Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Overview

Available languages

English

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All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this

tour to Transnistria from Chisinau.

Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today.

We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time.

We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour

Please note that it is not a private tour!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

no restrictions

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

WiFi on board

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Group Tour

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Chisinau

Meet and greet in Chisinau. We will pick you up from your hotel and then we will drive 1 hour to the border with Transnistria. The only one thing which you should take with you is your passport for border control. They will not put any stamp, but they will give you a ticket with your dates

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Tiraspol

We will drive to the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic-Tiraspol. it is a city that has preserved the Soviet symbols of its past with the monuments of Lenin, the administrative buildings of Soviet architecture and with the tank in the city center. Here we will visit all MUST SEE places and after this visit you can say with confidence that you have been to the USSR!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour

Private
Pickup included

Group Tour (small group)

Group
Pickup included

Reviews

4.98

178 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

176

Great Experience
837stefanosc,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience with a great guide, who was very knowledgeable and we were incredibly well looked after. Highly recommend.
A day in Pridnestrovia
dimitri f,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very interesting tour of a little known piece of Europe. Not everyone has heard of Transnistria and still less of Pridnestrovia. You can meet friendly people, get back home with some Soviet Union mementos, visit a medieval fortress and eat excellent borscht and pelmeni. A particular mention to our guide, Natalia, professional and informative.
Great tour!
Michal W,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an amazing tour of Transnistria with Natalia! She took us to all the most interesting spots and gave us a real feel for the region. The lunch she arranged was yummy and throughout the whole day she made sure we were comfortable and having fun. We learned so much about both Transnistria and Moldova thanks to her knowledge. Highly recommend touring with Natalia!
Back to USSR
MICHAEL K,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a nice time. Natalia was a very experienced guide and we even had extra stops because she wanted to show us so much of the country. We had a lunch in the restaurant with display of old relics from the soviet past.
Excellent tour with an exceptional guide.
Z5410HGdavec,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When visiting Chisinau the trip to Transnistria is a must. We were very fortunate to have Natalia as our guide for the day. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Moldova and Transnistria, Natalia goes out of her way to make it as personal as possible. Navigating through changing currency and recommending great value souvenirs and restaurants, all with humour and warmth. The sights of Tiraspol and Bender are unique and much more accessible with a guide (such as Natalia) than trying to attempt it yourself. Great value for money, we recommend 100%.
Absolutely amazing trip with a stellar guide.
842savvass,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Natalia for an amazing day learning about a place that is lost in time. Amazing guide who focuses on providing an amazing personalised experience! Thank you so much for everything! 10/10! Would recommend this to anyone considering this as a trip!
In one day, I went to Bender and Tiraspol in a semi-order safe and secure manner. 120% Recommended
Fearless37041298961,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I'm a travel lover. I usually self-arrange all my trips. It's been a very long time since I've used a tour guide, but I'm very happy. She was originally going to be led by another guide named Natalia , but due to her convenience, she was introduced to another guide, Marcel , who booked the tour. As soon as I was introduced, I was able to contact them directly at Watts Up and they gave me a list of places I wanted to go, and I was able to communicate very finely and arrived at the day without anxiety. We had told them beforehand that we wanted to see the exchange shop and supermarket, and if possible, we wanted to stop by mimi Winery on the way home, and we were able to see all the sights while we factored them in. We had the flexibility to go around on the day, no congestion or waiting times (there were lucky times in the Soviet-era cafeteria when there were no customers…!), and the way we explained and went around made me feel very professional. In addition to the sights, they also took me to the famous Canteen and another lovely cafeteria, an antique shop. I thought about taking the bus myself, but I booked the guide because I was very anxious about the lack of internet access, bus travel seemed inconvenient due to the slight distance between Bender and Tiraspol, and most importantly, the embassy won't help me "if something happens". (Transnistria itself is not dangerous at all, but it is very secure, with clean roads and air. Personally, I felt that Chișinău had worse security and environment.) Incidentally, at Canteen, Marcel treated me to some of Canteen's top pies and juices, and I happened to get some plastic coins there (I'm super lucky). The locals happened to use it to pay for it… Otherwise, it was only available in places like antique shops.) So the prize money for the minigame? They made it into a prize and I really enjoyed it. We are so lucky to have such an amazing guide to guide us. All explanations are in English (by the way, I can speak Moldovan, Russian, English and Italian and understand Portuguese. It's too amazing.), it's very easy to understand and really kind. I definitely recommend it.
Eccellente
Folegaldo,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour in Transnistria was truly beautiful—a unique experience filled with history, curiosity, and surprising moments. A special thank you goes to Natalia, our guide, who was excellent: knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly helpful. Thanks to her professionalism and passion, we were able to fully appreciate and understand such a fascinating place. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover something different. Highly recommended!
Amazing tour!
Viktoriia K,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a great tour! Natalia was amazing - so friendly, warm and incredibly knowledgeable. She made everything feel easy, answered all our questions and was really accommodating throughout. The group was very small, so it almost felt like a private tour which made it even nicer. Honestly, it’s a must when visiting Moldova.
Transnistria with Natalia
569annical,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastically interesting day in Transnistria. Our guide Natalia, with roots in a village in Transnistria, is very knowledgeable and showed us both monuments and how everyday life is. She gave us a lot of information about both history and the current situation. We had many questions and Natalia was happy to answer them. She took us to an excellent lunch place and taught us about food and drink. It felt very safe to go around with Natalia. A very rewarding day! We recommend everyone to go on this excursion!