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‘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
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.
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
582 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip!
Anonymous,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was a highlight of our trip to Romania! Andreea is an amazing guide and she did a wonderful job packing in a thorough history of Communism in Romania while also guiding our group around the city for the day.
Excellent tour by...
Erin B,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour by Octavian. Very insightful and interesting. It was the highlight of our trip to Bucharest.
Excelent! Amazing tour....
Luisa G,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excelent! Amazing tour. The guide explained everything quite well. Daniela was really great! I will recommend to other travallers
An amazing experience
Joseph G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Daniela provided an experience like no other. She is a talented tour guide and her knowledge is encyclopedic. I highly recommend this tour to all interested in the history of communism in Romania. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very informative well...
RONAN S,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative well worth would highly recommend, lived experience/ local knowledge of tour guide makes it even better
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