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Tour of Transnistria: Uncover the Essence of Former Soviet Union
4.9
15 Ratings
Bender
Embark on a captivating tour of Transnistria, a region that encapsulates the essence of the former Soviet Union. Explore its unique history, architecture, and the daily lives of its residents.
Embark on a captivating tour of Transnistria, a region that encapsulates the essence of the former Soviet Union. Explore its unique history, architecture, and the daily lives of its residents.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tighina Fortress - During our exploration, we will have the opportunity to tour the historical Bender Fortress, situated on the eastern bank of the Dniester River in Bender city. This fortress, dating back to the 16th century, holds significant architectural value and stands as a testament to the town’s integration into the Ottoman Empire. The…
- Tighina Fortress - During our exploration, we will have the opportunity to tour the historical Bender Fortress, situated on the eastern bank of the Dniester River in Bender city. This fortress, dating back to the 16th century, holds significant architectural value and stands as a testament to the town’s integration into the Ottoman Empire. The construction of this remarkable stronghold commenced in 1538, marking an important era in its history.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Bendery fortress
- Services of an interpreter guide
- Entrance to the Bendery fortress
- Services of an interpreter guide
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
Additional Information
If you want to experience the essence of the former Soviet Union, we invite you to explore Transnistria. This journey promises to be both thrilling and fascinating. Established after the 1992 war, this region operates independently from Moldova, despite being officially recognized as part of it. Transnistria boasts its own currency, president, and three…
If you want to experience the essence of the former Soviet Union, we invite you to explore Transnistria. This journey promises to be both thrilling and fascinating. Established after the 1992 war, this region operates independently from Moldova, despite being officially recognized as part of it. Transnistria boasts its own currency, president, and three official languages. Our tour will take you to various sites and structures from the USSR era. You’ll encounter Lenin monuments, the grand House of Soviets built in Stalinist style, and the 16th-century Bendery fortress. We’ll also visit a Soviet-era canteen, showcasing numerous relics from that time. A highlight of your trip will be a visit to the private guesthouse “Usadba Acasa” in the Bulgarian village of Parcani, where we’ll enjoy lunch. Prepared by gracious hosts, the meal will reflect the finest national traditions. You’ll savor delicious homemade wine, participate in a folklore performance, and gain insight into the local residents’ lives and traditions.
Location
Bender
You get off the minibus at the Bendery bus station,where your guide will be waiting for you.
If you want to be picked up from your hotel in Chisinau, it will be extra cost 60 EUR
Please note that ukranian citizens need a special permission to enter Transnistria and are asked to contact us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Z6084rqthomasw
Jun 14, 2025
A beautiful day was given to us. - There were only three of us plus guide and driver. An absolute stroke of luck the two. It began with the Jedi first recognizing the Fuhrer. She couldn't get the cardboard with my name out of her purse. We had a wonderful day and how the later evening went, the singer's courtesy is silent.
The Jedi must protect his new friends.
;-}
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Cohannrachain
Jun 2, 2025
Pridnestrovia / Transnistria May 2025 - This is a well organised tour, and gives visitors an authentic experience of Pridnestrovia / Transnistria during the day. Tatiana was an excellent, informative and sympathetic guide and handled her narrative of what is a sensitive situation in a professional and balanced manner. The balance of historical sites and the city centre worked well in giving context and insights. Our lunch stop was magnificent. What a welcoming family, with wonderful food, wine and engagement. This is not to be missed!
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Raymondriggens
Jun 1, 2025
Must do Tour - Tatiani is an excellent guide. Transnistria is such an intriguing destination. The tour took in lots of sights with lots of information given about these and the local history. Lunch at her parent’s home was lovely. Her lovely mum made lunch and her father was very generous with his home made wine, cognac and vodka. He is a great character and lots of fun. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Nomad
May 27, 2025
More Than a Tour – A Memory for Life! - This was truly one of the best tours I’ve ever taken in my life! Exploring Transnistria with such a well-organized itinerary was incredible—but what truly made it unforgettable was our wonderful guide, Ana.
