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...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
Meeting Points
Departure
Manuc's Inn
Outside Main Archway entrance, Manucs in , 62 Strada Franceza, Old Centre.
Return
Important Information
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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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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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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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.
10 minutes
2
Bulevardul Unirii
The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.
5 minutes
3
Palace of Parliament
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!
4
Calea Victoriei
Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops and learn what it was like in the Communist era.
5
Palatul CEC
The CEC Bank, bank of the people during the Communist years.
6
Museum of the National Bank of Romania
See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.
7
University's Square
University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest and hear about the Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest, completed and opened in 1971.
8
Ion Luca Caragiale National Theatre
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!!
9
Piaka Revolukiei
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.
10 minutes
10
Iuliu Maniu Statue
See and hear about the important statue of 3 time prime minister Iuliu Maniu and his struggle in the early years of Communism
5 minutes
11
Memorial of Rebirth
The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.
5 minutes
12
Ateneul Roman
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
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...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
Meeting Points
Departure
Manuc's Inn
Outside Main Archway entrance, Manucs in , 62 Strada Franceza, Old Centre.
