Communist Era Bucharest Tour

Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began.

Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piaka Unirii, Bucharest Romania

The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre of the city, featuring the spectacular, newly restored, Unirii fountains.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bulevardul Unirii, București, Romania

The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Nicolae Ceaușescu's massive parliament building, Casa Poporului, built to be the house of people, looms over the centre of Bucharest. Hear the interesting history of the heaviest building in the world!

Pass By: Calea Victoriei, Victoriei Street, Bucharest Romania

Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops and learn what it was like in the Communist era.

Pass By: Palatul CEC, Calea Victoriei 13, Bucharest 030022 Romania

The CEC Bank, bank of the people during the Communist years.

Pass By: Museum of the National Bank of Romania, 8 Doamnei Street, Bucharest Romania

See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.

Pass By: University's Square, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 3, Bucharest 030167 Romania

University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest and hear about the Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest, completed and opened in 1971.

Pass By: Ion Luca Caragiale National Theatre, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 2, București 010051, Romania

Pass by and learn the history of the National Theatre of Bucharest, an iconic building with many changes to its design in its short history!!

Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

See the area where the famous revolution of 1989 started and the memorials that commemorate the life changing events.
Including the balcony where Nicolae Ceaușescu made his final speech, the former headquarters of the Communist party, the Monument of National Rebirth, King Carol the first's equestrian statue and the University library, and more.
Excellent photo opportunities.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Iuliu Maniu Statue, Piața Revoluției, Bucharest Romania

See and hear about the important statue of 3 time prime minister Iuliu Maniu and his struggle in the early years of Communism

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Memorial of Rebirth, Piața Revoluției, București 030167, Romania

The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Ateneul Roman, Str. Benjamin Franklin nr.1-3 Sector 1, Bucharest Romania

Built for the people of Bucharest by the people of Bucharest, over 100 years ago. Beautiful gardens and a stunning historical building. Excellent photo opportunities



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Manuc's Inn, Hanul lui Manuc, Str. Franceză 62, București 030167, Romania
Traveler pickup is offered
Meet at your centrally located hotel or our meeting point, outside main enterance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza, in the heart of the Old Centre.

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

Included

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
• Private tour
• Professional guide

Not Included

Facilities