Private Tour
Communist Era Bucharest Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began.
Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Piaka Unirii
The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre of the city, featuring the spectacular, newly restored, Unirii fountains.
The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Days of Communism Tour AM
Enjoy a 3 hour tour of Bucharest centre focusing on the recent Communist era and the famous uprising of 1989 that became Revolution! Free hotel Meeting.
Days of Communism Tour PM
Enjoy a 3 hour tour of Bucharest centre focusing on the recent Communist era and the famous uprising of 1989 that became Revolution! Free hotel Meeting.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Insight of Communism
You-One C,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour, though short, offered a informative insight during the Communist Era. Alina, my guide, showed me both how it started until the dissolution of Communism into a democratic government. She showed some wonderful sights both historical and nostalgic. All of the sites throughout Bucharest definitely showed how Communism shaped the city. It definitely shaped my perspective on what I learned back in school. Speaking of perspective, not necessarily all points were bad in Communism. History only shows us one part, but as you dig in depth, there is more to it. The main thing that Alina told me: "It depends on how leaders apply the doctrine." That is definitely true; throughout this era, some did benefit under the Communist doctrine. As time moved on, things did get shaky, and people wanted in the end. Overall, this tour offered a good insight from a local. It will definitely change your view and appreciate it more because it opens your eye more. If you are in Bucharest, book this tour as a good introduction.
100% - Highly Recommended
Kenneth Z,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alina was AMAZING… so knowledgeable about what the country was going through and life during communism compared to now. Presented history in context with the times.
Communist & history tour of Bucharest
Sam L,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alina was a very thorough and informative guide. Showing us plenty of places of interest including Palace of the people (Parliament Palace), Revolution Square and plenty of other buildings of interest. Alina was a very passionate guide, and we all enjoyed being shown around by her. 5 stars for Alina.
Interesting
Richard K,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Some difficulty understanding our guide. Provided a lot of information. It was interesting that the impression we got from her about the communist time was much less negative that what we heard from other guides.
Very interesting
Flavien B,,Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Thanks to Alina and her interesting commentaries about places and life in Romania innthe past and tokay.
Wonderful Tour with Alina
Jane L,,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Alina gave an outstanding tour. It was just the two of us, and she shared a wealth of information about Romania's creation post-Ottoman Era, the work of King Carol I, Romania between the wars and after, the Communist takeover, life during and since for ordinary Romanians. Honesty, wit and clearsighted delivery; enthusiastic and knowledgeable suggestions for places to visit and willingness to expand information and clarify. Great and justified pride in Romania. Thank you, Alina.
Great tour with Alina
Sylvain G,,Sep 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and lot of explanations to understand the communist area, recommended if you want to know more
Romainian History
Frank S,,Oct 23, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Splendid, information rich walking tour of Bucharest focusing on the Communist period. Alina, our guide was wonderful and covered a lot in 3 hours. Can recommend.
Wonderful!
AshleyW6,,Oct 23, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00I didn’t realize I was booking a private tour and it was fabulous! Alina came to pick us up at the hotel and walked us around the city as she regaled us with stories of the communist regime. She was so knowledgeable and so attuned to any interests we might have. I very much enjoyed this tour and am so glad I decided to take part in it. It was a great learning experience but also allowed us the opportunity to see Bucharest on foot.
A considered evaluation of Communist Romania.
Wendy S,,Sep 21, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Alina was engaging and animated. She was so keen to tell how things really were; the good, the bad and the ugly. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and leaned so much more about Romania's history and the deep complexities of Communist rule! We throughly recommend her!
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