Bucharest 3-Hour Walking Tour of Life under Communism
by Guided Stories
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This three-hour walking tour in Bucharest focuses on life under communism by visiting major landmarks and explaining key events from that period. The tour starts at Catedrala Patriarhala, where the guide spends about ten minutes discussing the violent beginnings of the communist regime in Romania. Next, the group walks to the Palace of the Parliament for a fifteen-minute visit to learn about the history and construction of this massive administrative building, the second largest in the world. The tour then continues to Manastirea Antim, a medieval monastery, where the guide explains how the communist regime affected religion during a ten-minute stop. Afterward, the walk moves through Old Town to see the "Caru' cu bere" restaurant, spending ten minutes discussing its role in communist-era foreign policy. The final stop is Piata Revolutiei, where the guide spends fifteen minutes describing the violent collapse of communism and the downfall of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989. A professional guide leads the entire tour. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Catedrala Patriarhala
Spend about 10 minutes discussing the violent beginning of Communism.
10 min
Palace of Parliament
A 15-minute visit that reveals the true history of the world's second largest administrative building.
15 min
Manastirea Antim
Explore this medieval monastery for 10 minutes and learn how religion was affected by the communist regime.
10 min
Old Town
Spend 10 minutes discovering the notable "Caru' cu bere" restaurant and its significance for communist foreign policy.
10 min
Piaka Revolukiei
A 15-minute stop explaining the violent collapse of communism and the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu.
15 min
Meeting point
Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchal church.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bucharest 3-Hour Walking Tour of Life under Communism
by Guided Stories
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€65.98Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Bucharest focuses on life under communism by visiting major landmarks and explaining key events from that period. The tour starts at Catedrala Patriarhala, where the guide spends about ten minutes discussing the violent beginnings of the communist regime in Romania. Next, the group walks to the Palace of the Parliament for a fifteen-minute visit to learn about the history and construction of this massive administrative building, the second largest in the world. The tour then continues to Manastirea Antim, a medieval monastery, where the guide explains how the communist regime affected religion during a ten-minute stop. Afterward, the walk moves through Old Town to see the "Caru' cu bere" restaurant, spending ten minutes discussing its role in communist-era foreign policy. The final stop is Piata Revolutiei, where the guide spends fifteen minutes describing the violent collapse of communism and the downfall of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989. A professional guide leads the entire tour. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Catedrala Patriarhala
Spend about 10 minutes discussing the violent beginning of Communism.
10 min
Palace of Parliament
A 15-minute visit that reveals the true history of the world's second largest administrative building.
15 min
Manastirea Antim
Explore this medieval monastery for 10 minutes and learn how religion was affected by the communist regime.
10 min
Old Town
Spend 10 minutes discovering the notable "Caru' cu bere" restaurant and its significance for communist foreign policy.
10 min
Piaka Revolukiei
A 15-minute stop explaining the violent collapse of communism and the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu.
15 min
Meeting point
Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchal church.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.