Tours in Chisinau - The Capital of Moldova

Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldova, has a population of 800,000 people, including all suburban areas. The city is spread across 7 hills, just like the city of Rome, Istanbul, San Francisco, and Iasi.

Chisinau was severely bombed during WWII and was rebuilt by Soviet authorities in the following years. Documented as early as 1436, the city developed during the Russian era, a period marked by Moldova's incorporation into the Russian Empire from 1812 to 1918, before joining Greater Romania.

The city's rich history creates a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring tourists can savor the finest views and experiences!

In case you have preferences or wish to see other sites, I can organize a customized tour that includes all the locations that are of interest to you.

Tour Offerings

Chisinau Walking Tour

The first stop is a short walk to str. Pushkin and a souvenir shop
The Nativity Cathedral, The Bell Tower, and The Holy Gates
Cathedral Park - likely the most photographed place in the city!
The Great Assembly Square - where political speeches & protests occur
The Monument of Stephen the Great and Saint, Moldova's national hero
Stephen the Great Park, with the Alley of Classical Poets
The Monument of Pushkin, The Theatre of Ballet and Opera “Maria Biesu”
The Parliament Building, The President’s Palace, and the Transfiguration Church
National Museum of History, Museum of Fine Arts and the National Library
Str. 31, of August 1989
Romanian-French High School
Greek Orthodox Church
City Hall and the historic Organ Hall

Length of the tour: 2 hours minimum

50 EUR 2 hours, 60 EUR 3 hours - total, for a group up to 7 people

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Chisinau Soviet Mosaics Tour

Chisinau contains more than 27 old Soviet mosaics. Some of them are well kept, while others are not. In order to see all of them by car, one tourist needs two days! If you wish to explore these Soviet mosaics from Chisinau by car, please see our YouTube link: HERE

Length of the tour: 6-8 hours /day

*If you wish to see the most important mosaics in 1 day, the tour will take 8 hours by car

160 EUR /day, 300 EUR 2 days- Total, for a group up to 3. Includes transportation and guiding.

*Lunch will not be included, so be sure to bring cash to purchase meals while on the tour

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Chisinau Soviet Walking Tour

In this tour, you'll visit:

Chisinau Hotel & National Hotel
Academy of Sciences
Parliament & Presidency buildings
Moldtelecom building & Ismail street
State University of Moldova Student Dorms
Memorial Park & Cemetery
Soviet Mosaic - Attributes of Arts
Eternity Soviet Bathroom & Sauna building
Monument dedicated to the liberation from German Fascist occupation
Cinema Patria & Gaudeamus Cinema & Statue
Chisinau prison nr. 13
Cultural Entertainment House for students (if babushkas allow us to go inside)
Republican Stadium gates
Military Museum (external exhibit)
House of Army & Military Technique Exhibition
We'll take the trolleybus to Theatre of Ballet & Opera Maria Biesu Station
Guguta Cafe
Late lunch in the canteen of the Union's Soviet building

*(if we manage to finish the tour by 2pm and they still have food, from Mon-Fri)

60 EUR 2 persons, 80 EUR 10 persons - total, up to 20-person group.

*Be sure to bring 6 Lei for bus ride, 150 Lei for lunch (warning - no cards accepted for food!)

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Chisinau Jewish Tour

In this tour, you'll visit:

Jerusalem Street & Jewish Cemetery
Monument dedicated to victims of the Chisinau ghetto
Mercedes Benz Center - Holocaust Monument
Alunelul Park Monument, dedicated to the Chisinau Pogrom
Chehov Theatre & Eugen Doga Street
Askenazi Synagogue (if it is open, we’ll visit inside)
Habad Liubavich Synagogue (if it is open, we’ll visit inside)
Itzic Mangher Jewish Library & Museum (if it is open, we’ll visit inside)
Ruins of Rabbi Tirilson Synagogue (we’ll visit only from the outside)
Kedem Jewish Center (we’ll visit only from the outside)

*If we have time, we will visit Ciuflea Monastery, the place where the Chisinau Jewish Pogrom started in 1903

120 EUR - total, for a group up to 3 people

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Chisinau by Car

In this tour, you'll visit:

Valley of Mills Park and waterfall stairs
Lenin Statue from Moldexpo
Memorial Park & Cemetery
Eternity Kotovsky Monument & Cosmos Hotel
Railway station and palace entertainment
Village museum

*We will also visit some of the locations from Chisinau walking tour, and browse Steven the Great Statue and Saint Boulevard

120 EUR 4 hours, 150 EUR 7 hours - total, for up to 3-person group

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MEETING POINT - Options: Rail or Bus Station, Airport, Hotel, Address, Intersection, or Monument/Building

Suggested by Guide: McDonald's on Stefan cel Mare Blvd.

TOUR DURATION - 8 hours or less, depending on offering

ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED: 350 MDL per person - The minimum for dinner and drinks. Adjust this amount if you would like to buy gifts or any other products. USD, Euros, or MDL can be exchanged for local currency.

TRANSPORTATION - The vehicle provided by our guiding service will be a Opel Vivaro or a Renault Megane. It will have A/C and be in good running condition.

Interested in a tour? Gloria will get back to you!

What's Included?

Guiding Services

Private Transportation

Other: If the tour takes place during a Soviet national holiday (such as Victory Day), the tour may be slightly different. Our guide will give explanations of the Soviet national holidays and may include special events that coincide with the holiday.