The Real tour of Communism
Overview
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3 hours
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The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Catedrala Patriarhala
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
Palace of Parliament
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
What‘s Included
A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.
3 hour walking tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Exceptions
Tour on Communism Regular
Tour on Communism: The aim of The Tour of Communism is to offer tourists a guided tour that will take them through all of the major aspects regarding life under communist rule in Romania which lasted from1948 to 1989.
Reviews
708 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and Informative!!
FrequentFlier687694,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia was our guide for the Communism Tour. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We learned so much about them history of Communism in Romania and facts about the city of Bucharest, as well. We would highly recommend booking this tour with Sylvia.
Excellent
Kin F,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely educational An opportunity to see and learn history Our guide Silvia demonstrated how to make the tour more meaningful by her highly professional and hearty attitude. Hats off to Silvia
Excellent guide, prepared and competent.
Alessandro P,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience to understand and interpret the city.
Walking through history with Sylvia - 5⭐
lucylizjones,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Sylvia was absolutely incredible from beginning to end. We joined a small group of approximately 10 people all together and had the most wonderful experience. Sylvia's knowledge of Romanian history and Bucharest was outstanding and we really felt like we were walking through decades of life in the city and understanding the realities of Communism for Romanian people. I think when you arrive as a tourist, it's easy to miss the remnants of the very brutal regime and the impact on everyday people, but we have definitely been left with a greater appreciation for this. The tour was approximately 3 hours long, with a lovely coffee break in the middle, but we honestly could have listened to Sylvia for many more hours as she is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about this. The tour was very reasonably priced for the level of service and expertise shown by Sylvia, and I would definitely recommend it for friends, families and couples - essentially anyone who is visiting Bucharest, this is a must-do experience. 5 ⭐
A fascinating education about communism in Romania
asm2756,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Octavian and we were in a group of 7. It was a very interesting tour and told the history of Romania since the First World War. He showed us some interesting sights and told us a lot about the rise and fall of communism. He had a folder with some images from the past etc. I would definitely recommend the tour. 3 hours walking around the central important sites. Short break for a drink mid way.
The Truth of Communism in Romania
nuhim s,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, we had as a guide Octavio knowledgeable about the subject of communism and easy explanation, recommended!!
Communism and its quick demise in Romania
Robin C,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good explanation of the history of communism in Romania, focusing on the 1989 revolution. Our guide Sylvia gave some personal accounts of how life was in those days.
Bravo Silvia
Lorenzo G,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour that thoroughly describes the history of Romania before and after the revolution. The Silvia guide very prepared and helpful. Recommended
Really good tour
Liam G,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour of Communist-era Bucharest. Silvia was a great guide - interesting, friendly and very passionate about the subject.
Walking tour from...
Carolyn K,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking tour from Patriarchal Cathedral to Revolution square tracked communism from the start to revolution in Bucharest. Tour guide, Silvia, was very passionate about sharing this information. She had historical photos and lots of information to help us understand the historical and lingering impacts of communism.
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