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We had the honour to participate in an tour to Transnistria. We had the best guide and driver imaginable. We learned so much about the historical background as well as the geographical features of the country.
Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience.
Excursion was great and everything went smoothly without any issues. Natalia is a very nice and professional guide. In general there is not too much to see in Chisinau so tour to Transnistria is the most interesting thing to do in Chisinau. Highly recommended.
Tour Highlights
This tour will take you to a strange, unrecognised region of Transnistria that broke away from Moldova under tense circumstances in 1990. Despite their attempts to become a recognized country, the region has not been granted that status either by the international community or Russia in spite of the fact that 65% of the population are Russian speakers.
Since the short, but bloody military conflict between Transnistria and Moldova in 1992 things have been rather quiet which allows to call it “a frozen conflict”. De-Jure this country doesn’t exist, but de-Facto it does as it has its own institutions of governance, such as: President, Parliament, Ministries, Security Service, Tax Office, money (Transnistrian ruble).
A part of the brotherhood of breakaway nations, it is one of the few places in the world to see the embassies of Caucasus breakaway states South Ossetia and Abkhazia. From a vast amount of Communist relics and a Soviet way of life, there is arguably nowhere else like Transnistria on earth.
There is a checkpoint between Moldova and Transnistria. Please, bear in mind: your passport WILL NOT get stamped. We will also visit Bender fortfess (where The Swedish King Carl XII lived for 4 years) and splendid Neamt monastery to see the tallest bell tower in Eastern Europe (70 meters tall).
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Transnistria Tour from Chișinău – Step Into a Soviet Time Capsule!
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Transnistria, a self-declared republic where time seems to have stopped in the Soviet era. This unique tour will take you from Chișinău to Transnistria, offering a rare opportunity to explore a region that still upholds Soviet values and traditions.
Itinerary & Highlights:
Morning: Journey to Bender and the Historic Fortress
Depart from Chișinău and travel east toward Tighina (Bender), a city with deep historical significance.
Visit Bender Fortress, a 15th-century stronghold originally built by Stephen the Great and later reinforced under Ottoman rule in the 16th century.
Walk through the fortress walls, explore the well-preserved towers, and learn about its turbulent history under Moldovan, Ottoman, and Soviet control.
Midday: Cultural Exploration in Tiraspol
Continue to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and its largest city, situated on the banks of the Nistru River.
Immerse yourself in the distinct Soviet-era atmosphere, where statues of Lenin, propaganda murals, and symbols of socialism remain untouched by time.
We’ll take a break for lunch at a traditional local restaurant (meal not included, approximately €8), where you can enjoy classic Transnistrian and Slavic cuisine.
Afternoon: Time Travel Through Soviet Heritage
Embark on a guided city tour of Tiraspol, exploring key landmarks:
Lenin’s Monument – a towering tribute to the Soviet leader.
The T-34 Tank Memorial – a relic from World War II, symbolizing Transnistria’s military history.
Suvorov Square – the city’s central hub, featuring monuments and Soviet-era buildings.
Evening: Return to Chișinău
After a full day of exploration, we will return to Chișinău, bringing home unforgettable memories of this enigmatic and unrecognized republic.
A Traditional Moldovan Lunch is also included Including a glass of Cricova Sparkling wine
Its my first time in Moldova and this trip was amazing. Tiraspol beautiful city with the long history.
We had the honour to participate in an tour to Transnistria. We had the best guide and driver imaginable. We learned so much about the historical background as well as the geographical features of the country.
Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience.
If you would like to understand better what happened in the Soviet times and to take some great pictures of Soviet architecture and mosaics, just visit Transnistria.
This tour is amazing especially with all the information about the USSR and life during the USSR. Our guide was really informative and looked after us really well. Thank you!
This is a must do tour if you are in Chisinau. Ekatrina is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and you really feel like you step back into the USSR!
Excursion was great and everything went smoothly without any issues. Natalia is a very nice and professional guide. In general there is not too much to see in Chisinau so tour to Transnistria is the most interesting thing to do in Chisinau. Highly recommended.
An outstanding tour with Natalia. she was very engaging, knowledgeable and fun. The day was really well constructed but he was also able to accommodate our request to see the FC Sheriff stadium. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in visiting Transnistria, a must do trip for sure.
10 out of 10! Super Guide! Stressless trip. Hidden details. We appreciated the tour very much. Really good English skills and nice company! A must do tour if you are in Moldova.
There is no single supplement surcharge for single travellers as this is a private tour. The more travelers in your private group the bigger the discount for the private tour.
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In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.
We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Our guide will also be your driver and drive you from Chisinau the the republic about 40 mins drive.
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If you would like to understand better what happened in the Soviet times and to take some great pictures of Soviet architecture and mosaics, just visit Transnistria.
We had the honour to participate in an tour to Transnistria. We had the best guide and driver imaginable. We learned so much about the historical background as well as the geographical features of the country.
Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience.
This tour is amazing especially with all the information about the USSR and life during the USSR. Our guide was really informative and looked after us really well. Thank you!
Its my first time in Moldova and this trip was amazing. Tiraspol beautiful city with the long history.
Excursion was great and everything went smoothly without any issues. Natalia is a very nice and professional guide. In general there is not too much to see in Chisinau so tour to Transnistria is the most interesting thing to do in Chisinau. Highly recommended.
