The Communist Regime Tour, rise and fall
4.8
16 Ratings
București
Explore Bucharest's transformation under the Communist Regime. Discover lost history through old photographs and expert guides. Join the most captivating tour in Bucharest.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ateneul Roman - Listen for 10 minutes an introduction to the Communist Regime of Romania rise and fall.
  • Revolution Square - The place where Communist started and crushed, in Romania.
  • Sala Palatului - Main Communist conference hall.
  • Colkea Hospital (Spitalul Colkea) - Discussion about the medical system during the communism.
  • Lupa Capitolina Monument - Discussion about the cult of the Dacian and Latin ancestors of the Romanian people, during Communism.
  • Piaka Unirii - The transformation of the city center during Communism.
  • Palace of Parliament - The second largest building in the world, build by Communists.
What's Included
  • Licensed Tour Guide
Additional Information

Bucharest, once known as “Little Paris”, endured significant hardships under the Communist Regime. The city faced unprecedented destruction, with over 10,000 houses disappearing and more than 50,000 people being displaced in just a few years.

This tour delves into various aspects of the Communist regime, weaving them into a coherent narrative. From private life to politics and the era of great realization, we will explore how the city transformed into its present state.

Our guides utilize numerous old photographs and album books to illustrate what was lost, and their encyclopedic knowledge ensures one of the most captivating tours in Bucharest.

Location
The Romanian Athenaeum
Strada Benjamin Franklin
Right in front of Saint Anton`s Church and the Old Castel of Dracula (Palatul Voievodal Curtea Veche), with a blue book of Bucharest and a big rainbow-colored umbrella and a folder in my hands.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Corymatei
Mar 16, 2020
a WOW tour! - This is one of the most interesting tours in Bucharest because you can find out the information you cannot find on Wikipedia. Daniela's style and culture will guide you approx 2h30m from one bohohoo place to another in an incredible part of Bucharest, where the architectural styles combine in an old appearance. Besides the places you will visit, Daniela is an incredible person, very smart, communicative, answering all your questions!
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430cyrilm
Mar 5, 2020
Amazing!!!!!! - It's so interresting and fun!!! The tour is long( about 2h30) Daniela is a wonderful guide and person I highly recommand!!!!
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Savvytraveller366
Mar 5, 2020
Brilliant tour and great introduction to Bucharest - I undertook this tour on my first night in Bucharest. Our guide on the tour was incredibly knowledgable & friendly, and the places we visited were very interesting. The tour is a nice pace, not rushed, and it is great to learn about this fascinating city. I recommend this tour highly!
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Antigoniz332
Mar 5, 2020
BOO-charest's most interesting tour! - Daniela is the best tour guide you could possibly ask for! She's kind and friendly with a constant smile on her face. You can tell that she's passionate about her work and she'll definitely make sure that you enjoy your time with her. Although the tour was a bit shorter due to the freezing cold and some people had to leave, she was willing to keep walking and narrating stories to the rest of us who wanted to stay. Do not hesitate to book a tour with her!! Trust me, you won't regret it! 😁
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Adventure378994
Mar 5, 2020
Unique experience - I don not believe too much in ghosts and vampires:)), but our history is full of legends and crazy stories and a tour with Daniela helps to understand better the traditions and strange spots from Bucharest. A nice evening walk with a pleasent guide.
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Ianlj2609zd
Mar 3, 2020
Amazing tour of Bucharest!! - My Wife and I really wished we had booked this tour on the first night we landed in Bucharest as we had so many questions about the architecture, the history, the people which were all answered by Daniela. A lovely welcoming lady full of passion for the tour and well educated. Any question we threw at her, even questions that had nothing to do with the tour were answered so insightfully. If you are travelling to Bucharest this tour is a must!
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Matthew_s
Feb 25, 2020
Excellent tour - Brilliant tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really recommend this tour! It is a great insight to Bucharest.
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John_m
Feb 17, 2020
Experience Bucharest in a way that's a bit different - This tour was recommended to me by a friend who knew that I wanted to connect with Bucharest in a way that was a bit off the beaten path, and she was wise to do so. Don't let the name of the tour fool you, though - you'll learn a lot about the mystical and paranormal aspects of Romania, and not just about its haunted places (although you'll see plenty of those). And for someone like me who, sadly, doesn't know much about the country, you'll learn a lot about Romania and Bucharest's history as well. Now when I walk around the Old Town I'll be able to see past its surface appearance as a decadent party district into its depths as a place with its own soul and character, as evinced in the amazing events that have played out there over the centuries. Daniela knows her stuff and she goes the extra mile to make sure that everyone feels at ease on the tour, and she's happy to answer questions about any other aspect of her city, too. Highly recommended.
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Hollyroseveare
Feb 4, 2020
A spook-tacular experience! - My friend and I really enjoyed our historical tour of Bucharest! Daniela is very knowledgable but also a lovely, friendly person! She really went the extra mile by helping us with other useful suggestions of what to do with our time there. We both loved hearing about the more creepy stories associated with Bucharest as well as the general history. Would recommend this to anyone staying there. :) Thank you Daniela!!
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Kingswayjon
Dec 8, 2019
A Haunting winters stroll 😊 - Had a wonderful tour experience thanks to the lovely Daniela. A very friendly, warm and welcoming guide who really knows her city well and explains the history with great energy and passion. Would highly recommend her tours to anyone. Daniela is full of great tips and advice on all things Bucharest like local places to eat and anything else you may need advice on and was very willing to help. Thank you Daniela for a lovely tour, you were awesome 😊 x
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