Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour -

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Experience the history of Bucharest on a guided city walking tour and discover what life was like during the communist regime. Visit highlights, such as Revolution Square and the House of the People.

About this activity

Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refundReserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.Duration 3 hoursCheck availability to see starting times.Live tour guideEnglish

Experience

Itinerary

Starting location:The Patriarchal CathedralSee more
View pointGuided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
Palace of the ParliamentGuided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by (15 minutes)
Antim MonasteryGuided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
Palace of the ParliamentPhoto stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by
Local caféBreak time (15 minutes)
View pointGuided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
Calea VictorieiGuided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
Finish at:Revolution SquareSee more

Condiții

Raportează o eroare pe hartă

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

See and learn about the famous House of People – Parliament (outside visit)
Learn about everyday chalenges in Romanians’ life
Learn about the influence of the Secret Police
Learn about the biggest destruction of a European city during peace time
Get a full picture on the days of the Revolution

Full description

You will experience a 3 hours walking tour which will guide you though Romania’s and Romanians life during the Communist regime. In the first stop, the Patriarchal Cathedral, you will not only learn about Religion during Communism, but also about the historical events that led to the beginning of Communist regime in this country! We will continue through a nearby neighbourhood where we will see the results of Nationalisation! Then we will have a great view over the famous House of People, currently the Parliament building. This is where I will offer you an insight about the construction of this symbol of Communism and megalomania of Romanian dictator: Nicolae Ceausescu. Going further on the streets of Bucharest, we will discover some of the buildings that were moved, in order to be saved from destruction. One of them being the beautiful Antim Monastery. Exploring the Communist years would not be so meaningful without also learning about people’s experiences in the day to day life. After we have relaxed in a short break, we will have the chance to find out more about the well-being of people in front of an old Alimentara (Grocery Store). The last part of the tour will be a walk in a normal pace on Calea Victoriei Boulevard, one of the most beautiful streets in the city. Here we will also see some of the Communists symbols, including what used to be a center used by the Secret Police for torturing people. The tour will end in the Revolution Square, where you will be told the story about the end of the Communist regime, in 1989, and the beginning of Democracy. The entire story is meant to offer you a thorough understanding of how Communism impacted Romanian life and country, but also of how it still continues to have an important print in nowadays life.See more

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Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

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