COMMUNIST TOUR
Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Sofia Communist Tour. The tour covers a 45-year-long period of Bulgarian history (1944 – 1989), including the factors that led to it, its aftermath, and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. Our main goal is to present this controversial period of history in an objective and informative way.
The tour includes the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia: Former Headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party, Secret Police Investigation Facility, Destroyed Mausoleum, Monument of the Soviet Army, National Palace of Culture, Memorial to the Victims of the Communist Regime, among others.
On this walking tour you will learn about the theory of communism, what Marxism-Leninism is, the history of communism in Bulgaria, and the pros and cons of the period. Topics also include World War 2, religion, industry, economy, housing, culture and everyday life of the Bulgarian people.
Tours in English
Until Jan 5th 2025:
Every Day at 4PM
From Jan 6th 2025:
Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun at 4PM
Who is this for?
The idea of our walking tours is to show to city to individual travellers and small groups. If you are an organized group of ten people (10+), please contact us at least 24 hrs in advance, and we will arrange a tailor-made private tour for you. Otherwise, our guides will refuse your participation in this walking tour.
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What should I know?
Our walking tours run all year round, no matter the weather conditions (incl weekends, national holidays, Christmas, Easter, etc)
Please read more in our FAQ section before you book a tour.
Guaranteed departure. No minimum number of attendees.
The price of the tour does not include personal expenses such as drinks, snacks and others.
Online with a card or cash on the spot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
