Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 158 reviews
- Languages
- RU, RU, RU, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Moldova Tours
Description
Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. It will help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people in the Soviet Union. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $95
- Child (ages 4–17)
- $40
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $155.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bendery Fortress
We will visit the Bender Fortress, located on the right bank of the Dniester in the city of Bender. The Fortress is an architectural monument of the XVI century. Its construction started in 1538 after the town became part of the Ottoman Empire.
Tighina Military Cemetery
We will visit the Memorial complex, the site of an abandoned military cemetery, where, according to existing data, there were buried 5127 souls. It is known that 110 Russian regiments were stationed in Bender at various times, especially during Balkan campaigns.
Tiraspol
Overview of Tiraspol, capital of The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Pridnestrovie/Transnistria). We will discover the main highway here that is named 25th October Street. It crosses the center from east to west. We will go along the whole street by car. Visiting Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been back in USSR!
House of Soviets
There are several attractive buildings of the Stalin epoch and the magnificent building of House of Soviets with a spire. In this building city councils of Tiraspol, Dnestrovsk and a number of city and republican organs are situated. In front of the building one can see a monument to Lenin; hotel “Russia” (earlier - “Druzhba”) is on the opposite side of the street.
Green Market Center
Great opportunity to feel and understand the authentic local life of Tiraspol
The Suvorov Monument
The 25th October Street leads to the Suvorov Square of the imposing size (700x400 meters) and is the heart of Pridnestrovie. It was built mainly in 1970-80s. Here one can find Tiraspol Cinema (1984), City House of Culture (1950), Children and Youth Creativity Center, and extremely expressive Monument to Suvorov (1979), an unofficial symbol of Pridnestrovie.
The Tank Monument
On the other side of the square is Memorial of Glory with a T-34 tank and a gold-domed chapel designed by Harry Fayfermaher (1942-2002). Buried here are liberators of Moldavia who fell in 1944 and the defenders of Pridnestrovie who protected from the troops of nationalistic Moldova in 1991-1992. Next to it is the monument to soldiers-internationalists who died in Afghanistan. Near the bridge are Francois de Wollant’s public garden and the Pridnestrovian Alley of Glory with the monuments to Catherine II and Francois de Wollant.
Palacio Presidencial
Near the square is an impressive Supreme Council (the building of the city committee with the flag of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic hovering over it and with the Monument to Lenin of pink granite in front of it). Today it also houses the Government of Pridnestrovie.
Tiraspol
Lunch in the atmospheric cafe "Stolovka USSR", in the Soviet style. Lunch is optional, at the request of the guests.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up where you will stay: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. We will need just to know your exact address in Chisinau and we can pick you up directly from there.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
158 reviews
How it compares in Chisinau
- Rated higher than 74% of 34 reviewed tours in Chisinau
- No. 6 by number of reviews among 173 tours in Chisinau
- Starting price $95 is 40% below the typical $160 for tours of similar length in Chisinau
- Price over the last 29 days: $86–$95
Excurgo comparison of 173 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour take?
Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Chisinau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $155. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $40, adults from $95. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up where you will stay: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. We will need just to know your exact address in Chisinau and we can pick you up directly from there. Pickup points include Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chisinau, Villa Elat Hotel.
What languages is Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, RU, RU, EN, EN, EN, RO, RO, RO.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 158 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Moldova Tours.
Reviews(158)
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