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The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara

12 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Timisoara, Romania
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Italian, Hungarian

Overview

In December 1989 the communist Romania could be considered as a mental-hospital where the lunatics were running the asylum and the “internees” were punished for their sanity. How did we get to have one of the most symbolic dictatorship regimes in the modern history? What and who are to be blamed for this tragic condition? And not the last, how did courageous people stood-up and repudiated the evil leaders?   The Grand Tour of Communist Ages is trying to provide answers to these complex questions, and not only.

What's Included

  • Professional guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Bulevardul Regele Ferdinand I
    Timișoara, Romania

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    End point

    Piața Victoriei
    Timișoara, Romania

    What To Expect

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    Calea Șagului

    We'll be spending time in one of the neighborhoods of Timisoara where we will see how life was back during communism times.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist

    Here we'll talk about the beginnings of the Communist regime in Romania. We'll learn how it was installed and we'll see how it developed. We'll see also a unique private collection of objects made in Romania during the Communist era.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Reformed Church (Biserica Reformata)

    This is the place where everything started. We'll talk about 15th and 16th December 1989. In the afternoon of the 16th of December, one young man stopped a tram and his friend climbed the tram and shouted "Down with Ceausescu!"
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral

    Few young people died while protesting on the stairs of the cathedral because the Army opened fire without warning. We'll see some of the bullet holes.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Piata Victoriei

    150.000 people shouted "VICTORY" on the 20th of December when Timisoara was proclaimed the first city in Romania free of Communism. Remembering that moment the square was named Victory Square. Before that, the square was called Opera Square. We'll see bullet holes on the buildings around.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara?

    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-46403P7

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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