Back in the Communist Bucharest Tour:Parliament Palace + Authentic 80s Apartment
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Back in the Communist Bucharest Tour:Parliament Palace + Authentic 80s Apartment
By Holiday to Romania
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The day starts with a visit of the world’s largest, heaviest and most expensive administrative building, the Palace of Parliament.
Next, we will attend a visit to the former residence of Ceausescu family, the last communist leader of the Socialist Republic of Romania.
After these two communist landmarks, we will stop at the Revolution Square to talk about what happened in the last days before the revolution. Before our last stop we can have a break at a restaurant and at an old fashion sweet shop.
In contradistinction with the Ceausescu former residence we will have an incursion back in time, in the communist time, where you will have the opportunity to experience life in the 80’s with the help of authentic decor and furniture, working appliances and household accessories, local drinks and homemade snacks and historical and archive footage.
From here, you can go back to the city center by metro, to feel the lifestyle of Bucharest or with the car. Is your choice.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 15-90
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Parliament
- Entry/Admission - Ceaușescu Mansion
- Entry/Admission - Piața Revoluției
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can take you from any hotel or from any address where you have the accommodation place
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, Calea Bucureștilor 224 E, Otopeni 075150, Romania
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 134181P11- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 134181P11
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