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Evening Bucharest tour
Very interesting tour thanks to the detailed explanations of our guide, Cosmina. Highly recommended!!!!
Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $46 / person
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 127 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bucharest by Foot Tours
- Meeting point
- Social One Restaurant, Constitution Square
Description
The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist snack or drink a communist coffee.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 16–75)
- $46
- Child (ages 1–15)
- $21
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Palace of Parliament
You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building.
Manastirea Antim
A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator.
The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
Piaka Revolukiei
The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
The small square next to the University bears the name of 21st of December 1989, because this is where most part of the Romanian revolution took place. Find out the details about post communist Romania and the mistakes that we made on our way to democracy.
Muzeul Comunismului
We will visit the museum where you can interact with exhibits, try on clothes and we will have a communist snack (sweet or salty, depending on the availability) at the location exactly inside the living room of the museum.
What's included
Included
Communist coffee
Popular communist snack, sweet or salty depending on the availability
English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes
Ticket inside the Communism Museum of Bucharest - skip the line
Money back guarantee 100%
Not included
Other Drinks than the communist coffee
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Gratuities for the guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
127 reviews
How it compares in Bucharest
- No. 32 by number of reviews among 1,314 tours in Bucharest
- Starting price $46 is 47% below the typical $86 for tours of similar length in Bucharest
Excurgo comparison of 1,314 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
- The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $46 per person for this Bucharest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 1–15 pay from $21, adults from $46.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Social One Restaurant, Constitution Square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 127 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bucharest by Foot Tours.
Reviews(127)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Rumany comunism
She didnt show us the parlament. Was included in the plan
Operator response
Dear Alex, thank you for your review. The tour starts at the Parliament, but the visit on the inside is not included, as it is not mentioned under "inclusions" in the description of the tour. We are sorry that this missunderstanding was created and we hope to see you back for other tours.
R
Bucharest Walking Tour
Cosmina was an excellent guide, very informative and experienced.
I
Learn about communism
The tour with Katy was an excellent way to delve into and learn about the communist era. She not only told us the historical facts, but she also showed us what life was like during communism. Highly recommended.
G
Denis excellent guide
Denis a fantastic guide. Excellent Italian, great preparation. Tour and guide highly recommended
C
We loved it
We did the free tour with Katy and we loved it. She explains everything very well and with a touch of humor. She knows a lot about the country's history.
M
LAVI
We had Lavi as a guide, "Elena the good one" and I am very clear that if I take another tour I want it to be with her.
E
Breaking down theoretical prejudices, really interesting
We are 8 Andalusians who did the communist Bucharest tour today (Sunday in June) with Bogdan. It has been super interesting, getting to know a part of this great city that is totally unknown, breaking down theoretical prejudices. Knowing the past to understand the present. Moreover, Bogdan is a great communicator. Thank you for your interest and for being so close to us. Totally recommendable. One of the best tours I have done.
P
Fantastic tour!
Fantastic tour! Our guide Alberto was very knowledgable and friendly and we were able to ask many many questions. I truly feel like I have a far richer and deeper understanding of how Romania was like under communist rule and being able to explore this while travelling throughout Bucharest helped make it truly come to life.
F
Maya and the Bucharest you don't expect
An experience to live. Our guide, Maya, proved to be particularly attentive, prepared, ready, competent, kind, friendly, smiling, available, and capable of expressing herself in rich, correct, and clear Italian. Well-priced!
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