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1 Day Moldova: Tour To Transnistria, Bender Fortresses

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Overview

Available languages

Russian
English
Italian
Romanian

7 hours

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The 7-hour Moldova Tour to Transnistria and Bender Fortress is a one-of-a-kind experience, ideal for travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a deeper understanding of Eastern European history and culture.

Step Back in Time

Transnistria feels like a living time capsule of the Soviet era, with Lenin statues, Soviet emblems, and traditions that have remained unchanged for decades.

Discover Transnistria – A Journey Through History and Culture

Transnistria is a self-proclaimed breakaway region of Moldova, existing separately since 1992.

Explore Bender Fortress

Visit the Bender Fortress, a 16th-century Ottoman

A Journey of Contrasts

This tour perfectly juxtaposes Transnistria’s striking Soviet-style towns, creating a truly memorable and immersive adventure.

More Than Sightseeing

This journey is more than just visiting landmarks—it’s an opportunity to connect with a unique region where the past and present coexist, gaining rare insights for unforgettable memories.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Chisinau

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour. Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes as you head toward Transnistria. Along the way, you will cross the border, where Russian peacekeepers are stationed. Please have your passport with you, as it is required for the border formalities. Your guide will assist you and provide information about the region during the journey.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Bender

We stop at a Soviet-era war tank memorial, dedicated to the events of the 1990–1992 conflict between Moldova and Transnistria. This monument commemorates the fighters and civilians affected by the conflict and serves as a reminder of the region’s recent and complex history. Your guide will explain the background of the conflict, its causes, and its impact on everyday life in Transnistria and Moldova, helping bring this important period of history to life.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

local guide english, russian, roumanian

Gratuities

Lunch

souvenirs

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Transnistria

Duration: 6 hours
chisiau
car
Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

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  • Good tour

    Z4622EIcarolinap,,Nov 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful tour and good and positive local guide, I booked directly by phone, some friends suggested me this day trip to Transnistria, me and my friends were happy to do it.

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  • perfect tour to Transistria & Gagauzia

    amy2205lin,,Nov 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    我的導遊Liliya 她的駕駛技術很好, 人很親切, 旅遊景點解說清楚, 會帶客人去買希望買到的東西. 謝謝Liliya, 讓我有一個好的假期. My tour guide, Liliya, was a very good driver, very friendly, explained the tourist attractions clearly, and took me to buy what I wanted. thanks Liliya gave me a perfect Moldova expreience.

  • Fun and Safe Day Trip

    136smiths,,Jun 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Loved seeing this unique part of the world! I enjoyed the Дом книгов bookstore, the Снова в СССР restaurant, and the Bender Fortress. This trip checked all my bucket list souvenirs: Pridniestrovian rubles, an old book in Moldovan cyrillic, and some Soviet memorabilia pins. Our guide Marcel was so smart and helpful! He tailored the tour to our interests, and helped us through things like the border crossing and currency exchange which would have been difficult or scary on our own. Marcel knew where to go, facilitated interactions with residents, and provided history and context for our tour. I'd love to go again!

  • Amazing Lily tour to Transnistria

    amandamF5361FB,,Feb 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had such an amazing time, Lily was so knowledgeable informing us at every stop point about the history. We all went away with great knowledge to. The journey was very comfortable and one of the highlights of our holiday. Lily was lovely

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  • Good decent trip

    dominikgT2793SC,,Oct 28, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    First stop in Bender, monument before castle, should be discussed quicker as then at the end of the day we had not enought time for Tiraspol, but generally whole trip was unique, interesting and safe. Good occasion to see sentiments towards soviet union in the country aspiring to enter UE.

  • Great tour of Transnistria

    Traveler235510,,Sep 10, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour and understanding of Transnistria. Soviet style restaurant for lunch. Good tour of Bender Fortress. Guide was extremely friendly and informative. Recommend.

  • Interesting tour, great tour guide!

    K3195SMmb,,Apr 6, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent tour, great tour guide! I learned a lot that day, never felt bored. Lilya is very attentive, knowledgeable and a fun person to be around. Will send my friends on the same tour when they visit!

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