Top Experiences in Patriarchal Cathedral (Metropolitan Church)

Discover Bucharest's highlights through a relaxing bike ride. 70% of a city attractions are in the city center or the proximity of it, why not take a short tour to make a fist impression of the city.

In this 3-hour walking tour about communism, you'll discover the major landmarks and events of the communist period of history in Bucharest: the violent beginnings of the communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the Palace of the Parliament, the Ceausescu family and the anti-communist revolution of 1989.

This tour is a great choice for travelers interested in exploring the highlights of the capital of Romania in half a day. Save hours of research time and join your guide for a thorough discovery tour that covers some of Bucharest's most notable landmarks. See the Palace of Parliament, The Arch of Triumph, Victoria Street, the Patriarchate Cathedral and more. With just your friends and family, along with your private guide uncover the history of the biggest city in the SE of Europe.

• Learn about the fall of communism and it's infamous dictator Nicolae Ceausescu

• Travel safe and comfortable in a private air-conditioned vehicle

• Put your map away: Enjoy having a guide to navigate

• Enjoy a lovely walk inside one of the oldest outdoor Village Museums in Europe.

Experience the perfect way to see the Paris of the Balkans! Relax and enjoy this 4-hour private tour around Romania's capital in a comfortable van for 8 passengers. Perfect for people that want to get an overview of the city, getting to know it better so planning for the next days will be easy, but also for people that have just a few hours to visit and want to make the most of it. We will see dozens of land marks of the city, but also some hidden gems.

Get to know Bucharest, Romania’s beautiful capital city, during an exciting 4-hour private tour! Located at the meeting point of the Orient and the Occident, the city will reveal to you its 5 century long history, marked by periods of national assertion and cultural profusion, as well as wars and communism. You will be accompanied on this virtual time travel by your personal guide, who will tell you the story of the city’s main attractions: the Arch of Triumph, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Revolution Square, the old city centre, the People’s House.

The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.

The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).

We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.

The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.

Bucharest, Romania - often marketed as the "Little Paris", "the Berlin of the Orient" would do it more justice. It is an intriguing blend of oriental medieval architecture, French-style Belle Époque buildings, Soviet-style utilitarian and monumental buildings, as well as American-flavored glass&steel sky-scrappers.

We will make sense of the city together by exploring it from different perspectives. This is not your typical checklist tour: you'll often hear real-life stories, and learn about real characters that shaped the city, and which are often omitted from the official guidebooks. You will also understand why locals sometimes love to hate their city.

We will explore both mainstream sites, as well as hidden gems.

The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.

Would you like to understand what happened in the communist time in Romania? Join us in great adventure to meet one of the best guides in Romania specialized in communism history!

Learn more about the top 12 tourist attractions in Bucharest. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

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There’s more to Bulgaria & Romania than legends dare to unveil. In just three days you will have the chance to find out the history of these two beautiful countries, old medieval places and also you could try and taste the traditional food of these countries.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant women
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
A moderate amount of walking is involved

This convenient private sightseeing adventure combines both a car tour and a walking tour. First, enjoy a panoramic car tour to save time and see important sights such as the Palace of the Parliament. Later, take a walk around Bucharest’s center and pass by the Palace of Vlad the Impaler, the Royal Palace, Revolution Square, and Victory Avenue. Join the locals in the City Center and tour the Old City.

The communist regime in Romania definitely was the most oppressive in Central and Eastern Europe, leaving deep marks in all that concerns different social aspects like economy, religion, architecture and culture.
• See the first Romanian Parliament and find out how the first outlaw communists plotted a bomb attack against the democrats.
• Find out all the superlatives characteristic to the second biggest administrative building in the world, the Palace of the Parliament.
• Visit one of the neighborhoods built for the communist elite during the time of Stalin.
• See the biggest unfinished communist urban project, Casa Radio.
• Enjoy more stories about the life in communism and how the regime finally collapsed: The Revolution.

This is a comprehensive Bucharest tour that takes you through the city’s past and recent history, and to the most emblematic attractions. I will provide you with plenty of insights into Romanian history (including communist and post-communist history) and local culture.

This tour is a mix of essential sightseeing and flexibility -all at your pace. We conveniently use the car to transfer to different areas of interest. We cover the key areas and landmarks, but I also try to throw in things considering your special interest. Please have in mind that I can adapt the tour to suit your preference or needs – like having more or less walk, as you wish.

We have a mid-point lunch break, but I will be happy to stop for a coffee or refreshing drink along the way.

End up the tour with a stroll in the pedestrian Old Town, a bustling place full of restaurants, pavement cafes and bars, hub of nightlife Bucharest is famous for, also home to iconic landmarks.