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Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this
tour to Transnistria from Chisinau.
Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today.
We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time.
We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour

Please note that it is not a private tour!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Group Tour
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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for the meeting we will need just to know your exact address in Chisinau and we will pick you up direct from there

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Chisinau

Meet and greet in Chisinau. We will pick you up from your hotel and then we will drive 1 hour to the border with Transnistria. The only one thing which you should take with you is your passport for border control. They will not put any stamp, but they will give you a ticket with your dates
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tiraspol

We will drive to the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic-Tiraspol. it is a city that has preserved the Soviet symbols of its past with the monuments of Lenin, the administrative buildings of Soviet architecture and with the tank in the city center. Here we will visit all MUST SEE places and after this visit you can say with confidence that you have been to the USSR!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Presidencial

Government Building. and of course the buggest monument to Lenin in the country!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Tank Monument

The first tank that came to protect the people of Transnistria in the period of the Second World war. we will also visit the central memorial
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Suvorov Monument

Alexander Suvorov The founder of the city and the real symbol and pride of Tiraspol
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alexander Nevsky Church

The biggest orthodox church
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Green Market Center

Central Open Market! great opportunity to feel and understand real local life
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Soviets

The Stalinist Dom Sovetov with Lenin's bust infront of it. It is Tiraspol's City Hall! Stalinist Empire style, Soviet architecture, former USSR
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Столовка СССР Тирасполь

Lunch is optional ,not included in the price
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bender

After Tiraspol we will drive to Bender city and we will visit amazing memorial complex, a real cemetery from the period of the First World War
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bendery Fortress

The Real Heritage of Transnistria. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes (kalabalik) between Charles XII of Sweden, who had taken refuge there with the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chisinau

End of the trip. Transfer to Chisinau back to your hotel
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.
  • Valid passport is required for the customs control

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • WiFi on board
  • Group Tour
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  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.
  • Valid passport is required for the customs control
  • The total duration of the tour (8 hours), is including the driving time to Transnistria and back to Chisinau.
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