Real Transnistria: Italian Tour of Soviet Icons
An itinerary off the beaten track: between Bender and Tiraspol, discover the cities, symbols, and everyday life of a Transnistria frozen in time.
Trips out of the city with transport included. Our own day-trips page covers the towns worth eating in; these are the coaches and drivers that get you there.
For the operators we researched and recommend, see our food tours and cooking classes in Chișinău, or the experiences overview.
Day trips from Chișinău
Gagauzia: day tour in Gagauzia and Manuc Bei Mansion
Discover the Manuc Bei Mansion and the Gagauzia area on a full day tour from Chisinau. Visit the 19th-century Manuc Bei Mansion and learn about the Gagauz people and t...
Adventure in Gagauzia – Private Cultural Day Trip
Explore the autonomous region of Gagauzia on a private day trip and discover its rich heritage, welcoming locals, and unique traditions.
Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour
All of Transnistria in one trip! Delve into Soviet-era history on this tour to Transnistria from Chisinau. Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, includ...
Visit a Country That Doesn’t Exist — Transnistria Day Tour
Discover Transnistria with Alex, a local guide born and raised there, who makes this complex region clear, engaging, and easy to explore.
Transnistria Tour from Chisinau: A Living Soviet Time Capsule
Discover the highlights of Transnistria on a guided day trip from Chisinau. Explore Soviet-era landmarks, learn about the region's unique history, and enjoy authentic ...
Soroca Fortress, Candle of Gratitude & Roma Hill
Explore Soroca Fortress, the Candle of Gratitude, and the famous Roma Hill on a guided day trip from Chișinău with stunning views and fascinating local stories.
Transnistria Tour from Chisinau: Explore a Soviet Time Capsule
Join us on an unforgettable journey from Chișinău to Transnistria, a breakaway region frozen in time.
Orhei Vechi & Curchi Monastery Small Group Tour
Discover Orhei Vechi and Curchi Monastery on a guided day trip from Chișinău. Explore breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and Moldova's rich cultural heritage.
Chisinau: Discover Soviet Heritage of Transnistria
You will get a great opportunity to discover Soviet heritage of Transnistria - a country that doesn't exist. Explore Communist-era buildings, statues of Lenin, memoria...
Chisinau:Transnistria Soviet &Fish Farm & Sturgeon Factory
Our journey begins with a comfortable transfer from Chisinau to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria — a place where time seems to have stopped in the Soviet era,visi...
Soviet Secrets of Transnistria: Safe Tour to Bender
Step into a Parallel World Where the USSR Still Lives On Travel with us beyond Moldova’s eastern border to Transnistria, a breakaway republic frozen in time.
Chisinau: Hiking, Cave Monastery and Curchi Monastery Tour
Discover the unspoiled beauty of Moldova on a guided tour. Visit the Țipova Monastery, the Țipova Waterfall, and the iconic Orheiul Vechi, and savor traditional Moldov...
Private Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau
Explore Transnistria on a day trip from Chisinau. Visit the Wooden Church of Hirișeni, explore Tiraspol, and see the Bender Fortress.
Echoes of the USSR: Transnistria Heritage Tour
Discover Transnistria’s history, Soviet heritage, and local life on a guided day trip from Chișinău, including Bender Fortress and a city tour of Tiraspol.
Soviet Transnistria – the Country That Doesn’t Exist
Step into Soviet Transnistria, a country frozen in time and off the map. Explore Lenin statues, monuments, and streets that feel like the USSR never ended.
Tiraspol: Guided City Tour with Hidden Gems
Explore Tiraspol on a guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and the city's Soviet-era charm. Enjoy a comfortable experience with transportation and a lo...
Back in the USSR - Tiraspol & Bender City
Take tour to Transnistria. Visit a place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing: the country’s national coat of arms still includes the hammer and sickle an...
Discover the land of Gagauzia with a local guide
You are invited by the hospitable of Gagauzia.
A Journey through Communism: Transnistria Group Day Tour
Travel into the Soviet past on a group day tour to Transnistria. Discover communist landmarks, unique history, and one of Europe's most fascinating destinations.
Transnistria: Hidden Soviet Art & Mosaics
Depart from Chisinau and cross into Transnistria in search of more than 30 Soviet mosaics and 10 monumental bas-reliefs hidden across towns and villages rarely visited...