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The Ashes of Communism - Bucharest Private Walking Tour

Bucharest, Romania
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What You Will Do

Unveil Bucharest and the marks left behind by the Communist Era: massive structures and unhealed scars. Go back in time and enjoy a private walking tour of Bucharest, a story that takes you through 45 years of Communism, allowing you to see beyond the city's colorful present. You'll see the contrasts between the beautifully restored Old Town with its 19th century Belle Époque perfume and the grey, massive former Communist Civic Center. Along the way you'll walk by the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, University Square and Old Town. The tour's grand finale is in front of the Palace of Parliament, the world's 2nd largest building after the Pentagon. To top it off, during this private communist tour we’ll bring along old photos: see how the streets used to look, how people dressed up, worked and lived. Speaking of which, how was life behind Stalin’s "Iron Curtain"? It wasn’t black or white. Nor grey. Just red. Soviet red…

What's Included?

  • Private Walking Tour
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Free Hotel Pickup

What's Not Included?

  • Refreshments

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Ateneul Roman

30 minutes

Bucharest, a city once called the Little Paris, a city that could have been much more if not for the communist era. You will easily see this for yourself during this private walking tour, a tour marked by strong visual contrasts. You will visit two areas that perfectly reflect these contrasts: the beautifully restored Old Town with its Belle Époque perfume and the former Communist Civic Center. The tour is more than a visual experience, it’s a story that takes you through 45 years of communism, allowing you to see beyond the city’s colorful present. The tour starts in front of the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of old Bucharest prior to the communist era. Here, you will learn about the tragic and brutal installment of communism (end of WW2), about Stalin and the enslavement of Eastern Europe, the genocide of the KGB’s Secret Police, the Siberian deportation of farmers who refused to “donate” their lands to the state, the eradication of culture, private property and free press.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Unveil Romania
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, up to 3 Km in total (less than 2 miles)
  • Slow paced walking tour with several stops for photos, rest or refreshments

Guide Options

  • Guide - English