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Exploring a Former Communist Prison
Bucharest, Romania
6 hours
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What You Will Do
An experience for the curious, the bold, and the spirited wanting to explore one of the most famous communist prisons in Romania. We will start off with a quick overview of our older, much more glorious history, explaining how Bucharest developed during the past 500 years and how the city's military fortification system came into existence.
We will then continue with a drive through the Bronx of Bucharest, where you'll witness the communist bedroom dormitories that defined the last 50 years of Romanian social history.
To top everything up, you will get exclusive access to a former communist prison, now a memorial within Bucharest's largest prison, as we delve into the story of Fort 13 Jilava—a 19th-century military fort transformed into a communist detention and execution camp.
Local Hosts turn tourists into locals, and locals into tourists. And since we know that during a tour it's best to stop for refreshments and quick bites, we've included a stop at the end of the day.
We will then continue with a drive through the Bronx of Bucharest, where you'll witness the communist bedroom dormitories that defined the last 50 years of Romanian social history.
To top everything up, you will get exclusive access to a former communist prison, now a memorial within Bucharest's largest prison, as we delve into the story of Fort 13 Jilava—a 19th-century military fort transformed into a communist detention and execution camp.
Local Hosts turn tourists into locals, and locals into tourists. And since we know that during a tour it's best to stop for refreshments and quick bites, we've included a stop at the end of the day.
What's Included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included?
- Additional food and drinks
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet in Revolution Square by the Memorial. This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests and will be operated in a standard car for up to 3 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange transportation in a 6/7+1 or 15+1 minivan, subject to availability.
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Piaka Revolukiei
1 hour
Explore by car different parts of the city, from historical areas and sights to the communist neighbourhoods and learn the essentials and aftermath of a regime that left a deep scar on our collective memory
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Local Hosts.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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