Transnistria & Bender Fortress – A Journey Through Time and Controversy
Step into a frozen pocket of the USSR on this fascinating one-day tour to Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway state that still retains its Soviet charm. Explore Tiraspol, the capital of this self-declared republic, visit the historic Bender Fortress, and immerse yourself in a world where Lenin statues, Soviet relics, and political contradictions still dominate the streets.
🚐 Departure from Chișinău
Meet your guide and embark on a journey back in time as you cross the Dniester River into Transnistria.
🏛 Tiraspol City Tour
Discover Tiraspol, the de facto capital of Transnistria, often referred to as an open-air museum of Communism.
Walk along Lenin Street, where Soviet-era monuments and government buildings still dominate the skyline.
Visit Suvorov Square, home to statues of the Russian general and Soviet heroes.
See the House of Soviets, the Transnistrian Parliament, and the still-functioning CCCP-era tank monument.
Feel the atmosphere of a place that time forgot, where people still use Transnistrian rubles, unrecognized by any other country.
🍽 Lunch at Stolovka "Back in USSR" (Self-paid)
Step into an authentic Soviet-style cafeteria, where the menu consists of classic Russian dishes like solyanka soup, kotleta (meat cutlet), and Olivier salad. No English menu—just point, pick, and experience true Soviet nostalgia.
🛡 Bender Fortress & City Tour
Travel to Bender, home to one of the most strategically significant fortresses in the region.
Visit the 16th-century Bender Fortress, originally built by the Ottoman Empire after they conquered the region from Moldova.
Learn about its turbulent history, from Moldavian, Ottoman, and Russian control to its role in present-day Transnistria.
Explore its fortified walls, underground passages, and cannons, while enjoying panoramic views of the Dniester River.
🚐 Return to Chișinău
| 1-2 pers | 3-6 pers | 7-10 чел | |
| Standard price for 1 person | 127.40€ | 96.10€ | 55.60€ |
| weekend and evening price for 1 person | 127.40€ | 96.10€ | 55.60€ |
Book now and explore the last remnant of the Soviet Union that time forgot!
Tour Details:
📍 Starting Point: Chișinău
⏳ Duration: 1 day
🚍 Distance: 150 km
👟 Difficulty Level: Easy 👟
👥 Group Size: 2+ people
🎟 Available by reservation 2-3 days in advance
📌 What's Included:
✅ Private transport & driver as per itinerary
✅ Professional English-speaking guide
📌 What's Not Included:
❌ Lunch (self-paid at the restaurant)
❌ Entrance fee at Bender Fortress (self-paid)
❌ International flights, medical insurance, additional meals, and accommodation
📌 Recommendation: Bring cash in Moldovan Leu & Transnistrian Rubles, as international credit cards are not accepted in Transnistria.