Bucharest – Tradition vs Communism

Unearth Bucharest's history: Village Museum's heritage and the grandeur of the Palace of Parliament in a 4-hour tour.
Embark on a captivating 4-hour journey through Bucharest, a city defined by its rich cultural heritage and the imposing legacy of Communism. This unique tour, "Bucharest – Tradition vs Communism," offers a striking juxtaposition of the past and present, taking you to two iconic landmarks: the Village Museum and the Palace of Parliament. Immerse yourself in traditional Romanian culture and witness the grandeur of one of the world's largest administrative buildings, the Palace of Parliament.

The Palace of Parliament (formerly known as The People’s House) was built by the Communist leader Nicolae
Ceausescu, between 1984 and 1989. The colossal building is the second largest administrative edifice in the world, after the
Pentagon. The twelve-storied palace boasts 1,100 rooms, a 328-ft-long lobby and four underground levels. At present, the
Palace of Parliament hosts The Senate and The House of Representatives, The Constitutional Court, The Museum of
Contemporary Art and the International Conference Centre. Since 1990, several international events took place here, such
as The Crans Montana Business Forum in 1996, Shimon Peres – Yasser Arafat meeting and, the most important, the Nato Summit in 2008.
The Village Museum (open air) - or The Romanian Peasant Museum (indoor) – (depending on weather conditions).
The Village Museum, an open air exhibition, located on the shores of Herastrau Lake, is an impressive collection of
homesteads, mills, churches and windmills, relocated from different rural areas of the country. Built in 1936, the museum is
one of Europe’s oldest open-air museums and it is the second largest museum in Europe, after the one in Stockholm. The
Peasan’s Museum was awarded Europe’s Best Museum prize in 1996. It has a rich collection of objects, more than 90,000
artefacts that trace the colourful cultural life of the Romanian people. As strange as it may sound, the museum hosts, in a
cellar room, a collection of communist exhibits with Lenin busts, portraits of Romanian communist leaders and heartrending
accounts of those who opposed collectivisation.

At the end of the tour, you'll be provided with transportation back to your original departure point. Whether you're heading back to your hotel or a central location in Bucharest, you'll have the opportunity to explore more of the city's charms and continue your Bucharest adventure.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.