The Real Tour of Communism: Explore Life and Landmarks from Romania's Communist Era

Embark on a captivating journey through Romania’s Communist era. Explore landmarks, architecture, and the dark history of the Secret Police. Discover the Revolution Square where Ceausescu made his final speech.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catedrala Patriarhala - The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
What's Included
  • 3-hour guided walking tour
  • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Authentic Communism Tour will guide you through all the significant facets of life under communist reign in Romania, which officially spanned from 1948 to 1989. This period of communism was largely dominated by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, who presided over Romania for most of these years (1965-1989). We’ll explore the notable sites of the…

Location
The Patriarchal Cathedral
Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei
In front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Address: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barbara
Aug 23, 2025
Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn about Romania - Our guide Octavian was well informed, interesting, well organized, and engaging. We learned a lot about Romania’s history up to the present. Because of a thunderstorm we ended up sitting in a covered spot so we didn’t get walk to the last few locations, but he told us what to look for — and we saw the other places the next day
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Flavia_m
Aug 21, 2025
Octavian was a... - Octavian was a fantastic, engaging, ironic, kind guide. He made us discover and appreciate the center of a city whose history is very interesting.
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Julie_w
Aug 16, 2025
Communist walking tour - Excellent - highly recommend this - a great guide - very knowledgeable - enjoyed very much - learned a lot
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Silverb144
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent tour, highly recommended! - I had an excellent time on this tour led by John. This was a very interesting and informative three hours. John is a friendly person and has a relaxed style of delivery. He also has an excellent command of his subject. He answered all of our questions very patiently and where relevant, would also give interesting anecdotes. One of the reasons John's tour has such impact is due to the fact he has experienced life during the communism era and can convey things that he and his family went through, from first hand experience. I am so pleased I managed to make this tour and highly recommend it!
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Lynelaurora_r
Aug 3, 2025
John our guide was really... - John our guide was really fantastic ! He managed to explain not just the historical facts but how communism affected himself and his loved ones as well ; that made it more interesting! He even gave us samples of sweet goods during the era which I really appreciate! Furthermore , he took the extra mile by inserting pre and post communism plus everything in between ! It was like communism + old town tour Should one visit Bucharest I highly recommend taking this guided tour !
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Scenic35739552744
Jul 30, 2025
An amazing tour - I Absolutely loved this tour! Our guide John was amazing ,knowledgeable, funny, and so relaxed. The way he told the story of communism and the Romanian Revolution kept me completely focused for the full three hours (which flew by!) and left me wanting to learn even more. His personal touch, real-life examples, and great sense of humor made the experience unforgettable. If you're even slightly interested in history or want to understand Romania better, this tour is 100% worth it. Don’t miss it!
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Wade_s
Jul 27, 2025
The tour is three hours... - The tour is three hours but moves along quickly even on a super hot day. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. I was definitely fascinated by the history and perspective.
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Ktaamit
Jul 21, 2025
A Must Tour in Bucharest - The tour was excellent and very informative. We visited some truly fascinating places, and our guide, John, really brought the communist era to life with engaging stories—some of them even drawn from his own family’s experiences. It added a personal and authentic touch that made the tour even more special. Highly recommended!
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Larsbjornwolfgang
Jul 15, 2025
Interesting Historical Walking Tour in Bucharest - Our guide Octavian was very knowledgeable and friendly. I wasn’t able to arrive on time due to traffic, but Octavian patiently answered my inquiries and shared his live location via WhatsApp, which helped me locate the group shortly after I reached the meeting point. You will learn the historical context of both old and new buildings in Bucharest. He also recommends great places to try local cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore downtown while learning about its modern history with an expert guide.
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Martin_r
Jul 15, 2025
Incredibly informative tour - This is a must tour to do while visiting Bucherest. Guide Octavia is very knowledgeable and explains the history of communism in Bucherest in a very easy and informative way.
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From $26
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).