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Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this
tour to Transnistria from Chisinau.
Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today.
We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time.
We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour

Please note that it is not a private tour!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Group Tour
  • Lunch Optional
  • Entrance tickets to the fortress
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Meeting and Pickup

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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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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Chisinau

Meet and greet in Chisinau. We will pick you up from your hotel and then we will drive 1 hour to the border with Transnistria. The only one thing which you should take with you is your passport for border control. They will not put any stamp, but they will give you a ticket with your dates
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Tiraspol

We will drive to the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic-Tiraspol. it is 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. Here we will visit all MUST SEE places and after this visit you can say with confidence that you have been to the USSR!
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Presidencial

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

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
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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 Free

Alexander Nevsky Church

The biggest orthodox church
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Green Market Center

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

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 Free

Столовка СССР Тирасполь

Lunch is optional ,not included in the price
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bender

After Tiraspol we will drive to Bender city and we will visit amazing memorial complex, a real cemetery from the period of the First World War
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bendery Fortress

The Real Heritage of Transnistria. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes (kalabalik) between Charles XII of Sweden, who had taken refuge there with the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chisinau

End of the trip. Transfer to Chisinau back to your hotel
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova?

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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Activity code: C-16236P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Group Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • LunchOptional
  • Entrance tickets to the fortress

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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