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Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Discover the philosophers that shaped the communist ideology and find out how it was first implemented in Russia and then Eastern Europe.
Learn about Ceausescu and life in communist Romania.
Immerse into the middle of the Socialist Victory boulevard, the starting point of the tour and the last megalomaniac communist project.
Discover the Chamber of Deputies Palace and how the society was shaped before communist ruling.
Learn about Ceausescu's poor background and his rise to power. Ceausescu’s regime is considered to be the most oppressive communist regime in the Eastern Bloc, very similar to the Kim dynasty in North Korea, which made his rule in Romania like no other.
Find out about the life in communism, from food rationing to the secret police.
Last point will be the Revolution Square where a group of agitators plotted the end of Ceausescu's Regime.
What's included
Local guide
Food and drinks
What to expect
Palace of Parliament
20m
You will start in front of the second biggest administrative building in the world, Palace of the Parliament, which is part of the last megalomaniac communist project.
Manastirea Antim
15m
Part of the old city it was almost demolished in order to make space for the new Socialist Victory Boulevard.
Palatul Patriarhiei
20m
Inspired by Garnier Opera from Paris, this place is tied to the start of democracy in Romania but also to the start of the communist movement.
Piaka Unirii
20m
Built during the 1980s, part of the Socialist Victory boulevard, this landmark is now a marvel with it's Dancing Fountains.
Old Town
15m
Considered the symbol of the old regime, this place became abandoned during the communist era.
15m
Romania was the only country from the communist block that ended in a bloody revolution, most of the victims were shot in this square.
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
15m
Now the National Art Museum, this place functioned as the winter residence of Romania's Royal family but during the first years of communism it became the Palace of the Republic and a protocol building.
Ateneul Roman
5m
One of the most representative building in Bucharest, we proudly printed it on the 5 lei bill.
Piaka Revolukiei
25m
The main building in this square was the Central Committee of the Communist Party, from which Nicolae Ceausescu held his last speech in front of the Romanian people.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the Coffee Shop Constitutiei(which is listed at Bulevardul Unirii no. 5)
End point
Revolution Square Bucharest
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
