Explore the lasting impact of communism on Bucharest with a historic tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Residential Palace.
Explore the lasting impact of communism on Bucharest with a historic tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Residential Palace.
- Mihai bravu 486 - Your Bucharest communist tour will begin with a trip to some of the metro stations built under the Ceausescu Regime. The first line was opened in 1979, and the metro network is completely different from other systems in Eastern Europe, having been built with two purposes in mind: speed of transit and practicality. You will then…
- Mihai bravu 486 - Your Bucharest communist tour will begin with a trip to some of the metro stations built under the Ceausescu Regime. The first line was opened in 1979, and the metro network is completely different from other systems in Eastern Europe, having been built with two purposes in mind: speed of transit and practicality. You will then visit a communist neighborhood that was built especially for the working class. Here you will catch a glimpse of what the day-to-day lives of common people looked under the rule of the communist party. This walking tour is also a perfect opportunity to spot some of the street art that was strictly prohibited during Ceausescu’s reign.
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees for the Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Residence
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees for the Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Residence
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Photography fee for the Palace of the Parliament
- Lunch (approx. €13/person)
- Personal expenses
- Photography fee for the Palace of the Parliament
- Lunch (approx. €13/person)
- Personal expenses
During the communist era, which fanatics referred to as the Golden Era, Bucharest underwent drastic changes. These included the demolition of buildings within a 6 square kilometer (4 miles) area in the city’s core, the removal of statues representing Romanian royalty, and the erasure of their engraved images from the Arch of Triomphe.
Even though…
During the communist era, which fanatics referred to as the Golden Era, Bucharest underwent drastic changes. These included the demolition of buildings within a 6 square kilometer (4 miles) area in the city’s core, the removal of statues representing Romanian royalty, and the erasure of their engraved images from the Arch of Triomphe.
Even though Nicolae Ceausescu, one of the last European dictators, was stripped of his power over three decades ago, the influence of the communist regime can still be distinctly seen throughout the Eastern Bloc and particularly in Bucharest.
You can get a glimpse of the impact of the Communist era on Romania by going on a historic tour of Bucharest. The tour takes you to mass transit stops and residential buildings from that time, providing insight into the daily lives of those who lived under Ceausescu’s rule. Included in the tour are visits to significant landmarks like the Parliament Palace and Ceausescu’s Residential Palace.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Reservations for the Bucharest tour are made at least 48 hours in advance
- Pick-up point: in front of your hotel
- Departure: 10:00 AM
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