Ana was cheerful, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. Her energy and warmth created such a friendly atmosphere, and she made sure every question was answered and every guest felt comfortable and involved. We covered all the promised highlights and then some!
One of the unique moments was a stop at a local Soviet-style canteen, where we got to experience an authentic vibe—and Ana even treated us to a free beer, adding a fun and thoughtful touch to the day!
The absolute highlight, though, was the lunch at Tatiana’s parents’ home. It was an experience like no other—home-cooked local food lovingly prepared by her parents, unlimited alcohol, and the kind of hospitality that touches your heart. Her father even played a traditional musical instrument, which made the moment so special and authentic. It truly felt like being welcomed into a local family’s celebration, not just a tour meal.
I have never experienced such genuine hospitality in all my travels. This wasn’t just a tour—it was a cultural immersion, a joyful day, and a memory I will cherish forever.
If you’re considering visiting Transnistria, this tour is an absolute must. Thank you Ana, Tatiana, and your amazing family for making this such a memorable and heartfelt experience!
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General-warfield
May 14, 2025
Very nice experience! - The visit to Tiraspol and Bender was exciting. Our two guides were very friendly and particularly interesting. We had lunch with the family of one of our guides, the opportunity to taste a real family meal and taste wine from the house! I expected a more consensual experience, but on the contrary we were able to talk very openly and lucidly with our guides, discovering Pridnestrovia (real name of this self-proclaimed state and only authorized since 2024) in another light. I highly recommend this tour to travelers traveling to Moldova. We had no security problems (fast border crossing, no searches, photographs allowed in most places, very welcoming premises). A visit that brings a more nuanced and human perspective to this endearing territory, far from the clichés and fantasies conveyed in the West.
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Yas
Apr 20, 2025
Excellent! 100% recommend - Everything was excellent. What an interesting tour and place! Our guide Tatiana is so knowledgeable and has such great energy. I would 100% recommend this tour. Felt safe always, everything at the border went very smooth.
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Edmondman
Mar 4, 2025
Great experience and tour guides in Transnistria - The tour is amazing. The tour guide Ana gave a lot of information about Bender and Tiraspol, and histories of Transnistria. I enjoyed walking in Tiraspol like locals by visiting their restaurants, shops and markets. Of course, Ana took us to see some Soviet buildings. Also, Tatiana and her family offered great hospitality, delicious home-made local dishes and wine thought the lunch came with an extra fee, I enjoyed it so much! I would recommend this tour to those who would like to understand more and experience Transnistria. One more thing, this tour does not offer pick up (you can add it with an extra fee), Ana stayed with me until I could get the ticket and get on the bus back to Chisinau , I truly appreciated her help otherwise I could be stuck in Transnistria.
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Sayelc
Nov 10, 2024
Amazing Transnistria experience - Very interesting tour seeing both the historical and the daily parts of Transnistria. Tatiana was a great guide clearly explaining everything and taking care of us during the tour. Her father offered us from his homemade wine which was amazing. Her mom cooked our lunch using mostly local ingredients and it was very tasty!!! Overall a very recommended tour.
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R2289uphansr
Sep 27, 2024
Particularly interesting tour - Fantastic tour, very interesting. Tatiana is best Guide there is. Speaks fine English and German. Together with her lovely parents she gave me an unforgettable day!
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Arjunbh
Sep 11, 2024
Go for it! - It was such an enriching experience to do this tour with Tatiana, who is so thoughtful, considerate and knowledgable. She was patient with questions and provided a great overview of Pridnestrovie in Moldova. I appreciate the historical background that she provided. It was also special because we got to enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal by her parents. At the end, we managed to do a fantastic "bottle tour" with Stas. I was in awe when I saw the collection. Stas pointed out the main highlights from the six floors of liquor bottles, which seemed to include rare bottles from several countries! You must do the tour with Tatiana when you visit Moldova!
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