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Communist Era Bucharest Tour

18 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 18 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began.

Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    Meet at your centrally located hotel or our meeting point, outside main enterance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza, in the heart of the Old Centre.

    OR
    Meeting point

    Hanul lui Manuc
    Strada Franceză, București 030167, Romania

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

    Piaka Unirii

    The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre of the city, featuring the spectacular, newly restored, Unirii fountains.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bulevardul Unirii

    The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palace of Parliament (Pass By)

    Nicolae Ceaușescu's massive parliament building, Casa Poporului, built to be the house of people, looms over the centre of Bucharest. Hear the interesting history of the heaviest building in the world!
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    Calea Victoriei (Pass By)

    Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops and learn what it was like in the Communist era.
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    Palatul CEC (Pass By)

    The CEC Bank, bank of the people during the Communist years.
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    Museum of the National Bank of Romania (Pass By)

    See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.
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    University's Square (Pass By)

    University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest and hear about the Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest, completed and opened in 1971.
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    "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre (Pass By)

    Pass by and learn the history of the National Theatre of Bucharest, an iconic building with many changes to its design in its short history!!
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    Piaka Revolukiei

    See the area where the famous revolution of 1989 started and the memorials that commemorate the life changing events. Including the balcony where Nicolae Ceaușescu made his final speech, the former headquarters of the Communist party, the Monument of National Rebirth, King Carol the first's equestrian statue and the University library, and more. Excellent photo opportunities.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Iuliu Maniu Statue

    See and hear about the important statue of 3 time prime minister Iuliu Maniu and his struggle in the early years of Communism
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Memorial of Rebirth

    The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ateneul Roman (Pass By)

    Built for the people of Bucharest by the people of Bucharest, over 100 years ago. Beautiful gardens and a stunning historical building. Excellent photo opportunities
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    Additional Info

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Communist Era Bucharest Tour?

    A: 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). Read more Apr 2025

    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-14987P3

    Reviews

    4.83
    18 reviews

    Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 18 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    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).

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