Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 2h+
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Overview
- See and learn about the famous House of People: included in the 3-hour version
- Learn about everyday challenges in Romanians’ lives
- Learn about the influence of the Secret Police
- Learn about the biggest destruction of a European city during peacetime
- Get a full picture on the days of the Revolution
Activity location
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, București, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania | We will meet in front of the monument named KM0, in front of the National Theatre The closest metro station is Piata Universitatii (University Square).
- București, București, Romania
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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3-hour Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Earn $1.67- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- This is a 3-hour guided walking tour on the streets of Bucharest, going through the story of Communism in Romania (2 hours for the short version)
- We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to the country and to the city, including but not limited to: dictatorship, nationalisation, Secret Police, demolitions, etc
- We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment in the Communist regime timeline
- You will receive a Communist type of snack (not available in the short version of the tour)
- Please note that we will only see the House of the People (Parliament) from outside (the itinerary for the 2hrs option doesn’t include this objective)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is not included for this tour
- Anything you choose to consume during the break in a coffee shop will be at your own expense
- House of the People (Parliament) from outside is not included in the 2-hour version of the tour
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
You will experience a walking tour that will guide you through life in Romania during the Communist regime.
At the first stop, you will learn about the historical events that led to the beginning of the Communist regime in this country.We will continue through a nearby neighbourhood where we will see the results of nationalisation. Then we will have a great view over the famous House of People, currently the Parliament building. This is where I will offer you an insight about the construction of this symbol of Communism and megalomania of Romanian dictator: Nicolae Ceausescu. In the shorter version we will not get to see this objective, but you will get to understand the story behind it.
Going further on the streets of Bucharest, you will understand the impact the largest destruction of a European city, during peacetime, had on our city, and how some buildings got saved.
Exploring the Communist years would not be so meaningful without also learning about people's experiences in the day to day life. After a short break, you will have the chance to find out more about people’s well-being, in relation to some interesting objectives used as symbols, like an old Alimentara grocery store or an old cinema (depending on the itinerary). Please note the shorter version doesn’t include a coffee break.The last part of the tour will be a walk at a normal pace on Calea Victoriei Boulevard, one of the most beautiful streets in the city. Here we will also see some of the Communist symbols, including what used to be a center used by the Secret Police for torturing people.
The tour will end in Revolution Square, where you will be told the story about the end of the Communist regime, in 1989, and the beginning of democracy.
The entire story is meant to offer you a thorough understanding of how Communism impacted Romanian life and the country, and how it continues to leave an important imprint on life today, while using some living symbols we will find on the way, connecting the current life with the reality of recent history.
Location
Activity location
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, București, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania | We will meet in front of the monument named KM0, in front of the National Theatre The closest metro station is Piata Universitatii (University Square).
- București, București, Romania
- Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25, București, Romania | We will meet in front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. The closest metro station is Piata Unirii (Union Square). To get to the meeting place you will need to climb the hill that goes to the Cathedral from Union Square.
- București, București, Romania