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Overview
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Outside the Palace of Justice, at the corner of Vistosha Boulevard and Alabin Street
End Point
The tour will end next to a piece of the Berlin Wall on the left side of the park of the Palace of Culture.
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
2. The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
3. A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
4. The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
5. The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
6. The story of the Mausoleum
7. The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
8. Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
9. Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
10. Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
Inclusion
Local guide
Professional guide
Exclusion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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