Iron Curtain

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Award-Winning Berlin Walking Tour Uncover Berlin’s dramatic past and vibrant present on this insider’s journey through the city’s most iconic sites and hidden gems. Led by an expert local guide, explore the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie, while diving into gripping stories of resilience, defiance, and division. Stand in Bebelplatz, where Nazi book burnings sent shockwaves through history, and stroll across Museum Island, home to Berlin’s cultural treasures. Hear powerful accounts of WWII and the Cold War, from daring escapes to the struggles of life behind the Iron Curtain. This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a raw, immersive experience that brings Berlin’s past to life while revealing the indomitable spirit that defines the city today.

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The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989. The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989). We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too. The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.

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Of all the things you think you know about communism, there’s one thing you can never wrap your mind around: its absurdity. On the outside it was a Cold War and the hammer and sickle, but to the average citizen it was just one ridiculous thing after another that made life difficult. Learn how the Poles managed to survive nearly 40 years of communist oppression with ingenuity, smarts, and a tractor full of humor. Join this walking tour to hear about: the most controversial building in the entire city (and for more than one reason!), the smallest icon of communism that’s so cute you’ll want one of your own, how people were able to buy things at completely empty stores, why “what can I get you?” was one of the biggest jokes at the time, how the state made sure Poles didn’t travel too far, socialist realism and why you’ll probably think it looks nice, but Poles won’t agree Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it! Tour duration: approx. 2,5h Distance: approx. 3 km

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.

Bucharest has a very dark past. It's time you found out about it! Join us and dive into the city’s intriguing history, its deepest, darkest secrets. This is not your average history lesson and what you learn on this tour won’t likely be in your guidebook — so get ready to be shocked, awed, and entertained.

Not only will you discover how the average Czech lived, worked and played under communism, but you will also hear stories and anecdotes from your local guide, who will bring the old days back to life!  You will also see historical photos of the events, people, buildings and statues, many of them now destroyed. At first, we visit iconic places of the communist period and you will learn about recent history of former Czechoslovakia. Then we enjoy 30-mins break for a lunch or Kofola drink in an authentic working-class canteen from 70s (optional). Finally we visit a Nuclear bunker, which evoke the paranoia of the 1950's. The bunker admission fee 250CZK (10 EUR) is included in the price. We like dialogue, so the group size is limited up to 15 people.

Insightful, off the beaten track journey in a legendary 1970-1990’s Czechoslovak Škoda car (or a modern van by 4+ guests) with our local guide to the most intriguing spots of the Cold War era Bratislava. Explore a vast concrete housing estate, the Soviet monument Slavín, post-industrial developments, the Iron Curtain border zone and loads of communist-era architecture. The tour brings alive the fascinating story of Bratislava in the turbulent 20th century. What can you expect? Cool drive and quirky stops to see and understand: – the first prefabricated apartment block in Slovakia as well as the largest socialist housing project, Petržalka – communist-era architecture (inverted pyramid of Slovak Radio, rocket-shape TV tower Kamzík, Freedom Square) – political objects: Soviet memorial Slavín, diplomatic 1970’s hotel, 1980’s parliament, villas of former communist leaders – controversial ufo-like SNP bridge, causing destruction of the Jewish district former Iron Curtain area

Unveil the fascinating history of the Cold War and the Berlin Wall on this private walking tour led by an expert historian guide. Learn about the rise of the Iron Curtain after World War II and hear how the Soviet Union collapsed with the fall of the Berlin Wall. See pieces of history come together on an enlightening 4-hour stroll to the sites where it all took place, such as the Berlin Wall memorial at Bernauer Strasse, Karl-Marx-Allee boulevard, Gethsemane Church and Bornholmer Strasse.

Explore the Nowa Huta district, a utopian communist enclave in Krakow, by riding a classic Trabant or Soviet Lada car with the renowned Crazy Guides team, featured by the BBC and other international media. We prioritize treating our customers like close friends, ensuring each one of you feels valued and important. Our personalized approach blends fascinating facts with humour to create an unforgettable experience. Discover compelling stories of life in Communist Poland as you visit key locations and hear personal accounts from behind the Iron Curtain. You can choose between the Standard 2.5-hour Nowa Huta sightseeing option or the upgraded 3.5-hour Deluxe option, which includes a guided visit to the abandoned Lenin Steelworks and a Pierogi lunch. – Discover Nowa Huta, a district in Krakow that symbolizes the communist utopian vision. – Enjoy the focused attention of your local, humorous, private Crazy Guide. – Explore more sights in less time while riding in a Trabant or Lada car.

Welcome to a darker side of Bratislava. This tour that you are currently reading about is a very unique and one of a kind perspective on Bratislava, Slovakia and Czechoslovakia in the last 100 years. We will put introduce you do a very dynamic and difficult period in the creation of our identity and show you through very unique sites the ups and downs of the previous century. Our guides will show you current sites and mix them with images we have printed to help you understand the massive changes happening in our region. We will talk about the end of the monarchy, following the end 1st WW, the 1st CSR, Fascist Slovakia, Communist CSSR, The Federation and finally the modern Slovak Republic. Details of the communist public punishments, the holocaust in Slovakia, Iron Curtain and much more.

