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Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

8 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Bucharest, Romania
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Book a private and complete 7 hours tour of communist Bucharest. You will get to know the whole history of the Communist Party, from its illegal days to its violent seizing of power, its main leaders, the critical decisions and their consequences while visiting the key landmarks the regime left behind.

This is mainly a walking tour.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup for groups of maximum 3 people
  • Transport by private vehicle on some parts of the itinerary
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Intercontinental Athenee Palace Bucharest By IHG
Episcopiei 1-3, District 1, Bucharest 010292, Romania

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We meet clients at all hotels from central Bucharest.

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Bucharest
Romania

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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University's Square

Next to the Revolution Square, this is the other memorial space of the violent events that led to the fall of communism in Romania in December 1989.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

The Revolution Square is not only the place of the violent Romanian Revolution from December 1989, but also the space where two distinct parts of the country's history clash: the royal past and the communist dictatorship.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ateneul Roman

This 19th-century monument is one of the must-see attractions of Bucharest. A testimony of the Romanian love for classical music, the Atheneum is a splendid historical monument featuring an impressive 75 meters fresco in the concert hall.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ceausescu Mansion

The former residence of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament

Locally known as the House of the People, the Palace of the Parliament is the most famous landmark of Romania’s communist period and the second largest administrative building in the world.The construction is truly monumental with more than 1,000 rooms with hand-made decorations from the finest and most expensive materials, including 1 million cubic meters of marble and 3,5 tonnes of crystal.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Constitukiei

The heart of the communist civic center.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Manastirea Antim

One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mihai Voda Monastery

One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup for groups of maximum 3 people
  • Transport by private vehicle on some parts of the itinerary
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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