Bucharest under Communism

Bucharest under Communism:
Life, Terror and Hope

Experience Bucharest’s communist past by going beyond the surface and gaining a profound insight into daily life during this oppressive regime.
Witness the tangible remnants of Ceausescu’s ambitious plans and his legacy today: from the imposing scale of the Parliament Palace to the current political and social landscape.

Price

20 EUR/person

15 EUR/children ages 12 – 17 years

*For groups of 8+ people, contact us for discount price

Tour Details

 Schedule: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

-available on other days upon request

 Duration: 3.5 hrs approx

Bucharest under Communism

Bucharest under Communism:
Life, Terror and Hope

Experience Bucharest’s communist past by going beyond the surface and gaining a profound insight into daily life during this oppressive regime.
Witness the tangible remnants of Ceausescu’s ambitious plans and his legacy today: from the imposing scale of the Parliament Palace to the current political and social landscape.

Price

20 EUR/person

15 EUR/children ages 12 – 17 years

*For groups of 8+ people, contact us for discount price

Tour Details

 Schedule: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

-available on other days upon request

 Duration: 3.5 hrs approx

 Free Cancellation

Tour sights

Hanul lui Manuc – meeting place

Piata Unirii

Union Boulevard

Palace of the Parliament (exterior visit)

400-year old hidden church

Revolution Square

University Square

Highlights

Explore Bucharest’s Communist legacy on a comprehensive walking tour

Hear personal stories about the life of people in the Communist bloc

Uncover Bucharest’s distinctive communist style buildings and the stories behind them

Taste popular snacks and listen to music from the Communist period

Learn about the shift from Communist state to a democracy, and the subtle ways the former regime still shapes Romania


What’s included?

Local professional guide

Snacks popular in the Communist era

Tourist map of Bucharest

What’s excluded?

Food and drinks


Tour sights

Hanul lui Manuc – first stop

Piata Unirii

Union Boulevard

Palace of the Parliament (exterior visit)

400-year old hidden church

Revolution Square 

University Square

Highlights

Explore Bucharest’s Communist legacy on a comprehensive walking tour

Hear personal stories about the life of people in the Communist bloc

Uncover Bucharest’s distinctive communist style buildings and the stories behind them

Taste popular snacks and listen to music from the Communist period

Learn about the shift from Communist state to a democracy, and the subtle ways the former regime still shapes Romania


What’s included?

Local professional guide

Snacks popular in the Communist era

Tourist map of Bucharest

What’s excluded?

Food and drinks


What to expect

Even three decades after the fall of communism and its figurehead, dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the profound impact of this era remains evident throughout Romania’s rapidly evolving landscape.
This tour delves into the comprehensive transformation wrought by communism, affecting everything from political structures and healthcare to the very fabric of Bucharest’s urban design.
Prepare to uncover the often shocking realities of daily life under this regime and understand the brutal methods employed to maintain its grip.

Throughout the tour, you will get insight into Ceausescu’s incredible life story, from his childhood to his execution, while trying to understand the mindset of a dictator.
You’ll find out how this man transformed in the span of 25 years from a friend to Western democracies to a stalinist style leader, ruling with an iron fist.

This is an immersive tour that will take you to the main buildings that symbolize communism in Romania.
We’ll see the grand structure of the Palace of the Parliament, the equally imposing Union Boulevard, the place where Ceausescu delivered his last speech and where the Revolution, that toppled the dictator and his regime, began in December 1989.

What our customers say

Bucharest Free Walking Tours
5.0
Based on 429 reviews
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Tadej R.
09:07 13 Jan 25
The tour was very informative and the guide Bianca did great explaining the historical sites that and the stories behind them, would reccomend
Viola V.
14:45 08 Jan 25
That was really great. Stefania is super nice and knows a lot of things. As I was a solo traveller that was very good to be come familiari with the city and its culture! Higly recommend!
Christopher G.
16:04 04 Jan 25
Laura was AMAZING. We did both the Monarchy to Communism and Old Town tour with her. Was one of the best walking tour guides we have experienced. Information was so clearly provided and interesting. Highly recommended
Edoardo F.
20:13 03 Jan 25
The tour was well paced and the guide was insightful and knowledgeable, had a great time
April
19:58 03 Jan 25
This tour was amazingly knowledgeable and informative. Laura did an outstanding job walking me through all the history of Romania and of these monuments. Highly recommend it!!
Claudia E.
16:56 03 Jan 25
Laura was amazing! Super knowledgable and also created a great environment between the group. She had lots of historical facts and details and I loved learning about the city with a local. Definitely recommend!The tour is free but make sure you tip the guide (I gave about 20 lei)!
Julie D.
09:58 02 Nov 24
Great tour about the dark stories of Bucharest with Stefania !On the theme of the old town and Dracula, this visit was very enriching and allowed us to discover the culture of the country and its capital. Thank you Stefania.
himanshu P.
17:06 24 Sep 24
Laura was a fantastic guide through Bucharest's Old Town. Her deep knowledge of the area’s history, combined with her calm and friendly demeanor, made for a really enjoyable tour. She pointed out all the little details we would have missed and shared interesting stories that gave the city a new perspective.It was clear she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm rubbed off on us. If you’re looking for a relaxed, insightful walk through Bucharest, Laura is a great choice.It was clear she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm rubbed off on us. If you're looking for a relaxed, insightful walk through Bucharest, Laura is a great choice."*
Rosie L.
09:54 08 Jul 24
I went on the Old Town and Dracula Legends tour yesterday, our guide was Laura. The tour was well paced, with lots of interesting facts and stories along the way. Saw lots of wonderful things and got some great recommendations for food/drink/things to do for later that day. Laura was a great guide - very knowledgeable, friendly and made us laugh too! Thanks for the tour - we had a fabulous time!
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What to expect

