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Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant

5.0 (50 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant

About this activity

The tour is approximately 2 hours long and features an iconic classic car called a Trabant. The object of the tour is to take you back in time and make you feel what life was like for people living in Bulgaria during the communist era. Our focus is not to put you to sleep with statistics but rather show you what kind of challenges people had to deal with both during and after the communist times.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 3 people
People per booking
1–3
Guide
English
Operated by
Sofia Event House

What is included

Included

  • Included: Ride with the Trabant during the tour
  • Included: English speaking driver/guide
  • Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. National Palace of Culture (NDK)

    10 min

    Talk about the significance of NDK and the 1300 year anniversary of the first Bulgarian state.

  2. Museum of Socialist Art

    20 min Admission included

    Our guide will take you though the Museum and expand on the sculptures and artwork on display.

  3. National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

    10 min

    Our guide will walk you to the National Archives and go over how the secret police held a tight grip over the population.

  4. National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

    Passing by

    We will talk about the political developments that lead to the fall of Communism in 1989.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Hotel Latinka
  • Gloria Palace Hotel
  • Hilton Sofia
  • Hotel Europe Sofia
  • Arte Hotel
  • Central Perk Apartments
  • Astoria Grand Hotel
  • TemGer M
  • Central Hotel Sofia
  • Akord Hotel
  • Dunav Apartment House
  • Rila Hotel Sofia

and 87 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A maximum of 3 people per booking

Traveller ratings

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