Discover the Berlin Wall in this immersive private audio tour about the concrete barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Trace where the Berlin Wall once stood and learn how Berlin's place during the Cold War as part of the Iron Curtain defined the city for the second half of the 20th century.  Narrated by a local historian, this Berlin walk is all about exploring how Berlin has changed since the late 1940s, affecting the lives of those living both in the east and west.    We’ll walk through the remains of the wall and explore both East and West Berlin, visiting Ackerstraße, Tunnel 57 and parts of the Berlin Wall.  Venture off the tourist trail and get a local feel for the area, as you learn about the area’s history, take pictures in front of the graffiti artwork that now covers the wall’s remains, and learn about the famous people that lived in this neighbourhood. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Exclusive Private Guided Tour of Eight Historic Fortifications in St. Georges Parish. Lost Yet Found – Natural Surroundings, breathtaking views and fascinating architecture at every turn. Ideal for cruise ship visitors! Includes visits to Gates Fort, Ferry Island Fort, Fort George and many more. You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy this unique driving and walking experience!

On this guided tour, the bygone era of the political propaganda statues in Memento Park comes to life. Join a time trip back to Hungary's communist past, where Memento Park's conceptual design is the syllabus. Hear stories about daily life, scenes of art and culture, and hopes and fears from behind the former Iron Curtain. Political context, history tidbits, funfacts about Hungary's dissonant heritage—things you always wanted to learn but had no one to ask. Join the tour, and the local guide will tell you!

For almost half of the 20th century, Russia’s Soviet leaders controlled the Hungarian government, and traces of these decades under communism are still visible throughout the capital city. Meet an experienced guide who lived during the communist era to learn what everyday life was really like in Budapest at that time, from first-hand tales of navigating Kafkaesque bureaucracy to adventurous descriptions of the black-market economy. After the introductory discussion, participants are taken on a walking tour to highlight relics of the communist era still visible around the city today. You should book this tour if you are interested in the working of the communism and of how the Hungarian society reacted with the political, ideological and administrational changes of the country. The three options of this tour come with different itinerary. Each booking is individually tailored based on the provided itinerary, by the chosen option and individual requests.

Step into the shadows of history and uncover Bucharest’s communist past—towering monuments, hidden scars, and a revolution that changed everything. This private walking tour takes you beyond the city’s colorful present, tracing 45 years of Communism, from WWII to 1989. Walk through a city of contrasts, where Belle Époque palaces stand beside the stark structures of the former Communist Civic Center. Explore key landmarks like the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, and University Square before standing in the shadow of the colossal Palace of Parliament—the world’s second-largest administrative building. Unlike generic city tours, this immersive experience is designed for travelers who want to see Bucharest beyond the postcards. No rush, no crowds—just a fascinating journey through the city's past and present, at your pace. Go back in time and discover the realities of life behind the Iron Curtain. Under Stalin’s shadow, life wasn’t black or white. Nor grey. Just red. Soviet red.

An experience not to be be missed! Hike along the rugged terrain of the Samaria Gorge cutting through a limestone plateau and at a length of 18 kilometres it is Europe's longest gorge. You will visit and will surely be enchanted by the beautiful landscapes of Crete. At one point of the gorge the walls are only 3 meters apart from each other, and are known as the 'iron curtains' with sides rising sheer up to 100 feet. The hike is followed by the opportunity for lunch break late in the afternoon at a local traditional taverna or coffee or swimming at Agia Roumeli at the end of the Gorge. After break we do a short cruise around the southern coastline to the pretty coastal village of Chora Sfakion, where our journey ends and take our way back to your hotels…

With the help of a historian, this 3 hour walking tour allows you to grasp the “goulash communism” of Budapest’s decades under totalitarianism, the soft dictatorship in which Hungarians had certain liberties in exchange for obedience on major issues. Learn why, for all the suffering of Budapest’s citizens under the communist regime, Hungary was called “the happiest barrack in the Soviet Bloc.”

We will visit a great number of atractives while we walk along the historic area of the city. We will be doing a great exercise walking almost for three hours and enjoying the touristic area of the city. After this tour you will understand the city and you will know wich places you can visit on your own during your stay in Cali.

The totalitarian regime Communism was the political official system of the Czechoslovak republic in 1948-1989. On this tour you will learn not only about the major political events in the 20th century but also about the everyday life behind the Iron Curtain. The tour begins in the Museum of Communism, ticket excluded, and then you will continue to discover the important places in Prague city center where the events happened. 

Despite that Sofia is very young as the capital of a country it has a very long and dynamic history. You will be lead through it by our highly educated guides and also with the help of two museums – The National Archaeology Museum and Sofia History Museum. In the first one, you will learn about the ancient heritage that Bulgaria has and from the second you will learn about our 20th century monarchy period when Sofia became the center of our country. Also during the day tour, the remains of the Roman city of Serdica will be revealed by visiting the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and the rotunda of St. George. Other highlights will be Alexander Nevski cathedral, the symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, Sofia University main building, a piece of art from the very late 19th century, the parliament and of course the Communist administrative center, the stunning view of the “Horseshoe” and the legacy of “The Bells".