Sofia: Communist Walking Tour
ID: GYG224670-386286
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Country: Bulgaria
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain in Sofia by joining our Communist tour. Discover a 45-year-long period compressed into an informative 3-hour walk as you learn about the factors that led to communism and its aftermath.
Discover the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia. Start your tour by passing by the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue on to see buildings such as the secret police investigation facility and the destroyed mausoleum. Head on towards the monument of the Soviet army and the National Palace of Culture.
During the 3-hour-long walking tour, learn about the theory of communism and what Marxism-Leninism is. Find out about the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people. End the tour with a fresh perspective on the city and a new insight into the country's communist past.
Discover the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia. Start your tour by passing by the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue on to see buildings such as the secret police investigation facility and the destroyed mausoleum. Head on towards the monument of the Soviet army and the National Palace of Culture.
During the 3-hour-long walking tour, learn about the theory of communism and what Marxism-Leninism is. Find out about the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people. End the tour with a fresh perspective on the city and a new insight into the country's communist past.
Highlights
- See Sofia’s communist-era landmarks
- Learn about communist ideology and why it rose and fell in Bulgaria
- Step back in time as your guide recounts everyday life in the Cold War
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
Outside the Palace of Justice, bul. "Vitosha" 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
Outside the Palace of Justice, bul. "Vitosha" 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.