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Life Under Communism - Small Group Guided Tour in Sofia
(2) Reviews
Sofia City Province
About
Discover the intriguing history of Bulgaria under communist rule from 1945 to 1990 on this small group guided tour. Explore a hidden park featuring authentic monuments from the communist era, while learning about daily life, economic organization, and restrictions faced by citizens. Delve into topics like media control, educational structures, and the oppressive measures of the regime.
Visit the 'Vaska Emanuilova' Gallery, home to significant sculptures from this period, with free entry included. The tour wraps up near a traditional restaurant reflecting communist style, perfect for a lunch stop.
- Small group tour exploring Bulgaria's communist history - Visit a park with preserved monum...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to the gallery of 'Vaska Emanuilova'
Information about life during the communist period in Bulgaria
Guided tour in a park, with preserved authentic monuments from the communist time
Gratuities /tips/ to the guide - optional in the end of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Embassy of Slovakia
The meeting point for the tour is in front of the embassy of Slovakia - please be there 10 minutes before the starting time. The guide will hold a sign 'communist tour'.
Return
Raketa Rakia Bar
The tour ends next to "Raketa Rakia Bar" restaurant.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Life Under Communism - Small Group Guided Tour in Sofia
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Sofia City Province
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About
Discover the intriguing history of Bulgaria under communist rule from 1945 to 1990 on this small group guided tour. Explore a hidden park featuring authentic monuments from the communist era, while learning about daily life, economic organization, and restrictions faced by citizens. Delve into topics like media control, educational structures, and the oppressive measures of the regime.
Visit the 'Vaska Emanuilova' Gallery, home to significant sculptures from this period, with free entry included. The tour wraps up near a traditional restaurant reflecting communist style, perfect for a lunch stop.
- Small group tour exploring Bulgaria's communist history - Visit a park with preserved monum...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to the gallery of 'Vaska Emanuilova'
Information about life during the communist period in Bulgaria
Guided tour in a park, with preserved authentic monuments from the communist time
Gratuities /tips/ to the guide - optional in the end of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Embassy of Slovakia
The meeting point for the tour is in front of the embassy of Slovakia - please be there 10 minutes before the starting time. The guide will hold a sign 'communist tour'.
Return
Raketa Rakia Bar
The tour ends next to "Raketa Rakia Bar" restaurant.
Itinerary
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Zaimov Park
Walk through a park near the city center, a hidden gem with authentic monuments from the communist era.
Discover how the economy was organized, how people could buy a car, and why it was not allowed to celebrate Christmas. Learn about the common student brigades, when scholars and students had to work free for the state during the summers.
Learn about the control of the media, the propaganda, and the forced manifestations. Learn about the travel restrictions and the so-called ‘citizenship’. And finally, learn about the secret services and the oppressive measure of the regime.
Next, visit the 'Vaska Emanuilova Gallery', home to works by one of the most prominent sculptors of the communist period. She was designing many of the propaganda monuments for the regime, including the famous ‘Soviet Army’ sculpture.
End your tour near a traditional communist-style restaurant, where you can choose to enjoy a meal and reflect on the stories you’ve heard.
