After a brief introduction to the day, we will set off for Transnistria, or as it is called on the other side of the river – Pridnestrovie! During the journey (about 1 hour), we will retrace the history of Moldova and Transnistria, explaining the events that led to the birth of this de facto state, which is not recognised by the international community.
Upon arrival, we will visit Bender and Tiraspol on foot, discovering the main places of interest and some lesser-known spots, which are also linked to Italy in terms of history or interesting facts.
The route is of medium intensity: about 10 km on foot in total, interspersed with several journeys by car.
What to bring
Departure from Chișinău between 8:30 and 9:00.
After a brief introduction to the day, we will set off for Transnistria, or as it is called on the other side of the river – Pridnestrovie! During the journey (about 1 hour), we will retrace the history of Moldova and Transnistria, explaining the events that led to the birth of this de facto state, which is not recognised by the international community.
Upon arrival, we will visit Bender and Tiraspol on foot, discovering the main places of interest and some lesser-known spots, which are also linked to Italy in terms of history or interesting facts.
The route is of medium intensity: about 10 km on foot in total, interspersed with several journeys by car.
At the end of the city tours, tourists can choose one of the following two options, depending on their
interests and the time available:
Bender Fortress (Tighina)
One of only two medieval fortresses in Moldova. The guided visit allows you to understand the strategic role of the region between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Ticket: 100 Transnistrian roubles (about €5). Duration: 45-60 minutes.
Abandoned school near Tiraspol
This is not just a visit to an abandoned building: the site’s caretaker will also be our guide and, classroom by classroom, will tell stories, interesting facts and anecdotes about school life in the Soviet era, helping us to better understand the USSR’s education system and everyday life in that period.
Contribution to the caretaker: €10 per person. Duration of the visit: about 1 hour.
The choice of visiting the fortress or the school is completely optional.
Lunch and any dinner are not included in the price. You can have lunch in the “URSS” wine cellar in Bender, with its popular atmosphere, or at the “Back in USSR” restaurant in Tiraspol.
N.B. Maximum number of participants: 6 people.
There is no single supplement surcharge for single travelers as this is a private tour.
Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:
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In the event of extremely 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.
This tour included pick up from central Chisinau hotels.
It’s a frozen conflict zone in name but day-to-day life is calm. The 1992 war ended thirty years ago. Tourists are common, especially from Germany, the US, and the UK. Moldova-tours monitor the situation hourly.
EU, US, UK, Canadian citizens get a free “migration card” at the border, 10 minutes. I bring car paperwork. Transnistrian border officials speak Russian, Our guide handles communication.
House of Soviets and Lenin, no problem. Active military checkpoints, not advised. Moldova-Tours guide will tell you the rules at each spot.
