Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

Name: Back in the USSR - Transnistria.
Price: 100.28 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (59 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

We invite you to discover Transnistria – the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle and the Lenin is revered till today.

Our first stop will be the Bender fortress - an architectural monument of the XVI century. It was built on the model of the Western European structure of bastion type. You can walk along the walls enjoying the great views of the Dniester River.

After Bender, we take you to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and the 2nd largest town of Moldova. We will take you to the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as V. Lenin monument and House of Soviets, the Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), the Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more.

Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total duration of the tour (8 hours), is including the driving time to Transnistria and back to Chisinau.

Valid passport is required for the customs control

International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Chisinau

Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Bendery Fortress

Our first stop will be at Bender Fortress. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes (kalabalik) between Charles XII of Sweden, who had taken refuge there with the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees as per program

Souvenirs

Lunch is not included, but we will be glad to organize it for you and you can pay at the restaurant by card or cash.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Back in the USSR - Group Tour

Pickup included

Back in the USSR - Private

Private Tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Top organized tour
MelanieW573,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marina was an excellent guide, she told all the exciting information with an enthusiasm and above all with humor that it did not get boring. Everything was organized tiptop and we could get a good insight into the country. They were also flexible with the pick-up location, which I greatly appreciated. I can definitely recommend the tour just as much. Only the communication in advance could be better, since I have not received any more feedback by mail in between.
Amazing
francescocJ7629FK,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Natasha's a very prepared guide!
Transnistria
craigwalker242,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide Natalia was excellent from start to finish. Very informative with a great depth of knowledge of both Moldova and Transnistria. The tour itself was fantastic, enjoyed every moment of it with many highlights along the way. As football fans we had a quick added venture round the outside of the stadium of sheriff tirispol which Natalia help us do. All in all a fantastic tour. Would highly recommend. Craig, Scotland
An Incredible Day Exploring Transnistria with a Fantastic Guide
ByronJ138,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible experience on this tour! Our guide, Marina, was absolutely wonderful—so kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. She made the entire day engaging and enjoyable, providing so much interesting information while also creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The tour was perfectly organized and gave us a full day of learning, new experiences, great food, and fascinating sights. Marina’s enthusiasm and attention to detail really made the trip special. We came away understanding so much more about Transnistria than we ever expected. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Moldova. If you have the chance to go with Marina, you’re in great hands!
Excellent Experience
Gazo1963,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous trip from beginning to end. The vehicle was very comfortable & our guide was entertaining & knowledgeable. All things were covered & we felt very well looked after. If I could give anyone a top though , get some Rubles before you leave Chisinau. You can pay in Leu in Tiraspol but the rate is appalling.
Great Tour, Just Needs Some Small Improvements
pamelahX799DR,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Positives - Lots of interesting locations covered - Lots of photo opportunities - Well-organised and run tour, enables you see a lot in one day - Back in the USSR restaurant is definitely worth a visit - Informative tour guide (though you may want to fact check some of the information provided) - Good value for money compared to other tours of the region Recommended Improvements - Some of the stairs you need to use to get good views in Bender don't have railings. Warnings about this should be provided in advance - Provide an estimate of how much Moldovan currency we'll need to bring to pay for the lunch and souvenirs - Tour guide should've been more informed about which locations allow photos and which don't (we got told off by a guard for taking photos of the stadium)
Fantastic trip
Davide S,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour. I likes verimuch. Fantastic guide . Trans Istria Is interesting. Every One can go there One time in his life
Excellent tour
Pablo S,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cornelious is very friendly and professional, we had a relaxed and fun day with him. The group was small which was also a very good point
Great Way to Spend the Day
Philip S,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent informative day spent in a very unique corner of the world. Friendly guide who was a very skilled driver kept the day rolling along. Don’t miss it!
Interesting and thoughtful
Oskar U,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The route corresponded well with what was informed in advance. Our guide Corneliu was flexible and accommodating. He told us about sights in a way that made it very easy to keep up with, we were a bit uncertain about the safety aspect of going to a contested area but we felt safe all the time. The border crossing went very quickly in both directions. Corneliu was also a very good driver and it never felt like he was going too fast.

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Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total duration of the tour (8 hours), is including the driving time to Transnistria and back to Chisinau.

Valid passport is required for the customs control

International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Chisinau

Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Bendery Fortress

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees as per program

Souvenirs

Lunch is not included, but we will be glad to organize it for you and you can pay at the restaurant by card or cash.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Back in the USSR - Group Tour

Pickup included

Back in the USSR - Private

Private Tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Top organized tour
MelanieW573,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marina was an excellent guide, she told all the exciting information with an enthusiasm and above all with humor that it did not get boring. Everything was organized tiptop and we could get a good insight into the country. They were also flexible with the pick-up location, which I greatly appreciated. I can definitely recommend the tour just as much. Only the communication in advance could be better, since I have not received any more feedback by mail in between.
Amazing
francescocJ7629FK,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Natasha's a very prepared guide!
Transnistria
craigwalker242,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide Natalia was excellent from start to finish. Very informative with a great depth of knowledge of both Moldova and Transnistria. The tour itself was fantastic, enjoyed every moment of it with many highlights along the way. As football fans we had a quick added venture round the outside of the stadium of sheriff tirispol which Natalia help us do. All in all a fantastic tour. Would highly recommend. Craig, Scotland
An Incredible Day Exploring Transnistria with a Fantastic Guide
ByronJ138,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible experience on this tour! Our guide, Marina, was absolutely wonderful—so kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. She made the entire day engaging and enjoyable, providing so much interesting information while also creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The tour was perfectly organized and gave us a full day of learning, new experiences, great food, and fascinating sights. Marina’s enthusiasm and attention to detail really made the trip special. We came away understanding so much more about Transnistria than we ever expected. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Moldova. If you have the chance to go with Marina, you’re in great hands!
Excellent Experience
Gazo1963,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous trip from beginning to end. The vehicle was very comfortable & our guide was entertaining & knowledgeable. All things were covered & we felt very well looked after. If I could give anyone a top though , get some Rubles before you leave Chisinau. You can pay in Leu in Tiraspol but the rate is appalling.
Great Tour, Just Needs Some Small Improvements
pamelahX799DR,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Positives - Lots of interesting locations covered - Lots of photo opportunities - Well-organised and run tour, enables you see a lot in one day - Back in the USSR restaurant is definitely worth a visit - Informative tour guide (though you may want to fact check some of the information provided) - Good value for money compared to other tours of the region Recommended Improvements - Some of the stairs you need to use to get good views in Bender don't have railings. Warnings about this should be provided in advance - Provide an estimate of how much Moldovan currency we'll need to bring to pay for the lunch and souvenirs - Tour guide should've been more informed about which locations allow photos and which don't (we got told off by a guard for taking photos of the stadium)
Fantastic trip
Davide S,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour. I likes verimuch. Fantastic guide . Trans Istria Is interesting. Every One can go there One time in his life
Excellent tour
Pablo S,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cornelious is very friendly and professional, we had a relaxed and fun day with him. The group was small which was also a very good point
Great Way to Spend the Day
Philip S,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent informative day spent in a very unique corner of the world. Friendly guide who was a very skilled driver kept the day rolling along. Don’t miss it!
Interesting and thoughtful
Oskar U,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The route corresponded well with what was informed in advance. Our guide Corneliu was flexible and accommodating. He told us about sights in a way that made it very easy to keep up with, we were a bit uncertain about the safety aspect of going to a contested area but we felt safe all the time. The border crossing went very quickly in both directions. Corneliu was also a very good driver and it never felt like he was going too fast.