Private tour in Bucharest Vlad I

Communism and the City of Bucharest Tour

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Vlad I.

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Hello, traveler from far away! Glad to see you are planning your trip to Romania! My name is Vlad and would be delighted to introduce you to the secrets of our beautiful country. . . In the last 4 years, I have traveled with hundreds of groups and made thousands of new friends while guiding them through the many wonders Romania has to offer. Contact me, let's plan your trip together and you will become my new friend! Yes, I love my country. I am proud of it and I am sure of the fact that we live in a beautiful place. I want to show you the reasons why I love it. . . and who knows, maybe even make you too fall in love with Romania! I also love my job - I am an authorized Professional Tour Guide in Romania (by the Local Authority for Tourism) - I love meeting new persons, exchanging information about different cultures, I like traveling and - some say - I talk too much (but that's not bad for a tour guide, is it? :) ). I like to speak what's on my mind and I never stick to only offering the "politically correct" information. I want my guests to leave the country with a real general idea of how people live here, which are our daily problems and better informed about certain events in our history. I own a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan, 7-seater MPV. We have done many miles together and "she" is my reliable travel companion :). Even though the Sharan can accommodate up to 7 persons, should you be looking for more comfort, I can arrange renting a larger vehicle (minivan, van, etc. ) especially if your group is of 7 or more adults. I can provide both Private and Group Tours for tourists visiting Romania. I speak fluently English, Spanish, Italian and Turkish. I am passionate about history, geography, traditions and of course, meeting new persons. Besides the tours listed here, we can discuss in detail your trip to Romania, and establish the most interesting itinerary according to your interests and, of course, your available time. If you need further information regarding the services I can provide please don't hesitate to contact me! * Authorized Tour Guide in Romania * Member of International Tourism Association of Professionals (ITAP) * Member of European Tourism Association (ETOA) * Marketing and Foreign Trade Specialist (University degree) * Culture and Civilization Specialist (High School degree) No restrictions but for your available time :).

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Overview of your Bucharest tour

Hello, traveler from far away! Nice to know you are interested in visiting our country! I promise you you'll come as a guest and leave as a friend, with unforgettable memories and beautiful photos. Maybe one of the things that always intrigued you about Romania is the communist era. Let's explore together some of the secrets of these times! We will spend a few delightful hours visiting or seeing from in-car some of the most important buildings made by the Communist Regime in Bucharest, talk about those days, see what was good and what bad. I was born in 1980, so I was only 8 at the time of the Revolution, but as I love history, this subject always attracted my attention, so gathering information from many sources I can say I can offer maybe a wider picture of those days, maybe wider even than the official story. The truth is always in between, remember :) ! Looking forward to seeing you!

Recent Reviews

Sheila F.United States
June 2024

We had a great tour with Vlad! He was super knowledgeable, very nice and comfortable vehicle and saw lots of interesting sights in Bucharest. Would highly recommend him!

Brian B.United States
June 2019

Over our 45 years of travel all over the world who would have guessed we found the very best tour guide in Romania. Vlad is very professional, with knowledge in History, Architecture, Culture, and sites to see. Also, a very good driver. Vlad is just a very nice person and cares about providing the very best experience.

Richard M.Canada
October 2017

The four of us enjoyed our tour with Vlad, who went beyond his itinerary when he found out we hadn't been to the Old City. He took us to a very good restaurant for lunch which we all enjoyed and helped us all with our menu choices, including a traditional desert.

Your Bucharest tour itinerary

We can meet at your hotel or any other place at your convenience in Bucharest, then see some of the most representative buildings and places of Communist Bucharest: - Palace of the Central Committee of the Communist Party - Scanteia Palace - Victoria Palace - National Theatre - Intercontinental Hotel - Military Academy - Unirea Shopping Center - Cocor Shopping Center - Radio Station Palace - Romanian Television Station - Academy Palace - Victory of Socialism Boulevard - inside maybe the most intriguing of them all, the People's House. Please note that for visiting it you need a 1-day-in-advance reservation plus an ID card at the entrance! - We will discuss Communism, how they arrived in power, how did communism end in Romania, and maybe the most interesting, we will make a parallel between those days' Romania and today's. . . Then you'll have a bigger picture of also WHY it ended. . . *I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are more than 6 persons

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

We can use for this tour my car (7 seated comfortable family car, 2015 Volkswagen Sharan, comfortable, with A/C, clean & well kept) or we can rent a bigger car for larger groups.

What's included
Other: English/Spanish/Italian/Turkish speaking guide&driver,
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance to museums and photo fees,
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Unirii Square, in front of Starbucks Coffee shop, Old Town of Bucharest, Strada Franceză 62-64, București 030106.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
History
Family
Tour reference number
317874
Languages
English
Italian
Romanian
Spanish
Turkish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Bucharest is perfect for travellers interested in the history of Communism and its impact on Romania. It's also ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide, Vlad I., for deeper insights into the city's past. The tour is suitable for individuals, families, and groups up to 6 people, and can be customized for special requests.

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