Kommunistiska Era Bukarest Tour

Hire in Spanish and the only thing that was in that language was the audio guide that the guide gave us with a QR, which was about the history of Romania. The tour went to Peles, Bran and Brasov. The guide spoke EVERYTHING IN ENGLISH!!! While Mihai knew 5 languages, including Spanish. For me a fraud because I understood half or nothing... I searched just for the language.

This tour, though short, offered a informative insight during the Communist Era. Alina, my guide, showed me both how it started until the dissolution of Communism into a democratic government. She showed some wonderful sights both historical and nostalgic. All of the sites throughout Bucharest definitely showed how Communism shaped the city. It definitely shaped my perspective on what I learned back in school. Speaking of perspective, not necessarily all points were bad in Communism. History only shows us one part, but as you dig in depth, there is more to it. The main thing that Alina told me: "It depends on how leaders apply the doctrine." That is definitely true; throughout this era, some did benefit under the Communist doctrine. As time moved on, things did get shaky, and people wanted in the end. Overall, this tour offered a good insight from a local. It will definitely change your view and appreciate it more because it opens your eye more. If you are in Bucharest, book this tour as a good introduction.

Alina was AMAZING… so knowledgeable about what the country was going through and life during communism compared to now. Presented history in context with the times.

Alina was a very thorough and informative guide. Showing us plenty of places of interest including Palace of the people (Parliament Palace), Revolution Square and plenty of other buildings of interest. Alina was a very passionate guide, and we all enjoyed being shown around by her. 5 stars for Alina.

Some difficulty understanding our guide. Provided a lot of information. It was interesting that the impression we got from her about the communist time was much less negative that what we heard from other guides.

Thanks to Alina and her interesting commentaries about places and life in Romania innthe past and tokay.

Alina gave an outstanding tour. It was just the two of us, and she shared a wealth of information about Romania's creation post-Ottoman Era, the work of King Carol I, Romania between the wars and after, the Communist takeover, life during and since for ordinary Romanians. Honesty, wit and clearsighted delivery; enthusiastic and knowledgeable suggestions for places to visit and willingness to expand information and clarify. Great and justified pride in Romania. Thank you, Alina.

Great tour and lot of explanations to understand the communist area, recommended if you want to know more

Splendid, information rich walking tour of Bucharest focusing on the Communist period. Alina, our guide was wonderful and covered a lot in 3 hours. Can recommend.

I didn’t realize I was booking a private tour and it was fabulous! Alina came to pick us up at the hotel and walked us around the city as she regaled us with stories of the communist regime. She was so knowledgeable and so attuned to any interests we might have. I very much enjoyed this tour and am so glad I decided to take part in it. It was a great learning experience but also allowed us the opportunity to see Bucharest on foot.