Moldova · SOVIET MOLDOVA TOURS
Monuments, mosaics, a preserved parliament and the housing blocks in between. These 15 tours read the twentieth century off the buildings of Chisinau, Tiraspol and Bender, each with its price, duration and how much walking it involves.
Step into Soviet make-believe in Transnistria, from Chisinau. Visit Bender Fortress, walk Tiraspol, and plan for cash-only moments.
“It was a unique experience back in USSR times. Our tour guide Natalia was always there in order to provide both historical and cultural informations. Highly recommended tour if you were in Chişinău and want to make a daily trip in one of the last Soviet places in Europe.”
Private Soviet-era day trip to Transnistria from Chișinău. Hotel pickup, Tiraspol sights, Bender fortress, English guide, $119.77
“Had a wonderful experience seeing Transnistria. Ecaterina was absolutely incredible. She went out of her way to make our experience enjoyable.”
Soviet time warp in Transnistria, touring Bender Fortress and Lenin-stamped Tiraspol from Chisinau on an all-day guided trip.
“Oleg is one of the best tour guides we've ever had! He definitely made this tour memorable and it was a pleasure to meet such a wonderful person”
USSR nostalgia in Transnistria. Visit Bendery Fortress, Tiraspol monuments, markets and Soviet-style lunch, with hotel pickup.
“Such a great experience. Pickup was seamless on time, border crossing a breeze and our guide Marina was knowledgeable and energetic. She took us to sights, lunch and a fee stores to buy local goods. A great day in torrential rain in Pridnestrovie!!”
Day trip from Chișinău to the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic: Bender Fortress, Tiraspol Soviet sites, market stops, and border checkpoint.
“Ekaterina, spoke excellent English, she was extremely friendly and flexible about any options we wished to explore. Pick up and drop off were great. A lovely day out”
One day from Chisinau into Transnistria, visiting Bender Fortress, Soviet markets and Tiraspol sights with an English guide.
“Super interesting tour to „another world“. Our guide Oleg was amazing, he have known everything. Totally recommend this tour to Transnistria!”
Transnistria Soviet time capsule day trip from Chisinau, border crossing, Tiraspol monuments, and Bendery Fortress with hotel pickup.
“I was picked up by a nice family and I was immersed into the culture of Transnistria. Good food and amazing hospitality I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Also I was a solo traveler and felt totally safe!”
Private Soviet-style day trip from Chisinau to Transnistria: Bender, Chitcani, Tiraspol, Lenin sites, and an easy full-day plan.
“Wenn man nur 2 ganze Tage in Moldova zur Verfügung hat, muss man natürlich gut auswählen, und so entschied ich mich bei Tag 2 für diese Tour... :) Bei schönstem Wetter von Guide Maria am Hotel abgeholt, ging es auf dieser individuellen Tour nun zurück in die Vergangenheit und in eine gefühlt völlig andere Region... :O Dabei gab es unterwegs sehr viel wissenswertes zu erfahren und es konnten jede Menge Eindrücke gesammelt und Fotos geschossen werden... :D War ein super Tag; vielen Dank an Maria & Agency... :)”
Back in the USSR day tour from Chisinau to Tiraspol and Bender, Lenin monuments, markets, and a Soviet-style lunch stop.
“We had an amazing day with Natalya touring Bender and Tiraspol in Pridniestrovie/Transnistria. She picked us up personally, and she had amazing information about Moldovan, Soviet, and Transnistrian history. We toured everything we could, and she took us even to the central Tiraspol Green Market, where we tried local honey and brined pickles (amazing). Our lunch at the Back in the USSR restaurant was exceptional and worth every ruble. 100% recommend 🙂”
Transnistria day trip from Chisinau with an English guide, Tiraspol and Bender sights, optional Soviet-style lunch, pickup included.
“It was a great tour with interesting stops. We had one of the best tour guides we have ever met - Ecatarina!”
From Chișinău, tour USSR-style Transnistria in 8 hours, seeing Tiraspol, Bender Fortress, Lenin-era monuments and Soviet sights. $121.
“Natalia is an excellent guide with superb knowledge of the area, its history & its culture. Showed us everything in the guide plus more!”
Soviet heritage day tour from Chisinau: explore Bender Fortress, Tiraspol landmarks, and Castle Mimi Winery with wine tasting.
“Fantastic guide, Valeri. Interesting history, food and drink. Bender fortress was really incredible.”
Walk Chisinau’s Soviet landmarks with a small group, learn the stories behind each monument, and enjoy lunch and local drinks for $150.
“This really is a must see tour of Chisinau. And yes you should visit Chisinau—what an amazing city! Elena showed me incredible places around the city while explaining Moldova’s history. She is an amazing human being and you will really enjoy learning about the CCCP from the perspective of Moldova. If you are going to Chisinau, look no further! Get a tour from Elena.”
Chisinau walking tour plus a Soviet themed Transnistria trip to Tiraspol and key monuments, with guided stops and transfers.
“The place is spectacular, very clean and the history is fascinating. The agency is spectacular and Guide Tatiane knows a lot about history.Auto-translated”
A 7-hour guided day trip from Chisinau into Transnistria, seeing Soviet Bender, Tighina Fortress, and Tiraspol with cash tips.
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