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Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers

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Bucharest, Romania
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist snack or drink a communist coffee.

What's Included

  • Communist coffee
  • Popular communist snack, sweet or salty depending on the availability
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Other Drinks than the communist coffee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities for the guide
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Meeting Location

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Bulevardul Unirii 1-3
București 040101, Romania

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End point

Piața Revoluției
București, Romania

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Palace of Parliament

You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Manastirea Antim

A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bloc 6

The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

University of Bucharest

The small square next to the University bears the name of 21st of December 1989, because this is where most part of the Romanian revolution took place. Find out the details about post communist Romania and the mistakes that we made on our way to democracy.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Communism Bucharest - Undeva in Comunism

We will visit the museum where you can interact with exhibits, try on clothes and we will have a communist snack (sweet or salty, depending on the availability) at the location exactly inside the living room of the museum.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
  • The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Communism in Bucharest – Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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

Activity name

  • Communist coffee
  • Popular communist snack, sweet or salty depending on the availability
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket inside the Communism Museum of Bucharest - skip the line
  • Money back guarantee 100%
  • English speaking guide
  • Other Drinks than the communist coffee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities for the guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
  • The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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