Iron Curtain Unveiled: Communism's Untold Legacy
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The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989. The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989). We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too. The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
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katelyna191, 10/26/2025 3:49:27 PM
We had an amazing walking tour with Octavian! It was truly one of the best walking tours I can remember. He was so informative about the history and structures under Communism, and spoke about his own experiences during the 1980s in Romania, which I found fascinating. Five stars!
844averyw, 10/25/2025 2:03:11 PM
Daniela was an amazing tour guide! We had a great time walking around Bucharest and learning about the history of communism's impact on Romania and how it still affects the capital to some degree.
salesuniversalsparta, 10/25/2025 11:08:45 AM
Best Tour guide I ever had she was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. Very knowledgeable and very professional
Cecilia_S, 10/22/2025 8:31:29 AM
Very engaging tour with Andreaa, highly recommended! We learnt alot on the history of Romania and the communism past
Global45014687647, 10/19/2025 11:00:18 AM
Absolutely worth it. My husband and I both really enjoyed this very informative tour. I walked away with more understanding and appreciation for Bucharest.
VianeyGreunke, 10/15/2025 4:07:00 PM
The tour was very informative and Mihai was a fantastic tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to answering all of our questions! It totally made us see Bucharest under a different light. Highly recommend the tour
Cory_R, 10/14/2025 7:32:53 AM
Very interesting and informative experience. Hearing about experience with communism firsthand is so valuable.
Jane_S, 10/9/2025 3:05:27 PM
Andrea did a fantastic job of placing the period of Romanian communism in context and sharing personal vignettes which added to our understanding of the times. This tour really set the stage for our stops in other formerly communist countries along the lower Danube.
JimPate, 10/8/2025 3:36:34 AM
Octavia was wonderful. His knowledge of Bucharest and how communism influenced the history of Romania was amazing. The story he told gave us a clear glimpse into how communism impacted the people, the architecture and culture of Bucharest. I highly recommend Octavia and this tour.
GillA196, 10/8/2025 3:07:44 AM
The trip was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable of his subject and the pace he set gave time for reflection. The treat from communist era was very interesting.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
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In front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Address: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25Return details
The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989. The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989). We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too. The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.No redemption information available
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