Bucharest: Communist Bike Tour
ID: GYG151984-227506
Category:
Country: Romania
Country: Romania
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Explore the culture and architecture of Bucharest on this 4-hour bike ride through the city. Learn about the city's communist history on this guided tour through local neighborhoods whilst stopping to visit architectural and historical landmarks.
Your bike tour will begin in Bucharest's old city center, with a few highlights from your guide about the major role which the communist era had in ruining this historical part of the city. Coral Temple will be the next stop, because the Jewish community were among the initiators of the communist movement in the early in 1920s. The tour will continue at the site of the communist bomb attack against the democratic Romanian government, the first Romanian parliament.
After the communist movement, the tour will advance to the period right after the second World War when Romania ended up being occupied by the Soviet Union for 12 years. This stage the tour will pass through the neighborhood where the Russian army generals who were in charge for the ruling of the country lived.
The last stage of the tour will pass by the biggest unfinished communist building, the National History Museum. This museum consists of buildings that were completely reshaped by the communist regime during their flourishing times. Your last stop will be in front of the Communist Central Committee, where Ceusescu held his last speech and where the Revolution started in December 1989.
Your bike tour will begin in Bucharest's old city center, with a few highlights from your guide about the major role which the communist era had in ruining this historical part of the city. Coral Temple will be the next stop, because the Jewish community were among the initiators of the communist movement in the early in 1920s. The tour will continue at the site of the communist bomb attack against the democratic Romanian government, the first Romanian parliament.
After the communist movement, the tour will advance to the period right after the second World War when Romania ended up being occupied by the Soviet Union for 12 years. This stage the tour will pass through the neighborhood where the Russian army generals who were in charge for the ruling of the country lived.
The last stage of the tour will pass by the biggest unfinished communist building, the National History Museum. This museum consists of buildings that were completely reshaped by the communist regime during their flourishing times. Your last stop will be in front of the Communist Central Committee, where Ceusescu held his last speech and where the Revolution started in December 1989.
Highlights
- Cycle to the first Romanian parliament
- Sightsee through a neighborhood built for the communist elites during the Stalin era
- See the biggest unfinished communist urban project, Casa Radio
- Visit Revolution Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• Bikes and bike locks are included in the ticket price
• Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet just across from the restaurant Hanu' Berarilor (Casa Oprea Soare)
• Bikes and bike locks are included in the ticket price
• Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet just across from the restaurant Hanu' Berarilor (Casa Oprea Soare)
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.