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8h Bucharest Communism Tour - Best of Bucharest with Dracula's Tomb

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

1. The Palace of Parliament or People’s House

2. The Bucharest National Village Museum

3. Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), Bucharest

4. Revolution Square, Bucharest

5. Snagov Monastery

6. Ceausescu Mansion

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks
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Please wait in the lobby or on the sidewalk if it is an address.In case you land and you need a pickup from airport, one of us will wait for you next to InfoDesk – Arrivals - on the main floor with a placard having you name on it - then we will start the tour! Drop off to any address or hotel in Bucharest, also we can drive you back to the Airport!Please let us know the time do you prefer to start the tour!

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Palace of Parliament

In 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

"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

In 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 private 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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30 minutes 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

Revolution Square, BucharestIn this private tour about the 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

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.Built in the mid-1960s and known at the time as the “Spring Palace”, the mansion was enlarged between 1970 and 1972. The preferred choice for the design of the Ceauşescu family’s residence was Aron Grimberg-Solari (born 1928). The architecture of the palace is complemented by landscaping conceived by the architect Robert Woll (who was also the main furniture designer for the house) and the landscape engineer Teodosiu.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8h Bucharest Communism Tour – Best of Bucharest with Dracula’s Tomb?

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

Cancellation Policy

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 8h Bucharest Communism Tour – Best of Bucharest with Dracula’s Tomb?
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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:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Private tour.
  • Landing and facility fees.
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Driver/guide.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the 8h Bucharest Communism Tour - Best of Bucharest with Dracula's Tomb is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Private tour
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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