All of Transnistria in one trip! 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. The guide will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tiraspol city - the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. it is a city 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. Аfter a visit to Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been to the USSR!
Optional loop through 100 rouble back side.
Central Open Market! great opportunity to feel and understand real local life.
Government Building. and of course the buggest monument to Lenin in the country!
Alexander Suvorov The founder of the city and the real symbol and pride of Tiraspol
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 complex
The Stalinist Dom Sovetov with Lenin's bust infront of it. It is Tiraspol's City Hall! Stalinist Empire style, Soviet architecture, former USSR
Bendery - second largest town of nowhereland has soviet and medieval sightseeings, on demand we may visit old Turkish fortress on the bank of Dniester river.
My favorite lunch place is Soviet canteen - Stolovka USSR. Super tasty, super atmospheric, authentic place with nice interior - perfect lunchbox stop
For the meeting, we will just need to know your exact address in Chisinau, and we will pick you up directly from there.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $105 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 $130. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Children aged 1–12 pay from $91, adults from $105. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. For the meeting, we will just need to know your exact address in Chisinau, and we will pick you up directly from there. Pickup points include Giowine Hotel, Vila Iris.
The experience is available in RU, EN, RO.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 51 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Private guide in Moldova.
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Great Value, Convenient Hotel Collection and Return, Safe Environment, Secure Experience, Professional Safe Driver, Comfortable New Mini Bus, Professional and Knowledgeable Tour Guide… From Start to Finish the whole experience with Natalia and Vlad is superb, rewarding, educational and fun. This is the Tour you choose, you will be very happy…
Booked this tour to coincide with the national day, which meant quite a few roads were closed and there was increased traffic. Vlad (our guide) was exceptional and navigated these obstacles with ease. His knowledge was brilliant and we could tell we were in safe hands. Vlad knew all the tricks to get the best photos and the best experiences, which made the entire tour memorable. I’ve already had a few friends asking about the country, so will be recommending this tour to them, and hoping they get Vlad!
They put together an amazing tour! Picked us up from the hotel on time, great communication, and very knowledgeable on both Moldovan and Transnistrian history! The flow of the tour was perfect and overall an amazing experience! I’ll absolutely book with them again the next time I come to Moldova!
Visiting Transnistria was an unforgettable experience, and that is entirely thanks to Vlad! He is an amazing guide who went above and beyond for us throughout the entire trip. Vlad constantly showed great energy, patience, and reassurance, making the whole journey smooth and seamless. His depth of historical knowledge is impressive, and he was always happy to answer every single question we threw at him. You can really tell he cares about providing a great experience. 10/10 recommendation!
A really great day with our guide Marcel, many interesting stories! There were a few highlights included Highly recommended!!! The communication beforehand was also great
Everything went very smoothly, and our guide, Natalia, was really nice! She patiently answered to all our answers! The tour is really interesting and safe, I definitely recommend it for people visiting Moldavia
We did a tour with an 8h tour total of 10 people. Natalia gave us a great tour with lots of information. The atmosphere was always welcoming and professional. She was very kind and helpful. Highly recommended!
The tour was such an amazing experience and really nicely organized. Our tour guide Natalia was great, she was really friendly, professional and also flexible to adjust to our preferences. Overall, I can only highly recommend this tour and this tourguide.
It was amazing thanks to Natalia! Definitely worth going.
I had an absolutely unforgettable experience on this tour of Transnistria. From the very first moment, everything was perfectly organized by Natasha. The private car transfer was comfortable, punctual, and allowed us to enjoy the journey with complete peace of mind. Our guide Vlad was undoubtedly one of the main reasons why this trip was so special. An extraordinarily kind, approachable, and empathetic person, with a deep knowledge of the history, culture, and reality of Transnistria. He knew how to answer all our questions and convey his passion for this place in an engaging and interesting way. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling to another era, a place where it seems that time has stopped and many features of the Soviet past are still preserved. Thanks to the guide's explanations, every corner came to life and acquired a much deeper meaning. I recommend this tour 100% to anyone who wants to experience a different and fascinating destination. Impeccable organization, an exceptional guide, and an experience that I will remember for a long time. Thank you very much, Natalya and Vlad, for making this trip an unforgettable memory!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (51) | $105 | |
 Back in the USSR - Transnistria. | 8 hours | 5.0 (69) | $102 | View |
 Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (154) | $86 | View |
 Back to the USSR: Tiraspol & Bender Tour | 11 hours | — | $160 | View |
 Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova | 8 hours | 5.0 (250) | $106 | View |
 One day tour in Transnistria | 7–8 hours | 4.9 (237) | $110 | View |
 Transnistria Tour from Chisinau Explore Soviet Time Capsule | 7–8 hours | 4.8 (69) | $107 | View |