Life in Communism

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a walking tour in Bucharest, using a normal pace. The purpose of the tour is for the visitors of Bucharest and Romania to have a thorough understanding of what Communism meant for the country and most importantly, for its people.

At the end of the 3 hours you will have most of your questions about the regime answered but you will also have the opportunity to ask any further ones to your guide. You will also understand how the regime that ended more than 30 years ago still influences Romania(n)'s life.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

During this 3 hours walking tour on the streets of Bucharest, you will see how the years Romania spent under the Communist regime changed its architecture, its people and most importantly, its present. We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to this country and to this city, including but not limited to: nationalization, Secret Police, demolitions, etc. We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment/change during the Communist regime timeline.

What‘s Included

Communist type of snacks

We will have a short break in the middle of the tour; Drinks there will be self supported (ideally with cash)

Options

Exceptions

Life in Communism Regular Tour

Rain or shine: In case of rain please bring a rain coat or umbrella. We cancel only for extreme weather conditions

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
Deborah E,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniela was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly, we learned a lot about life under communism.
Loved this tour!
Stephen D,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniela was very knowledgable about the communist era and taught us so much about the history of Romania. What a great tour!
Great tour guide,...
Dan G,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour guide, excellent detail of explanations at each stop, giving a very clear picture of what it was like and why during communism
Nuanced narrative of communism in Bucharest
beckyjewett,,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Augustin gave us a nuanced view of the complex history of communism in Romania. He has carefully researched the subject and we were enthralled with his historical narration. We thoroughly recommend this you. Try to book Augustine - you won’t be disappointed!
Walking Through History
Laurence F,,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniela was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. By walking the city and visiting a selection of buildings we were given a great sense of post war life and the changes the country went through.
Well worth doing
dollylou,,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent! A very knowledgeable guide who presented information in a clear and understandable manner. Gave a good introduction and context to Bucharest.
A great tour
Carol F,,Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was fantastic. So interesting and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in what living under communism was like.
A Wonderful Guide in Romania!
MaryL903,,Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were very fortunate to have Andreea as a guide as we toured Bucharest this summer! First of all, Romania is a wonderful destination. The country is beautiful, the people are warm and friendly, the food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Then, experiencing it with a guide like Andreea is the icing on the cake. Andreea is such a delightful person! She is warm, knowledgeable, interesting and eager to share her knowledge of her homeland. She told us stories and answered all our questions. Traveling with her made our experience so much richer than going it alone. We would highly recommend Andreea to anyone traveling in Romania!!
Great three days touring Bucharest and Brasov
bethkS9865DJ,,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We toured with Andreea for 3 days and it was so much fun. Andreea meet us at the airport at 5:00 AM (our plane trip was quite the ordeal). And, even at that time of the morning, she was all smiles and hugs. Andreea toured us around Bucharest and Brasov. She was a wealth of information as well as a lot of fun. We spent many a time laughing over various misunderstandings between Romanian and English! Andreea was always trying to fulfill any request that we made and pointed out to us the best restaurants and beer gardens in the area. She told us not only about the history of the area in which we were touring but also about the communist impact on that area. It was all very informative. Andreea even Whatsapped us back in the states to let us know the answer to a question that we had poised days before. I would highly recommend Andreea and the tours that she escorts.
Excellent tour! This is a must while in Bucharest. Don’t miss it! Worth ever penny. Vlad was awesome!
Melodie H,,Nov 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best walking tour we have ever been on. Vlad did a great job explaining what happened during the regime. He experienced it first hand and while walking through the city pointed out so many important landmarks to help bring his story to life.