Private Tour

Communism Investigation Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Mobile ticket

Available in English / Italiano / Français

Get a glimpse of Dictator's life, the secrets of his regime and relive some of the events during the Revolution to attempt an answer to the following questions: Was Ceausescu a proud nationalist leader or a megalomaniac dictator? Was the Revolution actually organized in advance? Was Ceausescu’s execution a cover-up?

Sites to Investigate:

• People’s House Exterior visit (Parliament Palace)

• Mausoleum for Socialist Heroes of Motherland

• Spring Palace – Ceausescu’s residence (Tue - Sun) Tickets excluded

• State Security HQ – infamous offices of forced confessions and torture

• University Square – the clash barricade of the revolutionaries

• Communist Party Headquarters

• Revolution Square – where hundreds Romanians were shot dead during the manifestations

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

High-speed WiFi on board the vehicle

Discover the story behind each visited site

Audio and Video testimonials from the Communist Golden Era

Private air-conditioned spacious vehicle

English/French/Italian speaking Comrade as guide for the entire tour

Personal Investigation Dossier for collecting evidence from each site

Bribe (Tips) for the Comrade

Optional Visit at the Dictator's Residence or Palace of the Parliament (subject to opening times)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ceausescu Mansion

Discover the Dictator's Residence and learn about his habits and living style.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Mausoleum of Socialist Heroes, of the Fight for the Motherland

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Communism Investigation Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Communism Investigation - Dark but Poignant Look into Communist Era in Romania
20pujad,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you are looking for a specially curated tour on communism and its various aspects on the economy and country, look no further! The Communism Investigation tour by Marius (Discover Romania Tours) is just the perfect answer to that. Marius was so knowledgeable and patiently explained all the nuances, it really takes you back decades into the Communist years of Romania. He doesn’t just share about the era, but also sets the scene by explaining the deep history leading into the communist years. As I did my tour on a Monday, which is the official weekly day off for a few museums, he ensured I got something else in return - visit to the Palace of Parliament, where I witnessed the grandeur of it all - got my chance to witness the parliament/senate arch hall - my first ever such experience. Highly recommended!!
A Great informative day about the comunist past of Romania and boekarest
erikthefonke,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was thoughtfully structured like a real investigation, complete with a Personal Investigation Dossier with insights at each historical sites we visited. We explored key locations tied to Romania’s communist era and the 1989 revolution, including the option to visit the infamous Spring Palace, Nicolae Ceaușescu’s former residence.
Must do!
ericgF2559TE,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Comrade Marius was right in time to pick us up. He was full of knowledge and shared this knowledge throughout the day. We went to all the intersting places regarding Communism and the history of Romania. Thank you again!
Great experience
Beumer,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour you can't skip. Guide Marius really knows how to tell all about the most special places of the city. Not only from his general knowledge but also because of his personal interests. Perfect knowledge of the English language and a good sense of humour.
Recommended tour
pieter s,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent guide Marius, very knowledgeable and pleasant company. Well organised and attention to detail like giving us a welcome Romanian chocolate and giving us a dossier of the sites we visited as a souvenir
Great tour with Marius
Dana B,
May 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Marius was superb! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Romanian communist period from someone as knowledgeable as Marius. He was also a very pleasant and enjoyable person. We highly recommend this tour.
Title of program is misleading
Karen M,
Oct 29, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
The guide was great but the title does not match what this was- it was a tour on the communism time period in Romania. We learned a lot, but it was not an “investigation”.
Excellent tour and guide
LeeAnn D,
Sep 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
I wrote a more extensive review for Marius on TripAdvisor for his company Discover Romania Tours. Here, I will say, you won’t regret any tour you book with Marius. He is knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and everything in between. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Marius again.
Final days.....
Ronald A,
Sep 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Maurice did a great job combining narrative, slides and video to tell the story of the revolution. Would recommend to those who like history.
A great way to find out more and see the sights connected to the communist period.
Legin55,
May 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day with Comrade Marius. He picked us up from our hotel and commenced our investigation which included several stops and visits plus the tours of the Spring Palace and The People’s House. Both of which were great and for which Marius had managed to obtain tickets. Our discussions and explanations, and the other places we visited helped put these in context and gave us the bigger picture. Marius is clear, good fun and has a nice comfortable car. The ‘investigation’ is a super way of learning more about the communist period and seeing the sights connected with it.