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Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour

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Chisinau, Czech Republic
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Russian, Romanian

Overview

Discover Transnistria on a fascinating day trip from Chișinău to Tiraspol and Bender, a region with a unique history, distinctive identity, and a strong Soviet-era atmosphere.

Together, we’ll explore the main sights of Tiraspol, see its monuments and everyday life, visit local markets, and discover the historic Bender Fortress. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about the region’s past and present, its people, traditions, and the realities of life here.

As we travel, we’ll share local insights, answer your questions, and help you understand a place that is often misunderstood and rarely experienced beyond the headlines.

Join us for a memorable journey beyond the usual tourist routes and discover another side of Moldova through its history, people, and everyday life.
Let’s explore Transnistria together — a real time capsule of the Soviet era!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets to the Fortress
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Pick up between 8 - 9 am. The supplier will inform you about the exact pick up time one day before the tour

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Tiraspol

Tiraspol city - the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. it is a city a city that has preserved the Soviet symbols of its past with the monuments of Lenin, the administrative buildings of Soviet architecture and with the tank in the city center. Аfter a visit to Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been to the USSR!
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

The Christmas Cathedral

Optional loop through 100 rouble back side.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Green Market Center

Central Open Market! great opportunity to feel and understand real local life.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palacio Presidencial

Government Building. and of course the buggest monument to Lenin in the country!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Suvorov Monument

Alexander Suvorov The founder of the city and the real symbol and pride of Tiraspol
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Tank Monument

The first tank that came to protect the people of Transnistria in the period of the Second World war. we will also visit the central memorial complex
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

House of Soviets

The Stalinist Dom Sovetov with Lenin's bust infront of it. It is Tiraspol's City Hall! Stalinist Empire style, Soviet architecture, former USSR
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Bendery Fortress

Bendery - second largest town of nowhereland has soviet and medieval sightseeings, on demand we may visit old Turkish fortress on the bank of Dniester river.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Столовка СССР Тирасполь

My favorite lunch place is Soviet canteen - Stolovka USSR. Super tasty, super atmospheric, authentic place with nice interior - perfect lunchbox stop
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets to the Fortress

Additional Info

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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