When: Every Day
Communism in Bucharest Free Tour
- Starting Time: 15:00 (3 p.m.)
- Duration: ± 2.5 hours
- Language: English, Spanish
5 star rating on Tripadvisor, for over 6 years.
Bucharest, the vibrant capital of Romania, offers a captivating blend of Eastern and Western influences. With its eclectic architecture and rich culture, the city is a seamless fusion of medieval relics, centuries-old Orthodox churches, and grandiose Belle Époque buildings, with a touch of the dark era of communism.
It all began on a Sunday during family lunch. After a hearty meal and a glass of wine, a twist of fate led our parents to share stories of old Bucharest—their daily lives, cultural events, and urban myths. We were struck by how little we knew about our city, and in that moment, we decided to delve deeper.
Another twist of fate ignited our passion. Every day, we found ourselves talking to elderly locals, verifying stories, diving into archives, and uncovering fascinating details about Bucharest’s architectural and historical treasures.
Years of dedicated research unearthed countless forgotten stories, sparking a new idea: to offer tourists unique tours. Since 2018, we offer premium & tip-based tours, rich with personal memories and emotions, revealing hidden gems and untold tales. As our passion grew, so did our team, bringing together like-minded enthusiasts equally dedicated to uncovering Bucharest’s secrets.
With passion and experience, we crafted unforgettable tours, categorized them by themes, and opened them to the world. We guide visitors to fascinating sites, taking them beyond the usual tourist spots.
Incredible, right?
But call it fate. And call it fate that you’re here.
The Museum of Communism in Bucharest offers a deep dive into the history and daily life of Romanians during the communist regime.
With interactive exhibits and meticulously curated information & personal stories, translated into English and Spanish, the museum provides a firsthand journey into the past.
Discover how people lived, worked, and spent their leisure time, gaining insight into their worries and thoughts.
Step into the meticulously recreated living room and kitchen that evoke vivid communist aesthetics. Here, you can try on vintage clothing, handle historical artifacts, and even taste authentic communist-era beverages served in 1970s and 1980s glassware.
This immersive experience promises to satisfy your curiosity about Romania’s communist past, making it a memorable highlight of your trip to Romania.
Laura Mendez2024-07-23Excelente guia Bogdan. Mucho conocimiento y buenas bromasQueron Christophe2024-07-22Free tour del comunismo con Lavi Excelente guia.Las explicationes son muy interesantes y claras asi que permiten entender mejor como fue la vida de los habitantes. El tour vale la pena.Mika2024-07-22Lavi es maravillosa! Muchas graciasErica Jara2024-07-22Ha sido muy buena experiencia para conocer mas de cerca la historia y el patrimonio de la ciudadCai Hong2024-07-22The walk tour by Catalina today was one of the best experience I had in Bucharest 🥰learned so much about history, rulers, churches, architecture, food…with some fun fact.Catalina was so passionate with the story telling and her country of course, I am happy that I know lot more about Bucharest now ! Thank you Catalina !Francesca Notarantonio2024-07-22Ottima guidacarmen cotin2024-07-22Tour con Lavi. FenomenalCarolina López2024-07-22Lavi es una gran guia, nos hizo un tour de tres horas y lara nada se nos hizo largo. Es una buena manera de conocer el centro de Bucarest y de tener una idea de la historia y de la cultura. Nos recomendó varios sitios para comer y estaba abierta a contestar todas las preguntas que teníamos. La recomiendo!
It all started on a Sunday, at a family lunch, when, after a good meal and a glass of wine, our parents accidentally, but call it fate, told us stories from old #Bucharest, about their daily lives, cultural events, and urban myths.