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The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara
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The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara

By Timisoara City Tours
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Ages 1-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian
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  • Professional guide


Start:
  • "Three Holy Hierarchs" Metropolitan Cathedral, Bulevardul Regele Ferdinand I, Timișoara, Romania
    In front of the Orthodox Cathedral
End:
  • Piața Victoriei, Timișoara, Romania

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46403P7

  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

  • 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: 46403P7

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    In front of the Orthodox Cathedral
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  • Piața Victoriei, Timișoara, Romania
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  • Timisoara City Tours
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    Timisoara, Romania
    Joined in December 2015
  • 51jankav
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting and informative tour
    Ludovic was an excelent guide - funny and very knowledgeable. This guided tour was part of our business trip to Timisoara and helped us to understand the city´s history a little better. It was very well structured. I especially want to highlight Ludovic´s perfect English, the right amount of humor and endless knowledge. I highly recommend him as a guide.
    Written 21 August 2024
  • Надежда С
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reflecting back, weeks after our trip
    This restaurant is still our favorite memory. This was my second time here. I ate here in 2023, and wanted to return. The menu is simple In their simplicity, the gentle flavors stand out and don’t get confused and overwhelmed. And our favorite wine we had here as well. The owner is very sweet and welcoming.
    Written 14 August 2024
  • pauan2020
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour!!
    This tour is the best opportunity to truly discover snd learn about Timisoara. the tour guide, Sergiu, is a great professional and conducted the tour with interesting and insightful comments about the history and life in the city. I would recommend everyone to take this tour!!
    Written 13 July 2024
  • PiotrMus
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Professional city tour
    A city tour with Sergiu was very nice, I discovered many interesting things about Timisoara and Romania. The guide was very professional.
    Written 13 July 2024
  • danabK7988YU
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour with Sergiu
    The tour with Sergiu was excellent! We learned so much about Timisoara in just few hours! I can highly recommend it to everybody interested in history and contemporary life of this beautiful city. Thank you very much for being such a great guide!
    Written 10 July 2024
  • Nomad546727
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Coexistence and innovation amongst diverse peoples resulting in a very special place called Timisoara.
    Learning about Timisoara was finding out how different races and different religions can coexist in a peaceful way. The result of this is an innovative and vibrant culture that has endured through the oppression of communism. The buildings, statues, and places provided the stage for an excellent performance by our guide. He skillfully revealed stories about the places and people of Timisoara. This was a great tour.
    Written 25 June 2024
  • monicabG8721IJ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Must in Timisoara
    Tour of the city was very interesting, Dan was an excellent guide and said also curious notice about the city, the revolution, the food and the different places we have seen. If you go to Timisoara you can't miss it.
    Written 6 June 2024
  • artaannab
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience! Do recomend!
    Fun and educational! Very interesting! Elements of both more traditional tour and also very interesting and unique experiences (best of both worlds, something for everyone). Pleasant and knowledgeable guide!
    Written 31 May 2024
  • phillipbZ192VG
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    History coming alive!!
    The guys were very nice to let me join a tour the day after mine was scheduled. My flight was cancelled and I missed my original time! The tour was FASCINATING and humorous and I wish I could have spent more time but I had to catch a bus to Sibiu! Do not hesitate to book this tour!!!
    Written 29 May 2024
  • C4800XYtomr
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop searching for a guide, you've found the best one!!!
    Fun, interactive and flexible guide. With 100% certainty I will book this guide again. Mulţumesc mult, Ludovic and Sergiu!!
    Written 23 May 2024
  • M8450LCanneb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only way to visit Timisoara
    Dan's tour was exceptional, he gave great insights into the architecture, history and politics of Timisoara and Romania. His concise and clear outline of the Communist revolution in 1989 was enlightening and his English was perfect. He was very happy and open to answer questions and clearly loves his country. I'd highly recommend his tour.
    Written 16 April 2024
  • sorinad259
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful experience
    The tour was excellent..We learnt many details of the history of Timisoara, from early Middle Ages to present days.Sergiu was kind to answer our questions :)
    Written 12 April 2024
  • 474conniem
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely, historical city
    Dan was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, helpful and passionate about his subject! We had been in Timisoara for a few days before we took the tour, but seeing it with Dan really brought the history to life. Would definitely recommend!!
    Written 10 April 2024
  • Meander32826519564
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit, enjoy, understand!
    Great experience! I'ts a must do! I have learnd new things about my city. You can visit or you can visit in style. That's why there are guided tours.
    Written 4 April 2024
  • stephengL2592HM
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing tour!
    This tour was a lot of fun. We have been a many food tours but this one was the best. Roberta was an amazing guide and very knowledgable about the local cuisine and history. She knew all the best spots we couldn't have found on our own. Thanks Roberta!
    Written 29 March 2024
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Alexandru B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Ludovic is a passionate guide who knows a lot of stories and has an indepth understanding of communist Romania. I highly recommend this tour!
Written 7 January 2020
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Solo Travels
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
I would highly recommend this tour! Ludovic provides an abundance of insightful and interesting information about Timisoara during communism and beyond. I have been to Timisoara before/on other tours of Timisoara, but this is hands down the best. You will learn so much!
Written 3 December 2019
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Miruna
Timisoara, Romania3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
What an excellent tour.
Ludovic was an excellent guide - friendly and genuinely interested in showing us the city, is very experienced and had a lot of information for all questions which where raised.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and beautiful city with us!
Written 2 December 2019
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Marius Z
Island of Malta, Malta116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
Our guide, Ludovic, took us on a custom Communist tour of Timisoara, despite the cold weather and the very short notice. We were very happy to have done this. He is clearly passionate about the city and its history and architecture, and we learned a lot about the anti-Communist revolution of 1989, as well as other aspects of Timisoara's medieval history and contemporary life.

Tip: ask them about the schedule, even if the tour shows as "unavailable" on TripAdvisor until summer. This is just a configuration problem that they will probably solve soon.
Written 7 January 2019
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Dear Marius, thank you very much for the review and for booking with us. I'm glad you enjoyed Timisoara, despite the cold weather. Definitely you have to come back in a sunny day :). Now there are quite good rates for the direct flights from Bucharest (Tarom or Ryan Air). Thank you for advising me regarding the availability on TripAdvisor, I've already solved the problem.
Written 10 January 2019
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Ágnes K
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
Get ready to find out a great deal of stories, a lot of historical facts, cultural references and things you might not read in history books. Since he has documented this tour very well, Ludovic has many interesting things to tell you about communism and the Romanian revolution so you will definitely get an insider’s perspective on how it was, how it all happened.
Written 18 June 2020
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Archetype du mouvement
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
Great tour with Ludovic that bring us across the history with deep professionality, objectif understanding of various historical contextes and subtile hirony. Molto consigliato!
Written 20 October 2019
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