Communist Era Bucharest Tour

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Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began. Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...

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What makes Communist Era Bucharest Tour a unique experience ?

The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre of the city, featuring the spectacular, newly restored, Unirii fountains.

The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.

Nicolae Ceaușescu's massive parliament building, Casa Poporului, built to be the house of people, looms over the centre of Bucharest. Hear the interesting history of the heaviest building in the world!

Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops and learn what it was like in the Communist era.

The CEC Bank, bank of the people during the Communist years.

See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.

University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest and hear about the Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest, completed and opened in 1971.

Pass by and learn the history of the National Theatre of Bucharest, an iconic building with many changes to its design in its short history!!

See the area where the famous revolution of 1989 started and the memorials that commemorate the life changing events. Including the balcony where Nicolae Ceaușescu made his final speech, the former headquarters of the Communist party, the Monument of National Rebirth, King Carol the first's equestrian statue and the University library, and more. Excellent photo opportunities.

See and hear about the important statue of 3 time prime minister Iuliu Maniu and his struggle in the early years of Communism

The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.

Built for the people of Bucharest by the people of Bucharest, over 100 years ago. Beautiful gardens and a stunning historical building. Excellent photo opportunities

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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Days of Communism Tour AM
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Enjoy a 3 hour tour of Bucharest centre focusing on the recent Communist era and the famous uprising of 1989 that became Revolution! Free hotel Meeting.
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Enjoy a 3 hour tour of Bucharest centre focusing on the recent Communist era and the famous uprising of 1989 that became Revolution! Free hotel Meeting.