Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova
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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 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
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!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Group Tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group Tour (small group)
Group
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private
Pickup included
Reviews
185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour of Pridniestrovie with Natalya
Jpspl86,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Natalya touring Bender and Tiraspol in Pridniestrovie/Transnistria. She picked us up personally, and she had amazing information about Moldovan, Soviet, and Transnistrian history. We toured everything we could, and she took us even to the central Tiraspol Green Market, where we tried local honey and brined pickles (amazing). Our lunch at the Back in the USSR restaurant was exceptional and worth every ruble. 100% recommend 🙂
An Unforgettable Journey into Transnistria with Natalia
tolisa939,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time exploring Transnistria with Natalia! From the moment we met, she was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to show us as much as possible. She took us to a local supermarket to see products from various countries and then to the local market, where we had the chance to try many different types of pickles—a great local experience! We also visited a Soviet-style restaurant which was very authentic. If you go, you must definitely try the dessert! Natalia is professional, helpful, and very passionate about her work. If you are visiting Moldova, I highly recommend booking a tour with her!"
Really good tour. Natalia...
Kristiina P,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good tour. Natalia was amazing guide, showed us so many places and told us interesting stories. Highly recommend!
Must visit Pridnestrovie
Jennifer K,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day visiting Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) with Natalia! If you do one tour from Chișinău, I definitely recommend making it this one. Natalia was an excellent guide - incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and very helpful guiding us through exchanging currency and recommending an excellent lunch (the borscht was delicious!). Learned a lot and came back with great recommendations for the rest of our time in Chișinău, too. Not often a “tour” type of person, but this seemed very worth it to make the most of the time and not miss anything. And of course, very safe. Don’t hesitate!
Great tour
Gerald T,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with great information and option to customize to what you want to see. Contact between operator and guide were also very smooth
Great Experience
837stefanosc,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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
5.00A 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
5.00We 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
5.00We 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
5.00When 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%.
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