Red Streets Cycling Tour
Option 1
Join us for an unforgettable cycling adventure in Pridnestrovie (formerly Transnistria), one of Europe’s last Soviet time capsules. This tour takes you through historic cities, rural villages, and cultural landmarks, offering a rare glimpse into daily life in the unrecognized country - Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR).
We begin our ride in Tiraspol, the de facto capital of Transnistria, cycling past 25 October Square, the Parliament Building, the historic WWII Tank, the House of Soviets, and Gagarin Square. As we continue, we’ll pass key landmarks such as the Russian Embassy, the National Bank, the Sheriff Supermarket, and the bustling Green Market, where locals trade fresh produce and goods. We will than visit the old soviet fighter jet monument in Balka region as well as the state propaganda
Option 2: continue cycling to Benderi town.
We leave Tiraspol behind and take a special trip over the Dniester River on an old Soviet-era military ferry, a novel experience that links us to the Soviet and religious past of this region. On the opposite bank of the river, we reach the Kitkani Village, which houses the stunning Noul Neamț Monastery, an Orthodox complex famous for its golden domes and spiritual atmosphere. We will also visit the House of Culture, where a prominent statue of Lenin stands proudly.
We continue our journey amidst rolling fields, typical Soviet-era dachas, and the quaint village of Merenesti, where time appears to have stood still. We then arrive in Bender, a city steeped in history on the Dniester River banks. Here, we'll visit Bender Fortress, an Ottoman fortress from the 16th century, before cycling through the city to view the main square, principal civil war points from the 1992 war, the Revolutionary Train, and the House of Culture.
The tour ends with a picturesque cycling back to Tiraspol.
Join us for an unforgettable cycling adventure in Pridnestrovie (formerly Transnistria), one of Europe’s last Soviet time capsules. This tour takes you through historic cities, rural villages, and cultural landmarks, offering a rare glimpse into daily life in the unrecognized country - Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR).
We begin our ride in Tiraspol, the de facto capital of Transnistria, cycling past 25 October Square, the Parliament Building, the historic WWII Tank, the House of Soviets, and Gagarin Square. As we continue, we’ll pass key landmarks such as the Russian Embassy, the National Bank, the Sheriff Supermarket, and the bustling Green Market, where locals trade fresh produce and goods. We will than visit the old soviet fighter jet monument in Balka region as well as the state propaganda
Option 2: continue cycling to Benderi town.
We leave Tiraspol behind and take a special trip over the Dniester River on an old Soviet-era military ferry, a novel experience that links us to the Soviet and religious past of this region. On the opposite bank of the river, we reach the Kitkani Village, which houses the stunning Noul Neamț Monastery, an Orthodox complex famous for its golden domes and spiritual atmosphere. We will also visit the House of Culture, where a prominent statue of Lenin stands proudly.
We continue our journey amidst rolling fields, typical Soviet-era dachas, and the quaint village of Merenesti, where time appears to have stood still. We then arrive in Bender, a city steeped in history on the Dniester River banks. Here, we'll visit Bender Fortress, an Ottoman fortress from the 16th century, before cycling through the city to view the main square, principal civil war points from the 1992 war, the Revolutionary Train, and the House of Culture.
The tour ends with a picturesque cycling back to Tiraspol.
Tour Highlights:
Option 1:
1 person: 60 EUR
2 persons: 80 EUR
3 persons: 120 EUR
4 persons: 150 EUR
Option 2:
1 person: 75 EUR
2 persons: 95 EUR
3 persons: 140 EUR
4 persons: 170 EUR
Step into the past and explore the last remnants of the Soviet Union—all from the saddle of your bike!
- Explore Tiraspol: Cycle through the de facto capital of Transnistria, visiting 25 October Square, the Parliament Building, historic WWII Tank, House of Soviets, Gagarin Square, and the Green Market.
- Soviet Monuments: See the Soviet Fighter Jet Monument in Balka and experience state propaganda in action.
- Soviet Ferry Ride: Cross the Dniester River on a vintage Soviet military ferry.
- Visit Kitkani Village: Discover the stunning Noul Neamț Monastery and House of Culture with Lenin’s statue.
- Cycle Through History: Ride through Merenesti, visit Bender Fortress, and explore Bender with civil war sites, Revolutionary Train, and the House of Culture.
Option 1:
1 person: 60 EUR
2 persons: 80 EUR
3 persons: 120 EUR
4 persons: 150 EUR
Option 2:
1 person: 75 EUR
2 persons: 95 EUR
3 persons: 140 EUR
4 persons: 170 EUR
Step into the past and explore the last remnants of the Soviet Union—all from the saddle of your bike!
Price Option 1
From 60 EUR
Included:
- Guide
- Bicycle rental
- Kvas (summer drink)
- Original post cards
- Entrance fees – fortress, ferry
Price: Option 2
From 75 EUR
Optional extras
Ask your guide
- Soviet-era Souvenirs or flee marke: Shop for unique keepsakes.
- Local Products & Meals: Try “Made in Pridnestrovie” goods or enjoy a meal in a Soviet-style canteen.
- Local Tea/Coffee Experience: Share a cozy moment with locals at their homes.
- Lunch at Stolovka СССP or Back to USSR.
Duration
Option1 - 4 hrs & Option2 - 7 hrs
Meet Our Team
The coolest guides work every day to provide the best service and make our guests happy
- DmitriFounder, Tour Guide, Teacher of Russian language
- KateTour Guide & Teacher of Russian / English / German languages
- YaroslavTour Guide & Teacher of English / Russian / Chinese languages
- DariaTour Guide in English language
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