Follow in the Footsteps of Communism in Romania
ID: GYG273752-474887
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore recent Romanian history and find out the true nature of a very intriguing character: Nicolae Ceausescu.
Your professional guide will give you an overview of the communist period in Romania and the rise and fall of its most beloved son. Find out how Ceausescu rose to power and turned from a loved and popular leader to the totalitarian dictator who pushed the whole country into darkness.
You will stop at the former HQ of Ceausescu, learn about the Romanian Revolution and then see the actual villa where he lived in Bucharest. Also, in order to get to know who he really was, you will visit Parliament Palace. Discover the second largest building in the world- formerly known as the People’s Palace. Take an in-depth tour together with a professional English-speaking guide from the Parliament in order to get a full sense of Ceausescu.
After you have finished learning about his life, you will hear about his downfall and eventual death. Drive north, to the old capital of Wallachia, Targoviste. Here, you will learn about the last hours of the dictatorial couple, at the very military unit where they were prosecuted and executed.
Highlights
- See Parliament Palace, a grandiose project built during communist times
- Drive by Ceausescu's Villa in the Primaverii District
- Stop in Revolution Square
- Visit the Military Unit in Targoviste where the dictator and his wife spent their last days
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You must bring your own headphones
Pickup from accommodation.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
