Communist History

Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way. Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.

Your comrade, our guide, will be your host on the walking tour which portrays the most contradictory era of Serbia covering the period from World War II to 2000-s. Conspiracy theories and urban legends from the 2nd half of the 20th century will take you through the rise and reign of Communism in Yugoslavia. Places will tell you how Communist Yugoslavia was conceived, why the ritual of the pioneer oath was mandatory, the lifestyle rules of a common Yugoslav, and much more. A symbol of public transportation, the trolley, will bring you to the Museum of Yugoslavia devoted overall to the life and deeds of Josip Broz Tito. A lot of anecdotes from the life of The President will make you feel that he was a celebrity and somehow you will feel the need to show him respect in the House of Flowers, his mausoleum. Hopefully, we will bring you back safely to reality from the time when life was inspired by Brotherhood and Unity, and tailored by the size of the ordinary man.

Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began. Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square…

Our Communist History Tour – is a tip based walking tour of Budapest, it is perfect for those which want a short stroll though the city in the evening rather than a long hike. You will learn about the unique form of Goulash communism, and see the locations of major street fighting in the 1956 uprising. Understand how Communism divided Hungarian society and how it impacted upon every fabric of that society. Learn about its impact on the church, education, health care, food and daily life under communist rule. Unlike other walking tour companies, we keep our groups small to below 15 people to allow for a more intimate experience. There is a token booking fee for this tour, instead, you can our guides as little or as much as you like, depending on how great a tour you experienced. We are an independent tour company which uses historians and qualified guides.

Feel the spirit of communist Warsaw during this private tour in an iconic retro automobile of the 1970’s and 80’s – the Fiat 125p. You will be chauffeured by a professional driver-guide who will introduce you to Warsaw and its communist history, showing you the most important landmarks such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the House of The Polish Communist Party and the communist housing districts. Hop in the car and learn about the era of monumental, massive architecture, empty store shelves and never-ending queues. The route might be changed a bit accordingly to current traffic situation. Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan – check it out in our photos.

Walk the Wall. Hear the Spies. Feel the Divide. Step into Cold War Berlin with us on this eye-opening 2-hour free walking tour that dives deep into one of the most dramatic chapters in modern history. From spy games to secret police, from brave escapes to brutal crackdowns, this isn’t your average history lesson — it’s the real, raw story of a city once split in two. We’ll take you from the Brandenburg Gate to the haunting Palace of Tears, exploring key landmarks that shaped life behind (and beyond) the Iron Curtain. Stand at the Berlin Wall Memorial, where stories of hope, courage, and heartbreak still echo. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about Berlin’s divided past, you’ll leave this tour with a powerful new perspective on the people who lived it — and the city that rose from it.

Find out the most interesting stories about former Yugoslavia, World War II, Tito's life, „Youth relay baton“, Non-Aligned movement, conflicts of the nineties, NATO bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999 and democratic changes at the beginning of the third millennium. Visit Museum of Yugoslavian history which is also a resting place of the lifetime president of Yugoslavia, see remains of NATO attacks as well as other attractions related to that period.

Unveiling Tirana's Red Legacy: Guided walk delves into Enver Hoxha's rule, exploring iconic communist landmarks & architecture. Hear firsthand stories of life under the regime, Albania's unique atheist history, & communist ideology's rise & fall.

Our Communist Tour takes you back to the days of socialist Yugoslavia Insights into the daily life, story of enigmatic leader Marshal Tito and explore unique communist and architecture of New Belgrade Embark on a fascinating journey through Belgrade's past with our Communist Tour, uncovering the unique story of New Belgrade. See the interesting mix of old-style communist buildings and modern ones, all while enjoying a comfy and fun E Scooter ride. New Belgrade is big, and the best way to check it out is with E Scooters – easy and fun. This isn't just a tour; it's a trip into history. Learn about Yugoslavia and Comrade Tito from our guides, as they tell you about the time after World War II when people had big ideas about how to rebuild country together. Discover the interesting facts about unique brutalist architecture on New Belgrade, learn where Yugoslavian brutalist architects were creating their masterpieces and take some remarkable photos during our tour.

The communist regime in Romania definitely was the most oppressive in Central and Eastern Europe, leaving deep marks in all that concerns different social aspects like economy, religion, architecture and culture. • See the first Romanian Parliament and find out how the first outlaw communists plotted a bomb attack against the democrats. • Find out all the superlatives characteristic to the second biggest administrative building in the world, the Palace of the Parliament. • Visit one of the neighborhoods built for the communist elite during the time of Stalin. • See the biggest unfinished communist urban project, Casa Radio. • Enjoy more stories about the life in communism and how the regime finally collapsed: The Revolution.

