guide in Bucharest and you will enter the universe of the traditional Romanian houses, large or small, made of wood and adobe, but also stone and other materials, from all areas of the country. You will also see national symbols such as the mill or the wooden church and you will learn how these treasures of spirituality and civilization have kept us united for thousands of years, without needing to invade other nations.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Calea Victoriei
On Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue) – with your private guide you will be fascinated by the contradictions of history: on one side, you have the Royal Palace and on the other, the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the Revolution Square, where Ceausescu fled the country by helicopter.You will see old orthodox churches, enveloped in an aura of mystery, a music store, where you can find a large selection of music, as well as casinos, bohemian restaurants, museums, theatres, tea shops, retail stores, and gift shops, where you can purchase souvenirs, and even the National History Museum and the Romanian Athenaeum, another Romanian architectural landmark, the CEC Palace and many others.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piaka Revolukiei
In this private tour about communism, you can be transported back in time to the moment where the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was ousted, leaving behind the secrets of a great fortune and controversies about the state security service and his offshore accounts.As we mentioned earlier, when we reach the Senate Palace, you will see the building which used to house the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the place where the Revolution of December 1989 started – a major historical event whereby, through human force and sacrifice, Ceausescu was removed from power.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palatul Patriarhiei
Dealul Mitropoliei, also called Dealul Patriarhiei , Patriarchate Hill, is a small hill in Bucharest, Romania and an important historic, cultural, architectural, religious and touristic point in the national capital. From a religious point of view, it is one of the centres of Romanian Orthodoxy: the headquarters of the Romanian Patriarchy and the residence of the Patriarch are both located here.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Snagov Monastery
This is a surprise! It's 40 min outside Bucharest, on an Island and it's the place where is the tomb of Dracula!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ceausescu Mansion
The “Ceauşescu Mansion” was for a quarter of a century (1965-1989) the private residence of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and of their children, Nicu, Zoia, and Valentin.Built in the mid-1960s and known at the time as the “Spring Palace”, the mansion was enlarged between 1970 and 1972. The preferred choice for the design of the Ceauşescu family’s residence was Aron Grimberg-Solari (born 1928). The architecture of the palace is complemented by landscaping conceived by the architect Robert Woll (who was also the main furniture designer for the house) and the landscape engineer Teodosiu.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bucharest City Tour 10 Hours – Communism Tour plus Dracula’s Grave – Private?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-268155P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Bucharest City Tour 10 Hours – Communism Tour plus Dracula’s Grave – Private?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls.
- – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour.
- – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family.
- – All taxes.
- – A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour.
The following is NOT included:
- Entrance Tikets.
- Food and Drinks.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Bucharest City Tour 10 Hours - Communism Tour plus Dracula's Grave - Private is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bucharest City Tour 10 Hours - Communism Tour plus Dracula's Grave - Private will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
- – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
- – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
- – All taxes
- – A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
- Entrance Tikets
- Food and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
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