Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist snack or drink a communist coffee.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
What To Expect
Palace of Parliament
You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building.
Manastirea Antim
A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator.
Options
Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers
What‘s Included
Communist coffee
Popular communist snack, sweet or salty depending on the availability
English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes
Ticket inside the Communism Museum of Bucharest - skip the line
Money back guarantee 100%
Other Drinks than the communist coffee
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Gratuities for the guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maya and the Bucharest you don't expect
Forchetta81,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience to live. Our guide, Maya, proved to be particularly attentive, prepared, ready, competent, kind, friendly, smiling, available, and capable of expressing herself in rich, correct, and clear Italian. Well-priced!
Top expectations
215ileniah,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect; Alessia and Dannis accompanied us on this beautiful tour. Highly recommended!!! Message the guide via WhatsApp beforehand to avoid getting lost.
The best Cosmina!!!
stephanievaleriar,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cosmina Excellent driver, very good at explaining!
Tudor made it so enjoyable
66padraigb,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tudor our guide was inspirational. He was honest and informed and always found a seat for us .
Tudor is a super guide and made it come alive
66padraigb,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tudor was truly excellent and gave us an amazing insight into Bucharest. The history. The pili. The reality.
Bucharest Old Town
paolasE2798WK,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cosmina was a great guide for the classic tour.
Excellent Communism Tour
C3723OAkevinc,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have done a lot of walking tours around the world and this was one of the best I’ve done. Tudor is incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the Communism in Bucharest Tour.
Alessia super wonderful guide.
daniellD208JX,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Welcomed by Alessia, we participated in this Free Tour of Bucharest in Italian. Well executed explanation by Alessia herself of all the main points of the city center Council definitely.
Amazing
Navigate16947206417,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lavi was our guie and she surprise us with her knowlegde and how easy it was to understand her explanations. Although the weather was awful, the ti.e we spent together felt too short. We highly recommend her to everyone. Her Spanish is amazing.
Super friendly and fun tour!
erundinam2019,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the tour and everything Maria told us, she discovered many things I did not know about the city. Maria is super professional, as well as being super nice! Made it super fun and fun! Without a doubt Mary the best 💜
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