Private Bucharest Communist Tour with the People's House and Ceausescu Residence

5.0 (23 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Palace of the Parliament — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Communist Apartment blocks — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Destroying almost 6 square kilometers (4 miles) of buildings in the heart of the city , taking down the statues of the Romanian Kings and removing their stone-carved portraits from the Arch of Triomphe, these are just a few of the decisions that reshaped Bucharest and transformed it during the Communist Era, called the Golden Era by the fanatics.

The communist regime left a powerful mark on the whole Eastern Bloc, even though one of Europe’s last dictators, Nicolae Ceausescu was taken down from power more than 30 years ago. The traces of communism are still clearly visible throughout the city.

Catch a glimpse of how the Communist era shaped Romania in a historic tour of Bucharest. Visit metro stations and apartment buildings from that period and get a better understanding of how people lived their daily lives under the Ceausescu regime. Your tour includes a visit to the Palace of the Parliament and to the Ceausescu Residential Palace.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Rolandia

Ages: Children (0–0 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Professional English-speaking guide
Included: Entrance fees for the Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Residence
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Not included

Not included: Photography fee for the Palace of the Parliament
Not included: Lunch (approx. €13/person)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Palace of Parliament

one hour Admission included

Next, you will visit the most famous tourist attraction in Bucharest, the Palace of the Parliament. Originally named "House of the Republic", it was one of the most spectacular projects carried under the rule of Ceausescu. It was built between 1984 and 1997, and it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest administrative building in the world, measuring 240 meters in length, 270 in width, and 84 in height. The building is also known as the House of the People.
Ceausescu Mansion

one hour Admission included

The final landmark of your tour is the home of the Ceausescu couple, the Ceausescu Residential Palace (Spring Palace). This luxurious estate was built between and 1964 and 1965, and it hosted Elena and Nicolae Ceausescu from 1965 until their death in 1989. After the fall of the communist regime, the Spring Palace was used as a VIP residence for official delegations and foreign presidents, and in 2016 it became a museum.

After visiting the Ceausescu Residential Palace, your communist tour of Bucharest will come to an end, and we will drop you off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Didahouse
Bulevard Hotel
Finitconsult Apartments Bucharest
Bucharest West Motel
Central Carol Aparthotel
Grand Central Accommodation - Beldiman
Filitti Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tineretului
Hotel Christina
Carol Parc Hotel

and 137 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel in Bucharest

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time