• Stefan cel Mare Park - Stefan cel Mare Park is a renowned central green space in Chișinău. Visitors will enjoy a brief stroll to explore the park’s main pathways, monuments, and vibrant city life—ideal for photos and an introduction to the capital’s ambiance. The guide will provide insights into the park’s significance in local culture and daily life before the tour proceeds by vintage Lada to the next attractions.
• Victory Memorial and Eternal Flame - This memorial complex features one of Chișinău’s most impressive Soviet-era landmarks: a striking monument and the Eternal Flame. A short walk around the main structure will reveal symbolic details, and discussions will cover how public memory was shaped during the USSR era and its current relevance to locals. Expect excellent photo opportunities and a powerful “monumental” atmosphere.
• Chișinău State Circus - This stop showcases one of the city’s most iconic Soviet modernist structures, known for its bold, circular design and dramatic silhouette. Visitors will pause for photos and receive a brief explanation of the cultural significance of circuses in the USSR and how this building exemplifies the design language of that era.
• Abandoned “National” Hotel - This stop highlights one of Chișinău’s most fascinating “frozen-in-time” landmarks: the abandoned National Hotel. Visitors will take photos and walk around the exterior to observe its late-Soviet modernist architecture, the building’s scale, and the eerie atmosphere that has made it a local urban legend. The guide will explain why the project was halted, how it became a symbol of transition, and what architectural details reveal the era’s mindset. This visit focuses on storytelling, atmosphere, and striking photo opportunities.
• Romanita - This stop features one of Chișinău’s most iconic Soviet-era landmarks: the Romanita Building, easily identified by its unique “chamomile” shape. Visitors will pause for photos and take a short walk around the tower to appreciate its late-Soviet modernist design, bold curves, and the surrounding urban plan’s scale. The guide will discuss why this building became a symbol of the city’s skyline, its intended architectural message, and its current perception by locals. Expect excellent photo opportunities, quick “hidden detail” discoveries, and informative context before continuing the tour by vintage Lada.
• Piata Centrala - Passing through this area offers a glimpse into Chișinău’s daily life, where Soviet traditions, post-Soviet realities, and local culture converge. The guide will highlight truly local aspects (and those more tourist-oriented), showcase a few signature products and street scenes, and provide brief context as the tour continues by vintage Lada.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chisinau
• Bottled water
• Local guide in your car
• Private tour in a classic Lada / VAZ vintage car

• Food and drinks

This is not your typical city tour—it’s a journey back in time through Chișinău in a classic Lada/VAZ. On a personalized route, explore Soviet-era icons, brutalist architecture, mosaics, and deserted landmarks, pausing for the perfect photo opportunities and the fascinating stories behind them. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, convenient hotel pickup, and a local guide who transforms “concrete and symbols” into a vibrant, memorable experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.