Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

1 day
Private
By walk
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Stop At: Piata Universitatii, Bucharest Romania

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman), Str. Franklin 1, Bucharest Romania

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ceausescu Mansion, Bulevardul Primaverii No.50 District 1, Bucharest 011975 Romania

The former residence of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Constitution Square, Bucharest Romania

The heart of the communist civic center.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Antim Monastery, Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29, Bucharest 040111 Romania

One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mihai Voda Monastery, Strada Sapientei 4, Bucharest 050133 Romania

One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.

Duration: 20 minutes

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle on some parts of the itinerary
  • Hotel pickup for groups of maximum 3 people
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman)
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Parliament
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
70% Sport
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