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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

In this 3-hour walking tour about communism, you'll discover the major landmarks and events of the communist period of history in Bucharest: the violent beginnings of the communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the Palace of the Parliament, the Ceausescu family and the anti-communist revolution of 1989.

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

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

1

Catedrala Patriarhala

Discuss the violent beginning of Communism.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Palace of Parliament

Hear the real story behind the world's second largest administrative building.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Available

Friday
different starting time

Communist tour in English

Reviews

4.93

358 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best tour guide we've had in years!

    Christopher V,

    Nov 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Cristine was a wonderful guide. Besides being very knowledgeable, her clarity of speaking English made the tour much better for me, as I am very hearing impaired and have some difficulty walking distances. When the tour stopped she always did so where I could sit or lean. Very few guides we've met (hundreds over the years) have been so accomodating. She is a remarkable guide.

  • Great

    Dawn C,

    Oct 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A great view of history from the experience of the people living it. This is a walking tour so please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.

  • Best in the business. Guide for the Day, Friend for Life!

    Sarah R,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Christina was just a joy as a guide. Not only does she know the city like the back of her hand and the history of Romania, but she had so many personal and differing perspectives to share about various events. It was invaluable time spent together. We spent more time together than our allotted time just due to good conversations. I would highly recommend her to anyone coming to Bucharest. And Bart lost out on her great potential! She is a gem!!!

  • A worthwhile day out!

    Jay B,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Cristina is a wonderful guide. She took me all over the city giving me facts and details about life back then but also her own experiences of it. She and all my questions and by the end know so much about the history from a personal point of view, something no history book can give you.

  • Tales both personal and informative.

    Kimber G,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Christina was so great as a guide. She was knowledgeable and charming with stories that were enlightening and personal. Seeing the locations along with personal touches made it so much more enjoyable. I forgot how recently România emerged from communism.

  • Great Walking Tour

    Greg W,

    Feb 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Christina was our guide. She was great, really knowledgeable and fantastic English speaker. She was happy to answer additional questions and was very knowledgeable on the subject.

  • Epic tour!

    Alexander B,

    Dec 23, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Shout out to our guide Christina. Despite heavy traffic in Bucharest, she was more than accommodating with our slower pace and the slower pace of my father. There are so many little communist buildings in random areas that you’d miss. I really enjoyed seeing the Securitate office (now a random building in a run-down area) and the old communist food line! I loved the communist snack she gave me! If you’re in Bucharest and love history, please take this tour. Kind regards, Alex

  • Excellent

    arojas25,

    Nov 4, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Explaining and showing the impact communism had on the people and the country. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating

  • I learned a lot about...

    Andrew P,

    Aug 25, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I learned a lot about communism. My Romanian friends are very impressed when I correct them now. Thank you.

  • Rude Guide Quick to Bail with Your Fee

    NICHOLAS G,

    Aug 19, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    The guide was impossible to find and didn’t say hello to me when I was at the meeting point, so I had no clue who she was. She was happy to bail quickly and then msg me saying ‘have a great day!’ As she made off with my $40 tour fee. This solo paid tour is a ripoff when there’s a free group tour version with a superb guide and group camaraderie. Glad I found the latter tour later that evening to salvage what was a very poor and frustrating experience with this one.

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