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The Real tour of Communism
Bucharest, Romania
3 hours
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What You Will Do
The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
What's Included?
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Snacks
- 3 hour walking tour
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchal church. Please enter into the GPS/Maps the address Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19.
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Catedrala Patriarhala
15 minutes
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: BUSINESS TRAVEL SOLUTIONS.
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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