Communist Bucharest Free Tour, Bucharest - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Communist Bucharest Free Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.6 (53 reviews)

This was a very interesting experience. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging and conveyed the history in a vivid way. T...

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Do you know what the Ceaușescu era meant for the Romanian capital? We'll learn about the main historical episodes of this key period of the 20th century in this free tour of communist Bucharest.

Details

Duration

2 hours 45 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

National Statistics Institute

Where does the activity end?

Palacio Real.

Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 957 Travelers·53 reviews

July 18, 2026
Wenche
Bodø, Norway
This was a very interesting experience. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging and conveyed the history in a vivid way. The tour gave a good insight in...
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May 25, 2026
Barbara
United States
Gabrielle (Gabi) gave us an amazing tour of Bucharest including stories from her family and neighbors of what it was like to live here in Bucharest du...
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September 5, 2026
Anna
Poland
Very entertaining and smartly narrated tour
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August 21, 2026
Sandra
Barcelona, Spain
Levi was an amazing woman! Discovering how Communism was experienced by a Romanian woman is a 100% incredible experience, and she also spoke excellent...
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April 25, 2026
Maria Luz
Berlin, Germany
Tudor explained really well the conditions suffered during the dictatorship in Rumania. 3 hours of a complete tour with a lot of history. Thank you ve...
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March 31, 2026
Morten Tværmose Andersen
Denmark
Very good
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March 23, 2026
Maria Prados
Copenhagen, Denmark
Thanks Tudor for the tour, it was very interesting!
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January 30, 2026
Arianna
Italy
Our English-speaking guide, Gabi, was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and available to answer questions. We had a wonderful tour despite the drizzle an...
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July 12, 2025
Athanasios
Greece
The guide was very well versed in Romanian history. She also had a great sense of humor, painting the whole experience with cheerful moments. We l...
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June 14, 2025
Stephen Filby
Billericay, United Kingdom
Alberto was outstanding: he was very knowledgeable, humorous and engaged all the group with great information and illustrations. He accommodated all o...
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Communist Bucharest Free Tour

We'll start this free tour of communist Bucharest at the indicated time, meeting at the National Statistics Institute, in the city's historic old town.

For almost 50 years, the communist era in Bucharest changed the face of the Romanian capital in a remarkable way. Throughout the tour, we'll discover the main chapters of this key period of the 20th century and the legacy of the Romanian communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu. His execution on Christmas Day 1989 marked a turning point in the country's history.

First we'll pass in front of the colossal Romanian Parliament. This gigantic building, considered to be one of the largest in the world, was built precisely at the time of Ceaușescu. We'll continue our route through the Izvor and Cismigiu parks and head over to near the former Royal Palace of Bucharest. There we'll learn about the history of the Romanian constitutional monarchy that lasted from 1881 until 1947, the year of the arrival of communism in the country.

Finally, after 2 hours and 45 minutes, we'll conclude our tour in the Revolution Square, named after the social uprisings that took place on this spot in December 1989.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

If you want to explore the Romanian capital in an exclusive group just for you and your partner, family or friends, we recommend booking our private tour of Bucharest with an English–speaking guide.

Types of activities in Bucharest

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Entrance tickets

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Communist Bucharest Free Tour

We'll start this free tour of communist Bucharest at the indicated time, meeting at the National Statistics Institute, in the city's historic old town.

Finally, after 2 hours and 45 minutes, we'll conclude our tour in the Revolution Square, named after the social uprisings that took place on this spot in December 1989.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

Communist Bucharest Free Tour