Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Overview
Discover the history of communism in Bucharest by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, discovering the lesser-known accounts of Bucharest’s past.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
- Explore Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Rebirth Memorial, and lesser-known places.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our gifted writers.
- Find out real stories about the Ceausescu family and the life during communism.
- Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people may share a phone.
What's Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry ticket to attractions
- A physical tour guide
Meeting Location
Piața Revoluției
București, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bucharest
Romania
What To Expect
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Biserica Kretzulescu (pass by)
Statuia Ecvestra a Lui Carol I
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ateneul Roman
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Memorialul Renasterii
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Parliament
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P33
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling.
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry ticket to attractions.
- A physical tour guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry ticket to attractions
- A physical tour guide
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
