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The Real tour of Communism

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Bucharest, Romania

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Overview

The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.

What's Included

  • Snacks A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.
  • 3 hour walking tour
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei
București, Romania

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

End point

Piața Revoluției
București, Romania

The Revolution Square in Bucharest

What To Expect

Catedrala Patriarhala

The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament

Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mihai Voda Monastery

Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town

In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

The revolution against the Romanian communist party was the only bloody one in the former Iron Curtain. You'll discover the last days of Nicolae Ceausescu in power and the first days of freedom after 40+ years of communism.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Real tour of Communism?

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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • SnacksA snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.
  • 3 hour walking tour
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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