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Communism Free Tour in Bucharest

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on May 21, 2018

Unbelievable Bucharest started as a family business, as we wanted to share our passion for the city, being born and raised here: an aunt and a nephew. Since then, a lot more guides joined us, all of them with the same love for the city. We like to tell stories, jokes, history, traditions and never forget that our tourists are actually our extended family!

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Everything you want to know about Romanian communism in a free paid tour.
Almost 50 years of communism impacted Romania as a country and the lives of its people. Our habits are still influenced by the communist heritage and you will clearly understand why after this Free Tour.
Learn about the communist regime and its top leader Ceausescu , how he came to power, and how he was ultimately executed for crimes against his people.
Bucharest of all cities was badly affected by Ceausescu's decisions and his crazy dream of destroying the old city and building a new communist one, which also includes the huge Parliament building. You will have the opportunity to stop at a place where there was an entire neighborhood, totally demolished at the request of the glorious leader.
The tour will also take you through all the struggles of the Romanian people , from the lack of basic food, the heat, the lack of privacy and the fear of doing something more than what the Party wanted.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Bulevardul Națiunile Unite 9, Bucureș...
    Bulevardul Națiunile Unite 9, București 030167, Romania
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    On Bulevardul Națiunile Unite 9, Institutul National de Statistica, the guide has a bag or a picture marked Bucharest by Foot

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Dâmbovița
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Cișmigiu-Park
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Sala Palatului
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Royal Palace of Bucharest
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Revolution Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Palace of Parliament

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Sedef 02 Jun 2024
Bayonne

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Travelled in group - May 2024
We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide, Bogdan , was very knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history and culture. He shared fascinating stories and little-known facts that really brought the places we visited to life. The tour was well-paced, allowing ample time for questions and photo opportunities. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get a deeper understanding of the area. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stefano 01 Jun 2024
Warsaw

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
A tour just into the hearth of Bucarest. Stories, historical facts and places, personal experiences. Very recommended to everyone who wants to know a little bit more about communist influence in this country and how it effected the lifestyle till nowadays. Our tour guide Catalina was great, very well prepared and opened to many questions to different subjects.
Carmen 29 May 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Muy recomendable para conocer sobre el comunismo de Rumanía. Mucha información muy interesante. Gracias
Mathis 27 May 2024
Moncton

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Travelled alone - May 2024
It was insightful and interesting. She was able to answer my questions. I recommend!
Mara 27 May 2024
Dublin

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
El tour estuvo genial. Maria es una guía estupenda. Sabe muchísimo, cuenta historias muy interesantes de forma amena. Muchas gracias de nuevo!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 8 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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