Get 10% off on the app with promo code APP10

Scan to download
Currency
  • SGDSingapore Dollar
  • AUDAustralian Dollar
  • EUREuro
  • GBPPound Sterling
  • INRIndian Rupees
  • IDRIndonesian Rupiah
  • JPYJapanese Yen
  • HKDHong Kong Dollar
  • MYRMalaysian Ringgit
  • TWDNew Taiwan Dollar
  • THBThai Baht
  • PHPPhilippine Peso
  • USDU.S Dollar
  • NZDNew Zealand Dollar
  • VNDVietnamese Dong
  • KRWKorean Won
  • AEDEmirati Dirham
  • CNYChinese Yuan
  • CADCanadian Dollar
  • CHFSwiss Franc
Language
  • 한국어
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • 简体中文

Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

5.0

Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

5.0
Next available dates
Wed
May 27
Thu
May 28
Fri
May 29
Sat
May 30
Sun
May 31
Mon
Jun 1
Tue
Jun 2
Bestseller

Back in the USSR - Private

Duration: 8 hours
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Private Tour Pickup included

From
USD 360.02

For KrisFlyer members only

Back in the USSR - Group Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Pickup included

From
USD 157.43

For KrisFlyer members only

Highlights

We invite you to discover Transnistria – the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle and the Lenin is revered till today.


Our first stop will be the Bender fortress - an architectural monument of the XVI century. It was built on the model of the Western European structure of bastion type. You can walk along the walls enjoying the great views of the Dniester River.


After Bender, we take you to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and the 2nd largest town of Moldova. We will take you to the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as V. Lenin monument and House of Soviets, the Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), the Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more.


Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.

Itinerary

  • Chisinau

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria
  • Bendery Fortress

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Our first stop will be at Bender Fortress. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes (kalabalik) between Charles XII of Sweden, who had taken refuge there with the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava.
  • Bender

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After the the tour of the fortress, we will take you to visit the town of Bender. We will stop at Sheriff market, at the central open air market, the soviet canteen "Stolovka", Soviet Memorials and Monuments etc.
  • Tiraspol

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After Bender, we take you to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and the 2nd largest town of Moldova. We will take you to the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as: V. Lenin monument and house of soviets, Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more. At the end of the tour we can take you for a lunch in Tiraspol, Back in the USSR Restaurant (The lunch is optional and not included). Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.
  • Chisinau

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    End of the trip. Transfer to Chisinau.

What's included

INCLUDED

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees as per program

NOT INCLUDED

Souvenirs
Lunch is not included, but we will be glad to organize it for you and you can pay at the restaurant by card or cash.

Customer reviews

5.0

63 verified reviews
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration of the tour (8 hours), is including the driving time to Transnistria and back to Chisinau.
Valid passport is required for the customs control
International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.

Location

Provider

TopToursMoldova

Earn or redeem miles on your bookings

From

USD 157.43

or use 20,138 KrisFlyer miles
Why Pelago?
  • Trusted by millions of travellers
  • Choose from 200,000+ activities
  • Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
  • A Singapore Airlines company
Get 10% off on the app with promo code APP10
Scan to download
© 2026 Encounters Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Travel agent license: TA03351support@pelago.co
Currency
  • SGDSingapore Dollar
  • AUDAustralian Dollar
  • EUREuro
  • GBPPound Sterling
  • INRIndian Rupees
  • IDRIndonesian Rupiah
  • JPYJapanese Yen
  • HKDHong Kong Dollar
  • MYRMalaysian Ringgit
  • TWDNew Taiwan Dollar
  • THBThai Baht
  • PHPPhilippine Peso
  • USDU.S Dollar
  • NZDNew Zealand Dollar
  • VNDVietnamese Dong
  • KRWKorean Won
  • AEDEmirati Dirham
  • CNYChinese Yuan
  • CADCanadian Dollar
  • CHFSwiss Franc
Language
  • 한국어
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • 简体中文