Life in Communism
Overview
This is a walking tour in Bucharest, using a normal pace. The purpose of the tour is for the visitors of Bucharest and Romania to have a thorough understanding of what Communism meant for the country and most importantly, for its people.
At the end of the 3 hours you will have most of your questions about the regime answered but you will also have the opportunity to ask any further ones to your guide. You will also understand how the regime that ended more than 30 years ago still influences Romania(n)'s life.
What's Included
- Snacks Communist type of snacks
- Alcoholic beverages We will have a short break in the middle of the tour; Drinks there will be self supported (ideally with cash)
Meeting Location
Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
București, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
During this 3 hours walking tour on the streets of Bucharest, you will see how the years Romania spent under the Communist regime changed its architecture, its people and most importantly, its present. We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to this country and to this city, including but not limited to: nationalization, Secret Police, demolitions, etc. We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment/change during the Communist regime timeline.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-140090P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Snacks. Communist type of snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. We will have a short break in the middle of the tour; Drinks there will be self supported (ideally with cash).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Life in Communism is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Life in Communism will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksCommunist type of snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesWe will have a short break in the middle of the tour; Drinks there will be self supported (ideally with cash)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
