Private Tour
Return to the USSR - Excursion in Transnistria
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
The Republic of Moldova was Soviet for almost 50 years and it has left its mark, one is Transnistria. And why not a trip to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria? A small return to the USSR for a day, to say "I was there" .., to discover a territory without territory ... .., a country without a country ...
The political situation is still complex today with Moldova, the tension is palpable but not dangerous for a foreign tourist. Visiting Transnistria is possible because it is not instinctively against tourism.
Our agency organizes this trip with a mixture of discovery, pleasure of the palate and meeting with the soil. You will be able to discover the authentic aspects of a region still under a model that was thought to be out of date.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Private transportation all day
Professional guide
Tickets to all sites included in the itinerary
Optional excursions
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Bender
The city Bender also called Tighina is the second largest city in Transnistria that attracts thanks to its medieval fortress - one of the most powerful elements of the grandiose defensive system of medieval Moldova.
Chitcani
The village of Chitcani holds the largest religious architectural complex of the Republic of Moldova called Noul Neamt or "the daughter of the Neamt monastery in the Carpathians of ancient Moldova".
Options
Return to the USSR - Excursion in Transnistria
Pickup included
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting visit. Recommended.
X3971PIsilvial,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting, well organized. Our guide provided us with all the necessary explanations. Recommended.
best sites of moldova with excellent tour guide Natalia
D8266VRbrigittek,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the most interesting sites in Moldova. With Natalia we visited Transnistria, Milestii Mici winery, Chisinau, Cricova winery, Curchi monastery and old Orhei village. All sites were great and Natalia was a very dedicated, flexible, reliable and thoughtful tour guide. She made every effort to ensure we had a special experience of the sights. Thank you so much Natalia!
Transnistria
Minguyen,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day with Lilya and the rest of the group. In the current information, have often said who to be careful and that it is dangerous to stay in Transnistria. Well, I can tell you that it is quite the opposite and that it is a destination that greatly deserves to make the step. It was a day full of stories that Lilya was very effective in her role. Thank you again for this beautiful day! Minh-Thuan
Great tour to USSR
Pioneer136861,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour to Transnistria crossing the border our guide Slava is a great guy who explained all the relevant history and had great knowledge took us through main attractions of the city. Unfortunately it was an icy cold day with snow and bit of ice storms and could not visit inside the Bender castle even though we went to the site. We had a unforgettable local lunch at the Tiraspol capital of Transnistria and visited many statues of Vladimir Lenin. I would definitely recommend this tour to get past experience of our history.
A great excusion.
Jonathan F,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good and fun trip and more importantly, a safe trip. The guide was excellent and so was his English. Gave us a historical account of Moldova and Transnistria. The guide also gave us the opportunity to buy souvenirs.
For people that loves history
lbassy,
Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour that allows you to see a different side of Moldova. It is a mix between the Past and the Present. Bonus for me was the museum of torture.
History comes alive
Venise G,
Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicolai did a fabulous job on my tour to Transnistria. As a historian, his insight made the history come alive. A fascinating tour!
Great company and guide
Kate C,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant tour of Transnistria with helpful and friendly guide who also helped us with currency and took us to a great restaurant for lunch. A highlight of our Moldova tour. We would use this company again. Thank you
Interesting time warp
Johannes S,
Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting trip into a time warp with an entertaining guide. (Just recommend him to refrain from anti-LGBT quips - his clients may be LGBT themselves).
Unique and fascinating day trip from Chisinau
natachas688,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating trip with Nicolai to a place my son and I have always wanted to visit. We were happy to have him take us across (simple and straighforward) the border and to address any minor language occurrences. We were transported to an unknown geopolitical region where Nicolai explained and showed us all that was to be seen. What a unique adventure. The organisation was superb too from the pick up and contact with the agency to the lunch in a Soviet era restaurant.
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