Your insightful local guide will make this 3 to 4-hour tour unforgettable for you as he knows inside out the communist heritage in Sofia and in Bulgaria. You will be lead also to a lot of off-the-beaten path sights for which you could only read in some of the most professional travel blogs. You would uncover the secrets of the Bulgarian capital and its communist heritage in buildings, sights, stories and museum. Get ready, that's the most in-depth communist tour of Sofia! Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.

Warsaw, having been destroyed totally twice in it's 700 year long history, is today a jigsaw puzzle, combining different shapes and styles. On this tour we will show you many diverse pieces of this puzzle and teach you how to put them together. AREA COVERED: southern part of historical centre + the communist area. 1st half of the tour covers the Royal Route, which is the most elegant Warsaw street. Here in the 17th and 18th century wealthy noblemen were building their luxurious residences, powerful religious orders were erecting their baroque churches, here in the 19th century Chopin lived and Marie Curie was studying, here the most important events in Polish post-war history were taking place. In the 2nd half of the tour you will explore the 20th-century city centre with the most iconic Warsaw building: the Palace of Culture, the famous gift from Stalin to the People’s Republic of Poland, aimed to reshape Warsaw’s historical city centre and give Warsaw a new communist identity.

The tour is approximately 2 hours long and features an iconic classic car called a Trabant. The object of the tour is to take you back in time and make you feel what life was like for people living in Bulgaria during the communist era. Our focus is not to put you to sleep with statistics but rather show you what kind of challenges people had to deal with both during and after the communist times.

In December 1989 the communist Romania could be considered as a mental-hospital where the lunatics were running the asylum and the “internees” were punished for their sanity. How did we get to have one of the most symbolic dictatorship regimes in the modern history? What and who are to be blamed for this tragic condition? And not the last, how did courageous people stood-up and repudiated the evil leaders?   The Grand Tour of Communist Ages is trying to provide answers to these complex questions, and not only.

Discover the history of communism in Bucharest by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, discovering the lesser-known accounts of Bucharest’s past. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: – Explore Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Rebirth Memorial, and lesser-known places. – Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our gifted writers. – Find out real stories about the Ceausescu family and the life during communism. – Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people may share a phone.

Join us for an unforgettable 2-hour tour through the heart of Cold War Berlin. This Communist Berlin and Berlin Wall Free Tour will immerse you in the stories of espionage, division, and the human cost of the Berlin Wall. From the Brandenburg Gate to the Palace of Tears, you'll experience the city’s complex history as you uncover the secrets of East Berlin. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and hear the stories of those who risked everything to escape. This tour will give you a deeper understanding of the city’s fascinating past, whether it’s your first time in Berlin or you’ve been here before, it will leave you with a new perspective on this iconic city.

Shanghai is the birthplace of Chinese Communist Party. This tour will allow you to travel along the roller coaster developing route of Communist Party from 1921 First Congress, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out!

With the help of a historian, this 3 hour walking tour allows you to grasp the “goulash communism” of Budapest’s decades under totalitarianism, the soft dictatorship in which Hungarians had certain liberties in exchange for obedience on major issues. Learn why, for all the suffering of Budapest’s citizens under the communist regime, Hungary was called “the happiest barrack in the Soviet Bloc.”

Immerse yourself in the Communist past of Bulgaria with this informative and enlightening walking and wine-tasting tour of Varna. This shipping city on the Black Sea is known for its monument socialist-era monuments. Visit the Retro Museum, a space dedicated to the Communist period from 1944 to 1989 and includes intriguing artifacts from the period. Then discuss it all over a few glasses of local wine. All with a local and professional guide. Choose between privately-guided or self-guided tour.

One Island. A Thousand Years of History. Step into the beating heart of Berlin’s past on this 2-hour walking tour through Museum Island — where emperors strolled, revolutions sparked, and world-changing events left their mark. With your expert local guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the layers of history packed into this iconic square mile. Stand beneath the majestic Berlin Cathedral, trace the faded scars of WWII, and dive into stories of Prussian royalty, Nazi propaganda, and Cold War secrets — all woven into the very streets beneath your feet. You’ll hear about the world-famous museums and the treasures they hold, but this tour is about more than just artifacts — it’s about the drama, resilience, and reinvention of Berlin itself. Whether you're a history lover or just here for the vibes, this is your perfect intro to the epic saga that is Berlin.