City Tours

The Last Days of Communism - Heritage City Tour

Transfers included
Hotel pickup

Highlights

Enjoy hassle-free hotel pick-ups and drop-offs by car or minibus
See the Palace of the Parliament and learn the story behind it
Explore buildings from the communist period such as the Free Press Square and the People's House

Inclusions

Transportation by an air conditioned vehicle
Certified English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Exclusions

Entrance fees (45 lei per person at Primaverii Palace and 40 lei per person at the Parliament Palace)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

This 4-hour guided tour of Bucharest will take you through the story of communism in the city. The itinerary of the tour depends on your hotel's location but rest assured, you will get a glimpse into the most striking remnants of Romanian communism. At Revolution Square, see the balcony where the dictator gave his last speech, as well as the 'People's House.' You will also get to see the former residence of the presidential couple.

Visit the Free Press Square, once home to all the main newspapers so that they could easily be controlled by the authorities. Marvel at the Arch of Triumph (the main stage for the military parade), and Primaverii Palace, the former residence of the dictator. Explore the famous squares - Victoriei, Union, University, Romana, and Charles de Gaulle. See the Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building. It was created by former dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.

Know Before You Go

Itinerary

The itinerary of the Communist Tour of Bucharest depends on your hotel’s location, but it will include:

Free Press Square
The Arch of Triumph
Victoriei Square
Calea Victoriei
Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Revolution’s Memorial)
The Palace of Parliament
Union Square
University Square
Romana Square
Victoriei Square
Charles de Gaulle Square
Primaverii Palace (the former residence of the dictator)

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged 0-6yrs can go for free. Children aged 7-11yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

My tickets

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Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel
If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel