About this experience
Briefing
You have just landed in Romania, the last country to exit the Iron Curtain of Soviet influence in the late 80’s after the Revolution in Dec 1989. At least this is what the travel guides say. Under Soviet Communist rule since WW2, the people of Romania lived for more than 20 years under Ceausescu’'s regime, in the so-called Golden Era, coping with the oppression of freedom, censorship and even food deprivation in the last years of the regime. Despite these facts, some Romanians still look back at the life under the rule of the last Dictator of Europe with melancholia and regret. The known facts nowadays are that in December 1989, the Romanian people stood up and started the Revolution that would end in Ceausescu’'s demise. Some enigmas remain and so far, some of the questions surrounding those events remained unanswered.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private tour led by a certified English speaking guide
- Printed documentation file and multimedia support
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest
- Transportation by sedan car (1-4 pers) or minivan (5-8 pers) with Air conditioned and WIFI on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs
- Entrance fees to Ceausescu’s mansion (Spring Palace)
- Gratuities/Tips for guides
Itinerary and highlights
Called the Spring Palace, the private luxury residence of communist dictator
Photos stop of the second largest building in the world
Place of the clash barricade between the police and the revolutionaries.
The place where hundreds Romanians were shot dead during the manifestations in December 1989
We will see the former communist headquarter building, where dictator had the last speech, State Security Headquarters –- the infamous offices of forced confessions, torture and execution.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you in front of your central hotel at the time you requred.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Crafted Tours Romania
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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