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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Until the late 1980's, Romania was a communist state and Bucharest was a troubled place. That era left its marks on Bucharest, a city once known as 'Little Paris'.
Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems, while finding out the history that stays behind them.
This tour will allow you to discover some of the stories of life in Bucharest under communism, as well as significant places of interest related to the communist period.
What's included
Guide
Street Snack
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What to expect
Piaka Revolukiei
30m
Begin the tour in the city's most iconic square, full of landmarks such as the former Royal Palace (now the National Museum of Art), the former headquarters of the Communist Party, and the Central University Library.
Old Town
20m
Stroll along the quaint cobble stone streets of Old Town, to see firsthand the effects of the nationalization process led by the Communist regime on the city's beautiful 19th century architecture.
Piaka Constitukiei
20m
On to another landmark square of Bucharest to see a stunning example of larger-than-life communist architecture, in the form of the Palace of the Parliament, the world's second largest administrative building after the Pentagon. Learn about the destruction of historic neighborhoods in order to erect this megalomaniac, controversial complex of structures, and go behind the colossal buildings to see relics of a bygone era.
University's Square
20m · Admission ticket included
At University Square, we explore one of the most powerful symbolic spaces in Bucharest’s recent history.
This was the place where, in December 1989, protesters built barricades and confronted the regime during the Romanian Revolution, in the final days leading to the fall of communism. The square became a scene of courage, tension, and ultimately, change.
We will also talk about the University Square phenomenon of 1990, when thousands of people gathered here for weeks in one of the longest anti-communist protests in Eastern Europe, demanding real democracy. This movement was violently suppressed during the June 1990 Mineriad, a key moment that shaped Romania’s post-communist path.
More than just a central location, University Square remains a symbolic meeting point for Bucharest’s citizens, a place where people come together to mark important moments, protest, and express their voices. It continues to reflect the city’s spirit, memory, and ongoing connection to its recent past.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet us by the Equestrian Statue of Carol Ist.
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
