What was it like to live in Romania under Communism? Spend 3 hours with Andreea and you will find out what daily life was like - the rationing, the lack of food to buy, the inability to make decisions on your life. Reminded me how blessed I am to live in a country where I am free. Andreea was organized and kept things moving as we traveled by foot throughout the city. She thoughtfully brought her IPad and showed pictures that provided a visual of who and what was happening during the 80's. We even got to enjoy a Communist "cookie." This tour should be a part of everyone's trip to Bucharest so you can understand what the Romanians went through during this tough time. Andreea is passionate about her subject matter, is approachable and a remarkable story teller. The topic is disturbing but we must be educated about the impact of Communism on ordinary people whose lives are dictated by someone else. Thank you Andreea for your flexibility in meeting with us.
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Private tour in Bucharest Andreea C
Communism in Bucharest and Beyond - Life in "Golden Age", Walking tour
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I am your tour guide, Andreea, your new friend in Romania! I am looking forward to meeting you and sharing with you my experiences, my knowledge and my love for my city and my country! I have a genuine interest in meeting new people, from all over the world. That's why I don't consider tour guiding a job but rather a hobby, directly connected to my traveling around the world! I became a licensed tour guide in 2019, following an older dream of mine, since about 10 years before, when I first started to consider this profession. I have started with a bike tour in Bucharest and eventually came across my favorite tour: Life in Communism. I did a lot of research on it because I realized it answers many of my personal questions, regarding Romanian's (including myself) nowadays behavior and lifestyle and, as much as I learned about the regime, I got more and more interested in the subject. At the end of the day, it finally made sense my choice to follow the studies of the Political Science University in Romania. . . I was born and raised in Bucharest, during the Communist regime, and I consider myself privileged to have witnessed all the changes in this city, an the country itself, in the past 30 years. I know my city's history, secret spots, main attractions but I will also share information regarding it's people and the life in Romania, altogether. I will also introduce you to some of our traditions and help you experience local cuisine and beverages. I am a happy person, full of life, passionate about my work, eager to meet people and to help them discover the real experience of Bucharest and Romania. I am also willing to shape my tours based on your specific needs so please feel free to ask about anything you might like to experience in this beautiful, amazing country of ours! Looking forward to meeting you :) I hold a license as a National Tour guide since 2019. I hold a license in Political Science from the National School of Political and Administrative Studies, obtained in 2007 None
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A great way to spend your afternoon with a local guide and to learn more about the Romanian past!
Overview of your Bucharest tour
The main purpose of my tour is for the visitors of Bucharest and Romania to understand what Communism meant for its people, apart from the changes brought to the city itself. I will use my own experience and my own family's stories to introduce you in our lifestyle but I will still keep an objective story line, because I want everyone to have their own personal impressions. In the same time, the tour is also addressed to Romanians, seeking to find answers regarding their communist heritage. During this 3 hours walking tour, on a normal pace, on the streets of Bucharest, you will see how the years Romania spent under the Communist regime changed its architecture, its people and most importantly, its present. We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to this country and to this city, including but not limited to: nationalization, Secret Police, demolitions, etc. We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment/change during the Communist regime timeline.
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Andreea is simply fantastic - if you want a fascinating and factual insight into Romania - from 1900 through to today - you won’t get better then her… 3 hours well spent…. Thank you Peter & Sally
Andreea is a wonderful tour guide full of fascinating information about her country. Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed her tour & highly recommend Andreea! She has a lovely personality & accommodated all of us from our 70’s to 40’s to our pregnant daughter. Thank you Andreea for such a great tour!
Andreea was a great guide. This was my second tour with her and was just as impressed with her knowledge and skills for this tour also. Great guide absolutely recommend!
Andreea, was a pro adding personal stoties to thd narrative. Highly recommend!
Had the privilge to deep dive with Andrea in the history of Bucharest under the communist regime and beyond She has a real passion for her subject and manages to make it share with her audience This tour also allowed me to discover the capital of Romania, a city of contrasts
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We will start the tour at the Patriarchal Cathedral, Continuing our walk towards the Palace of Parliament (House of People), From there we will stroll go along Calea Victoriei and we will end the tour in Revolution Square. We will also have a short break during the tour, of about 20 minutes.
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This is a walking tour We will meet at the starting point at Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19, București, Romania - Near the Bell Tower of the Patriarchal Cathedral
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Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19, București, Romania: https://goo.gl/maps/e2KGsfEm6KmbSneQ8 Near the Bell Tower of the Patriarchal Cathedral; Easiest way to reach it: climb up the hill starting from Union Square (Piata Unirii) Closest Subway Station: Piata Unirii
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