What You Will Do
Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3-3.5 hours, including factors that led to it and its aftermath. The main goal is to present this controversial period of history in an objective and informative way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Outside the Palace of Justice, at the corner of Vistosha Boulevard and Alabin Street
1
Sofia Court House
10 minutes
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
2
365 Association Sofia Tours
10 minutes
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
3
Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka"
10 minutes
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
4
The Presidency Building
10 minutes
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
5
Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters
10 minutes
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
6
City Garden
10 minutes
The story of the Mausoleum
7
National Art Gallery
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
8
Soviet Army Monument
15 minutes
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
9
National Palace of Culture (NDK)
10 minutes
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
10
Berlin Wall
15 minutes
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
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