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Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest
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17 Ratings
București
Explore Bucharest's communist history, from Lenin to Ceausescu. Uncover secrets, oppressive regimes, and revolutionary plots on this immersive walking tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palace of Parliament - Begin your journey at the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building, which stands as a remnant of the final grandiose communist project.
- Manastirea Antim - Located in the old city, this monastery was nearly demolished to make way for the new Socialist Victory Boulevard.
- Palatul Patriarhiei - Modeled after the Garnier Opera in Paris, this site is significant for both the dawn of democracy and the rise of the communist movement in Romania.
- Piaka Unirii - Constructed in the 1980s as part of the Socialist Victory Boulevard, this landmark is now famous for its Dancing Fountains.
- Old Town - Once a symbol of the old regime, this area was abandoned during the communist era.
- University’s Square - The site of a bloody revolution, Romania’s break from the communist bloc saw many victims shot in this square.
- Palatul Regal/Royal Palace - Currently the National Art Museum, this building served as the winter residence for Romania’s Royal family and later became the Palace of the Republic during the early communist years.
- Ateneul Roman - One of Bucharest’s most iconic buildings, it is proudly featured on the 5 lei bill.
- Piaka Revolukiei - The main building in this square was the Central Committee of the Communist Party, from which Nicolae Ceausescu delivered his final speech to the Romanian people.
What's Included
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the philosophers that shaped the communist ideology and find out how it was first implemented in Russia and then Eastern Europe.
Learn about Ceausescu and life in communist Romania.
Immerse into the middle of the Socialist Victory boulevard, the starting point of the tour and the last megalomaniac communist project.
Discover the Chamber of Deputies Palace and how the society was shaped before communist ruling.
Learn about Ceausescu’s poor background and his rise to power. Ceausescu’s regime is considered to be the most oppressive communist regime in the Eastern Bloc, very similar to the Kim dynasty in North Korea, which made his rule in Romania like no other.
Find out about the life in communism, from food rationing to the secret police.
Last point will be the Revolution Square where a group of agitators plotted the end of Ceausescu’s Regime.
Location
Bulevardul Unirii 5
Bulevardul Unirii
In front of the Coffee Shop Constitutiei(which is listed at Bulevardul Unirii no. 5)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Piml898
Apr 20, 2024
A real must! - What an amazing trip with an amazing guide. If you want to understand how modern Romania was shaped and get a deeper understanding of the philosophical and political structures of it’s history, this is the perfect way. Thanks for the experience!
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Rabidb
Apr 20, 2024
Astounding - Extended and small group tour with Alex who is a very learned and intelligent host who is clearly very well read and engaging tour guide. He himself growing up in the dying embers of the communist era. Excellent and well organised activity. Sign up
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Lucas_d
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour and very interesting stories - The visit will take you through the recent history of Romania, the good and bad influence communism had on the country. Very interesting!
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312tmsm
Mar 10, 2024
a must do tour ! - Really interesting tour with so much anecdotes! They really know their stuff, was a good way to discover the city and its history!
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Dremus21
Mar 9, 2024
A Fascinating exploration - Discovering communism through the tour was enlightening. Insightful guide, captivating landmarks, and thought-provoking discussions made it a memorable experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of history.
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Bucarestl
Feb 29, 2024
Great tour I recommend - With my friends we opted for a communist tour and I don't regret it. The guide is very professional, we dove into the Ceausescu years. I highly recommend
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Vladimirsz7818ew
Feb 28, 2024
Great tour! Excellent guide! Thanks! - Great tour! Excellent guide! I learned a lot of interesting facts and had fun. Recommend to every visitor of Bucharest. Thank you ! Best Regards
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Cristiante7742an
Feb 28, 2024
Great tour to attend - The guide had many interesting stories to share about what life was like during communist times, hard to belive and understand for us younger generations. Highly recommend.
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Dominika
Feb 19, 2024
Great historical experience - The tour was an eye opening journey into the city's rich history.
It was an educational but also entertaining experience, leaving me to appreciate Bucharest's cultural heritage. Highly recommend this tour!
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Sanja_d
Feb 19, 2024
Amazing Summary of Communism in Romania - Excellent tour & Guide Alex! We are a 3 generations group and we enjoyed it all equally! Alex told us the (hi)story of Communism in Romania and connected all the dots from visiting the Palace of Parliament and Ceausecu House.
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