3-Hour Guided Tour of Communist Bucharest 3-Hour Guided Tour of Communist Bucharest in English
ID: GYG66286-93399
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
During this 3-hour walking tour you'll discover the major landmarks and events of Bucharest’s communist past, including the brutal beginnings of the regime, plus the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses.
This 3-hour tour reveals the conflict between two worlds: Bucharest under the communist regime and the relatively peaceful and prosperous Bucharest of the inter-war period.
You’ll learn why Bucharest is such a striking mix of different architectural styles, how each regime left its mark on the city, how the city looked during the communist period and what it was like for people living in communist Romania.
Your guide will help to bring to life the anti-communist revolution and the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Learn about the violent beginnings of the communist regime and the nationalization and forced demolition of homes. See the impressive Palace of Parliament and hear all about the Ceausescu family and the bloody anti-communist revolution of 1989.
You’ll visit lesser-known, charming inter-war neighborhoods saved from communist urban re-modelling, and see the remains of the Uranus neighborhood as well.
The tour includes a short break at a café, where you can enjoy drinks or snacks (at your own expense).
Highlights
- Learn about the rise and fall of the Romanian dictator Ceausescu
- Visit communist-era landmarks to see the regime's distinctive architectural style
- Hear stories about daily life under communist rule
- Visit political memorials and sites that played a key role in the 1989 revolution
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchy (within walking distance from Piata Unirii), Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19, București 030167, Romania
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.