Even three decades after the fall of communism and its figurehead, dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the profound impact of this era remains evident throughout Romania’s rapidly evolving landscape.
This tour delves into the comprehensive transformation wrought by communism, affecting everything from political structures and healthcare to the very fabric of Bucharest’s urban design.
Prepare to uncover the often shocking realities of daily life under this regime and understand the brutal methods employed to maintain its grip.

Throughout the tour, you will get insight into Ceausescu’s incredible life story, from his childhood to his execution, while trying to understand the mindset of a dictator.
You’ll find out how this man transformed in the span of 25 years from a friend to Western democracies to a stalinist style leader, ruling with an iron fist.

This is an immersive tour that will take you to the main buildings that symbolize communism in Romania.
We’ll see the grand structure of the Palace of the Parliament, the equally imposing Union Boulevard, the place where Ceausescu delivered his last speech and where the Revolution, that toppled the dictator and his regime, began in December 1989.

What our customers say

Bucharest Free Walking Tours
5.0
Based on 429 reviews
powered by Google
Tadej R.
09:07 13 Jan 25
The tour was very informative and the guide Bianca did great explaining the historical sites that and the stories behind them, would reccomend
Viola V.
14:45 08 Jan 25
That was really great. Stefania is super nice and knows a lot of things. As I was a solo traveller that was very good to be come familiari with the city and its culture! Higly recommend!
Christopher G.
16:04 04 Jan 25
Laura was AMAZING. We did both the Monarchy to Communism and Old Town tour with her. Was one of the best walking tour guides we have experienced. Information was so clearly provided and interesting. Highly recommended
Edoardo F.
20:13 03 Jan 25
The tour was well paced and the guide was insightful and knowledgeable, had a great time
April
19:58 03 Jan 25
This tour was amazingly knowledgeable and informative. Laura did an outstanding job walking me through all the history of Romania and of these monuments. Highly recommend it!!
Claudia E.
16:56 03 Jan 25
Laura was amazing! Super knowledgable and also created a great environment between the group. She had lots of historical facts and details and I loved learning about the city with a local. Definitely recommend!The tour is free but make sure you tip the guide (I gave about 20 lei)!
Julie D.
09:58 02 Nov 24
Great tour about the dark stories of Bucharest with Stefania !On the theme of the old town and Dracula, this visit was very enriching and allowed us to discover the culture of the country and its capital. Thank you Stefania.
himanshu P.
17:06 24 Sep 24
Laura was a fantastic guide through Bucharest's Old Town. Her deep knowledge of the area’s history, combined with her calm and friendly demeanor, made for a really enjoyable tour. She pointed out all the little details we would have missed and shared interesting stories that gave the city a new perspective.It was clear she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm rubbed off on us. If you’re looking for a relaxed, insightful walk through Bucharest, Laura is a great choice.It was clear she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm rubbed off on us. If you're looking for a relaxed, insightful walk through Bucharest, Laura is a great choice."*
Rosie L.
09:54 08 Jul 24
I went on the Old Town and Dracula Legends tour yesterday, our guide was Laura. The tour was well paced, with lots of interesting facts and stories along the way. Saw lots of wonderful things and got some great recommendations for food/drink/things to do for later that day. Laura was a great guide - very knowledgeable, friendly and made us laugh too! Thanks for the tour - we had a fabulous time!
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Price: 20 EUR/person

*For groups of 8+ people, contact us for discount price


 Duration: 3.5 hrs approx

 Meeting point: Hanul lui Manuc


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