What’s it like to live when everyone is forced into the same cookie-cutter existence? The books are the same on every family’s shelves. The toys are the same in every kid’s toy box. The household products and processed foods all come in the same packages. Believe it or not, on this tour you get to see how individualism and creativity peek out from under the heavy lead blanket of communist autocratic systems. Look closely to see personal touches here and there amidst an otherwise banal landscape of conformity. Ask your guide for personal stories from family lore. Don’t forget to take a Polaroid in the living room to commemorate the visit.

The entrance fee, 150 RON, is about 30 euros. For what?! To visit grandma's apartment?! The amount is huge for what this so-called museum offers.

This experience is built for westerners who have never been in any soviet era apartment. Having lived and visited soviet era apartments for free my whole life this is a complete waste of money and a bit of a joke. The guide I had, Bogdan, was rude and felt very very threatened by my knowledge of 20th century Eastern European history. I suspect he also was threatened since I spoke Russian. It was interesting that it was like a time capsule but 30€ to visit a Soviet apartment is a waste of money at best. Save your money! There’s a communist museum with a replica apartment just like this in Brasov and it costs only a fraction. Avoid, unless you like wasting money.

We went with our 9 and 6 year old children to see Ferestroika museum. First, we were unsure whether a 90 minutes visit would be a good idea for our youngest kid or whether he would be bored after 15 minutes. Our guide, Alex, managed to keep the kids attention while at the same time, answering all our questions. At the end, we stayed and spent 2 full hours at Ferestroika! Well done! I can clearly recommend a visit to everyone interested in recent Romanian history.

Coming from Canada, we learned a lot on this tour! Our children loved exploring all the different artifacts, and eating the treats. This was certainly a highlight during our time in Bucharest. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant, he met us at the nearest metro station and walked us to the apartment, so we didn't have to search for it. Do yourself a favor and book this tour. A very unique attraction!

A great ‘slice of life’ museum. Very authentic. Alex the guide was very knowledgeable. Romania and Bucharest have a complicated history. This trip helped me to understand the communist part of their history.

This is definitlely the best cultural activity we did in Bucarest... we loved it ! It is an unuasual experience, an unusual way to present a country's history as you enter the appartement of a real family who lived there in the 80's. Alex, our guide is actually a historian specialised in the 80's era, and is happy to answer any question you may ask. You are offered drinks and delicious food too... definitely a must do in Bucarest ! Thank you very much Raluca, you know why, and thank you Alex for the great experience ! Bravo !!

really great experience that is both interactive and informative. A great way to have an immersive experience and learn some in depth accounts of Romanian communist history.

We did this tour with two other tourists and had a blast. David was very knowledgeable on the topic and keen to answer all our questions. The appartment gives a unique insight into daily life under communist rule. Do not miss if you're in Bucharest!

Had a great experience with this museum - Raluca helped us figure out the tickets for the same day we called, which was super helpful. And then we showed up late due to traffic, but Alex, our guide, was very accommodating and even stayed later to give us more details/information on the history. The entire experience was great and we truly enjoyed our time with Alex and the "museum" too! Thank you!!

An interesting experience, a good opportunity to learn about the Romanian communism from a friendly & professional team

What a great experience! This is not a museum like any other, but a time machine that lets you step into the late years of Communism and immerse yourself in the home of a real family. And unlike other museums where the exhibits are behind glass, this is one that you experience through touching, sitting, trying, smelling, and feeling. Alex was a terrific and well informed guide and the attention to detail, even the Steampunk TV that displays vintage video, is impressive. Well worth the visit for anyone interested in history.

A really intimate, and beautiful tour through Communism in Romania. I've never experienced an interactive tour like this. Andrei was an awesome guide through the communist house too, and there's many options for immersive experiences throughout. You step into the flat and you really feel like you are in the 1980s again. Thanks to Raluca and all the team for putting together something so incredible!

Want to know & feel how a Bucharestean family lived during the communist period? Look no more, and book a time-traveling session at Ferestroika. A highly enjoyable and enlightening peek into the daily life of a Romanian family under Ceausescu, and a well-documented, interactive, non-partisan experience that helps understand its legacy on present day Romania. Highly recommended.

Great initiative supported by passionate and committed young Romanians. They offer you for some moment a return in the past into the life of a family from communism time. An other way to understand the daily life of people and see that period from a different angle.