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
684 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Andreea was fantastic!...
Matthew D,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andreea was fantastic! Excellently organised tour and so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject area - I really feel like I gained a lot from the experience!
Excellent and informative walking tour in Bucharest
Michael B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Another excellent and informative walking tour around Bucharest. Our guide Octavian took us round the city and pointed out the parts that demonstrated what life had been like under Communism, mainly under Ceasescu. It was hugely informative and built on my understanding of Bucharest from doing the walking tour of the Old Town a couple of days before. Octavian was able to convey memories of his childhood growing up under communism and relate the history to us from a Romanian perspective. It was an interesting and passionate tour and definitely worth it.
Andreea was great :)
Kieran N,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great experience and tour with Andreea . very in-depth and even gave examples of personal experiences . Weather was terrible but cannot be controlled however Andreea made it worth being out in the rain . She was great and would do the tour again and to gain more insight from Andreeas history and experiences of Communism .
The perfect tour for history nerds
Dominik B,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned so much! Thanks, Andreea:)
Great Tour
Kevin C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend. Andreea is a terrific guide. She is very knowledgeable and also very upbeat and friendly. We especially appreciated the stories she shared about her family’s experiences under communism. Our weather was not the best- cold and rainy- but we enjoyed the tour so much we didn’t mind, and Andreea did a great job getting us out of the rain when she could.
Super tour
H5054CTjanel,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fab knowledge & responsive guide.
Eye opening
sbpne,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour with Octavian. So much information around the communist time in Bucharest that was totally unaware of. I would recommend this tour to any visitor who wants to dig deeper into Bucharests communist past.
Great overview of Bucharest’s history
darcyandchris,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mihai was very knowledgeable and was open to all questions during the tour. The tour size of 10 people was perfect. I would highly recommend this tour, especially at beginning of trip to familiarize yourself with the history of Bucharest.
Best communist tour in Bucharest
janetbU3488OZ,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mihai our tour guide was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Romanian communist era both historically and from a personal perspective. The tour was very well paced and we enjoyed the spring sunshine.
Great tour
Les L,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely guide. Very friendly. Very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.. I travelled with 2 Romanians who themselves learnt so much about their history. If you have any interest in Romanias communist past, you must take this tour.
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