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.
What you’ll do
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
The story of the Mausoleum
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
What’s included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
From €18
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