Communist Era Bucharest Tour
Overview
Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began.
Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
- Local guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meet at your centrally located hotel or our meeting point, outside main enterance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza, in the heart of the Old Centre.
Hanul lui Manuc
Str. Franceză 62, București 030167, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Piaka Unirii
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bulevardul Unirii
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Parliament (pass by)
Calea Victoriei (pass by)
Museum of the National Bank of Romania (pass by)
University's Square (pass by)
"I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre (pass by)
Piaka Revolukiei
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Iuliu Maniu Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Memorial of Rebirth
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ateneul Roman (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Activity code: C-14987P3
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