Life in Communist Bucharest Free Tour

Daily Life, Health, Parties, Public Transpor, the rise and fall of the Communist Party

Life in Communist Bucharest Free Tour

Daily Life, Health, Parties, Public Transpor, the rise and fall of the Communist Party

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What's it all about?

Travel back in time to the “Golden Age” of Romania. Discover the rise and fall of the Communist Regime, stories of daily life, prisons and tortures and also what it meand to be of good “descent”.

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Starting Time

1.00 PM every Saturday

*Please book using the form below

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Top Highlights

Revolution Square
Headquarters of the Communist Party
The Story of the Moving Churches
The Oldest Hospital in Bucharest
Palace of Justice
Stories of the Securitate
The dissappearing neighborhood
Great close up to the Palace of the Parliament

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Duration

Around 2.5 – 3 h.

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Costs

The tour is free. Tips are appreciated.

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For whom?

Independent travellers or small size groups.*

* For organized groups larger than 10, please contact us prior of joining the tour for sharing our private tours policy. Otherwise, our guides have the freedom of refusing your participation.

Book your spot HERE

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Meeting Point

The Life in Communism Bucharest Free Tour starts at The Monument of Rebirth, Revolution Square.
Look for our distinctive orange umbrella or outfit and check map below 😉

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