The Untold Stories of Communist Bucharest
Overview
A communist tour of Bucharest is a must do because the capital has been the main scene for most of the main events related to communism. Here is where our last king was forced to abdicate, where the feared Secret Police was created, where Ceausescu decided to build his new city by demolishing the old one, but also where he had his first and his last speech. 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 sweet and you will receive an authentic traditional souvenir at the end of the tour.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Small things to taste
- An authentic souvenir as a present
- Money back guarantee 100%
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Romanian Academy House, Casa Academiei Române, Calea 13 Septembrie 13, București, Romania
Built at the same time with the Parliament in order to please the wife of the dictator, that was dreaming to become the lead scientist of the country even though she was low educated.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palatul Bragadiru, Calea Rahovei 147-153, Bucharest 050892 Romania
Find out the story of the rich man Bragadiru and how all his goods and businesses were confiscated by communists. This was applied to all businesses in the '50s, they all became state owned.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Manastirea Antim, Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29, Bucharest 040111 Romania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bloc 6, Bulevardul Unirii 14, București 040106, Romania
The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: University of Bucharest, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta Nr. 4-12, București 030018, Romania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Romanian Academy House, Casa Academiei Române, Calea 13 Septembrie 13, București, Romania
Built at the same time with the Parliament in order to please the wife of the dictator, that was dreaming to become the lead scientist of the country even though she was low educated.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palatul Bragadiru, Calea Rahovei 147-153, Bucharest 050892 Romania
Find out the story of the rich man Bragadiru and how all his goods and businesses were confiscated by communists. This was applied to all businesses in the '50s, they all became state owned.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Manastirea Antim, Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29, Bucharest 040111 Romania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bloc 6, Bulevardul Unirii 14, București 040106, Romania
The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: University of Bucharest, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta Nr. 4-12, București 030018, Romania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
- The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
NuriaMejuto
April 2022
La guia, María, ha sido encantadora! Hizo el tour muy ameno y distendido, el tiempo se ha pasado volando! Se nota que le encanta el tema y sabe mucho de el, y transmite ese entusiasmo!
La guia, María, ha sido encantadora! Hizo el tour muy ameno y distendido, el tiempo se ha pasado volando! Se nota que le encanta el tema y sabe mucho de el, y transmite ese entusiasmo!Sophie_L
January 2023
The tour was very informative and interesting. Gabi was a great tour guide and shared a lot of her own stories which added a nice personal touch to the experience. We would definitely recommend booking this tour.
The tour was very informative and interesting. Gabi was a great tour guide and shared a lot of her own stories which added a nice personal touch to the experience. We would definitely recommend booking this tour.silvialE8781KD
January 2022
Really good tour! The guide is super sweet and funny, she tell us a lot of curiosity about the city and the history.
Really good tour! The guide is super sweet and funny, she tell us a lot of curiosity about the city and the history.basavakumarn
February 2020
It was great walking tour. Our group English guide Adriana knowledge is commendable. She explained everything clearly and told us many existing stories and facts about Romania. Cheers to her and Unbelievable Bucharest tours..
It was great walking tour. Our group English guide Adriana knowledge is commendable. She explained everything clearly and told us many existing stories and facts about Romania. Cheers to her and Unbelievable Bucharest tours..CLane44
November 2019
Adrianna was a fantastic guide. Really informative about the history for Romania and Bucharest specifically. Would highly recommend for anyone.
Adrianna was a fantastic guide. Really informative about the history for Romania and Bucharest specifically. Would highly recommend for anyone.Bogdan_017
February 2020
I had the free walking tour of Bucharest and I really enjoy it! Our guide, Adrian, was very well prepared and had a lot of good jokes, a combination of humor and irony, and an interactive dialogue with his tourists. In this way I learn a lot of things about Bucharest and it’s history. He is putti...
I had the free walking tour of Bucharest and I really enjoy it! Our guide, Adrian, was very well prepared and had a lot of good jokes, a combination of humor and irony, and an interactive dialogue with his tourists. In this way I learn a lot of things about Bucharest and it’s history. He is putting the effort in this, he’s transposed in every story he was telling us. It was really an experience beside an extraordinary man. Highly recomanded!