About this experience
Get a fascinating overview of how Ceausescu met his fate becoming the youngest communist and how and where he met his wife, a woman of commitment and ambition.
In this tour you will go by car in Ferentari neighborhood, also known as the gipsy’s site, at the Palace of Parliament, Ceausescu's greatest achievement, you’ll visit his family main house known as Ceausescu Mansion, and also you’ll stop in the Revolution Square, where the rise and the fall as we know it, happened.
A story less known but as good as any history lesson with a great overview of Bucharest.
Start your private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Bucharest and settle in for the tour which will cover a large part of the city, with stops for stories, pictures and visits.
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 transportation
- Hotel Pickup and dropoff
- Entry/Admission to Ceausescu Mansion (Primaverii Palace)
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary and highlights
Europe's biggest administrative building is definitely one of the most impressive buildings in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world.
We only see it from outside but the story and the look it’s definitely impressive.
The palace stands out both in magnitude and in its luxurious interior garnished with beautiful design elements (furniture, carpets, mirrors, porcelain) manufactured in famous shops from the country and from abroad.
The place where former communist president Ceausescu had the first speech in 1968 and the last speech in 1989 at the former headquarters of the Communist party. Here you will also hear the story of the bloody revolution in December 1989 and the ultimate downfall of the Dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, witnessing the birth of the democratic Romania.
Revolution Square is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Palace Square until 1989, it was renamed after the Romanian Revolution of December 1989. The former Royal Palace (now the National Museum of Art of Romania), the Athenaeum, the Athénée Palace Hotel, the University of Bucharest Library and the Memorial of Rebirth are located here.
The historical and most known street in Bucharest, with Art Nouveau buildings, many monuments, shops, restaurants and points of interes
The story of young Nicolae starts in the car and you’ll have the first break in the poor neighborhood of Ferentari, once known for the poor workers and dangerous gypsies.
Will learn about the place where he met his future wife, Elena Petrescu, and their love story and struggles until they got married.
Meeting and pickup information
- All customers receive a message in which they will be asked for the name of the hotel or the place from which they wish to be picked up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- ro — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ETTA Mundo
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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