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10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave

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10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What could be a greater adventure than exploring a full-day tour in the city of Bucharest. We will go to places like the Palace of Parliament or People’s House, the Bucharest National Village Museum, Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), Revolution Square, Bucharest Old City Centre and Snagov Monastery - the place where we will visit Dracula's Tomb!

What's Included

  • – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
  • – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
  • – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
  • Entrance Tikets
  • Food and Drinks
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Palace of Parliament

In this Bucharest city tour at the Palace of Parliament or People’s House – you will learn how dangerous and damaging a totalitarian regime like communism can be for a nation. You will feel small seeing what pointless opulence and megalomania “the sleep of reason” can create.Imagine you have the chance to see the second-largest administrative building on the planet, after the Pentagon, and that it will be an experience you will be able to share with your grandchildren.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"

In this Bucharest city tour, you will visit The National Village Museum – in one place, you will see an embodiment of Romanian traditions and you will learn what it meant for Romanian villagers to have built an ecological and sustainable environment in their backyard. You will also get a glimpse of their simple and modest lifestyle, in social and spiritual harmony with their surroundings.Book a guide in Bucharest and you will enter the universe of the traditional Romanian houses, large or small, made of wood and adobe, but also stone and other materials, from all areas of the country. You will also see national symbols such as the mill or the wooden church and you will learn how these treasures of spirituality and civilization have kept us united for thousands of years, without needing to invade other nations.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Calea Victoriei

On Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue) – with your private guide you will be fascinated by the contradictions of history: on one side, you have the Royal Palace and on the other, the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the Revolution Square, where Ceausescu fled the country by helicopter.You will see old orthodox churches, enveloped in an aura of mystery, a music store, where you can find a large selection of music, as well as casinos, bohemian restaurants, museums, theatres, tea shops, retail stores, and gift shops, where you can purchase souvenirs, and even the National History Museum and the Romanian Athenaeum, another Romanian architectural landmark, the CEC Palace and many others.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

In this private tour about communism, you can be transported back in time to the moment where the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was ousted, leaving behind the secrets of a great fortune and controversies about the state security service and his offshore accounts.As we mentioned earlier, when we reach the Senate Palace, you will see the building which used to house the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the place where the Revolution of December 1989 started – a major historical event whereby, through human force and sacrifice, Ceausescu was removed from power.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palatul Patriarhiei

Dealul Mitropoliei, also called Dealul Patriarhiei , Patriarchate Hill, is a small hill in Bucharest, Romania and an important historic, cultural, architectural, religious and touristic point in the national capital. From a religious point of view, it is one of the centres of Romanian Orthodoxy: the headquarters of the Romanian Patriarchy and the residence of the Patriarch are both located here.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Snagov Monastery

This is a surprise! It's 40 min outside Bucharest, on an Island and it's the place where is the tomb of Dracula!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ceausescu Mansion

The “Ceauşescu Mansion” was for a quarter of a century (1965-1989) the private residence of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and of their children, Nicu, Zoia, and Valentin.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula’s Grave?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula’s Grave?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour.
  • – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls.
  • – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family.
  • – All taxes.
  • – A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance Tikets.
  • Food and Drinks.
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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  • – Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
  • – All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
  • – Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
  • – All taxes
  • – A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
  • Entrance Tikets
  • Food and Drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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