Relics of Communism: 3-Hours Walking Tour (Small groups)

Communism has been here for more than 40 years. Bucharest is full of “souvenirs” from that period: from the most ambitious projects to abandoned areas, sometimes actual mentalities and even bullet holes. We invite you to explore every aspect of life during this period and understand their influence in today’s city.
On this tour you will get to know Nicolae Ceausescu's real life story and imagine his socialist dream in the Union Square. You will be impressed by the Palace of the Parliament. You will find out what the files of the secret police Securitate sounded like right in front of the secret police headquarters. You will discover myths and facts about the 1989 uprising right in the Revolution Square.
We will get sad with stories on the violent 1989 revolution, we will get amused by the jokes about Ceausescu, and in the end you will decide how you really feel about the Romanian version of communism.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Revolution Square, Piața Revoluției, București, Romania

Begin the tour in front of the balcony where Ceausescu held his last speech. Hear the story of '89 Revolution in the same place where it all started

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piața 21 Decembrie 1989, București, Romania

Learn about the incidents that happened on the 21st of December 1989, about the heroes of the revolution and the neo-communist era.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piaka Unirii, Bucharest Romania

Discover Unirii Square, the new city center built during the Communist era, bisected by the massive Unirii Boulevard. Learn about the rise to power of the communist party of Romania and Nicolae Ceausescu's cult of personality.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mihai Voda Monastery, Strada Sapientei 4, Bucharest 050133 Romania

Discover the hidden churches of Bucharest and the relationship the communist had towards religion.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Explore the new districts of the "Socialist realism", Unirii Boulevard the Palace of the Parliament, designed as the absolute center of power. Learn the secrets of the second largest administrative building in the world.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 11:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Revolution Square, Piața Revoluției, București, Romania

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Snacks - 1 famous Romanian snack from communist times

Not Included

• Admission to any museums

Facilities