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The Untold Stories of Communist Bucharest
The story goes that Bucharest was called the little Paris of the East, fancy shops and luxurious hotels, a place where art, social life and culture were flourishing. Everything changed after 1947 when monarchy was replaced by communism: new ideas, new life style, new architecture.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 14 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, Spanish
Group tour pricing from 60 EUR per person
My girlfriend and I booked this tour, and we met Catalina in the meeting point in the Unirii Boulevard, just to see that we were the only ones on the tour! So, it became the most intimate walking tour we had ever had! Catalina was charming and interesting all the time, showing us al the pros and cons of the communist regime of Nicolae Ceaucescu. We learned a lot! We also tasted typical chocolate bars from that time, and even we took photos with the handkerchief that children wore at school as members of the Pioneers.
I f you have time to spend on Bucharest, and you are eager to know about the life under the Ceaucescu regime and the Revolution of 1989, do not hesitate and book this tour.
Highlights
Find out amazing facts about the Palace of Parliament
Learn the story of how thw Romanian Revolution developed and visit the place where it started in Bucharest
See communist buildings, not as the ones you would expect
Taste a popular sweet from the communist era
Get to visit churches that were saved from demolition by using an inovative method.
See, touch and take pictures with communist objects
Listen to personal stories of the guide, who spent part of the childhood in communism
Description
A journey through the communist history of Romania is a must do in Bucharest, the place of rise and fall of the well known dictator Ceausescu.
Based on storytelling and personal experiences of the guide who lived during communist times, our tour lets you discover the stories and myths behind well-known landmarks and also shows you hidden places strongly connected to our red past. Besides that, you will also get the chance to taste Romanian snacks, get free counselling and online support and take pictures with communist relics.
If you don't enjoy our tour, you will immediately get refunded.
Based on storytelling and personal experiences of the guide who lived during communist times, our tour lets you discover the stories and myths behind well-known landmarks and also shows you hidden places strongly connected to our red past. Besides that, you will also get the chance to taste Romanian snacks, get free counselling and online support and take pictures with communist relics.
If you don't enjoy our tour, you will immediately get refunded.
What’s included & not included
Taste popular communist snacks
Receive an authentic souvenir as a present
Get recommendations and help – free access to an online infopoint
Local guide
Gratuities
drinks
Meeting point
Social 1
Bucharest
Social 1Catalina Andries
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