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Sofia: Communist Walking Tour
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Sofia: Communist Walking Tour

By 365 LTD
9.8 out of 10
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Overview
  • See Sofia’s communist-era landmarks
  • Learn about communist ideology and why it rose and fell in Bulgaria
  • Step back in time as your guide recounts everyday life in the Cold War

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Outside the Palace of Justice, bul. "Vitosha" 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
    • София, Област София, Bulgaria

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia. Start your tour by passing by the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue on to see buildings such as the secret police investigation facility and the destroyed mausoleum. Head on towards the monument of the Soviet army and the National Palace of Culture.

During the 3-hour-long walking tour, learn about the theory of communism and what Marxism-Leninism is. Find out about the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people. End the tour with a fresh perspective on the city and a new insight into the country's communist past.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Outside the Palace of Justice, bul. "Vitosha" 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
    • София, Област София, Bulgaria