Tours & Activities in Bucharest
Step into the heart of Bucharest on this must-join free walking tour, where history, culture, and stunning architecture come to life. If you want to see all the city’s essential landmarks in one experience, this is the tour for you!
🚶♂️ Why Join This Tour?
✔️ See all of Bucharest’s must-visit landmarks in one tour
✔️ Engaging storytelling that brings the city’s history to life
✔️ Perfect for first-time visitors—get a full introduction to Bucharest
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Get the pulse of the city with our Story of Bucharest free tour that we run everyday, shine or rain! Stroll through more than 500 years of history from the times of Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula to the world wars and the “golden era” of communism ending with the Revolution from '89.
Get the best of your travel experience with local tips about traditional cuisine, places to hang out or cool events.
On the tour, we cover the most important sights and attractions such as
- Unirii square with a perfect view over the Palace of Parliament
- Old town
- Manuc’s Inn
- Stavropoleos Church
- Victory Avenue
- National History Museum
- The National Bank of Romania
- Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- Military Club
- Royal Palace
- Revolution square
...and MANY more hidden gems and curiosities that most locals don't even know!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This tour is organized by Walkabout Free Tours, the first free tour in town.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring a bottle of water
- Cost: the tours are tip-based so you can pay whatever you think is appropriate at the end of the tour.
Come and join us on a vibrant tour of Bucharest with Artista Tours!
Our guides will lead you through the city's hidden gems and iconic landmarks, sharing engaging stories and unique perspectives. Discover Bucharest's rich history and vibrant Art and Architecture scene with our talented guides.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Bucharest with the best! 🙂
Hello traveler,
I invite you to a walking tour in the heart of #Bucharest.
I believe that walking tours with a 100 % LOCAL are the best way to see a city and by walking with me, you will find out more about this splendid destination in Romania, its vibrant past and dynamic present.
Book the authentic and visit some of the highlights with a local insider (you can also reach me on the Facebook page: Go Visit Bucharest).
Sites you will visit:
- Stravropoleos Church (Old Town)
- CEC Palace
- Calea Victoriei Boulevard
- Pasajul Macca-Villacrosse
- Cercul Militar
- Palatul Telefoanelor
- Revolution Square & former Royal Palace
- Ateneul Român (ending point).
Useful information:
- Duration: aprox. 2h, depending on the group number.
- Meeting point: the front doors of The Marmorosch Hotel (Old Town). I will have a handmade signpost.
- Outfit: casual (according to weather conditions). Please wear comfortable walking shoes, proper clothing or/ and an umbrella if needed. With the suitable gears there is no such thing as "bad weather".
- THE TOUR will take place even with 2-3 people, RAIN or SHINE, I am there to help you take advantage of your limited time in the city.
Thank you and see you soon!
Dracula. A labyrinth of interconnected tunnels underneath the city. Ghost stories. Plenty of skeletons hidden in plain sight. The plague. A very amorous prince. Kinky prostitutes. Brazilians with a taste for the occult. The eternal horrible life of orphans. Crazy Balkan superstitions. All enriched with loads of historical information, fun facts and interesting observations, that will ensure you a great time during this tour. If you're bored of the same tour of city center you probably had in any foreign city you've been to, than try this tour. We assure you we're going to say the stories that will stick with you.
Our guides put a lot of effort into making this tour as great as it is. The recommended tip for their effort is 20 euros/person.
The tour starts from Monday to Friday at 10.00 and 13.30 (1.30 pm).
Contact us on WhatsApp , using this phone number +4072316496, to receive a free PDF with useful information about Bucharest (where and what to eat, where to walk, what to visit etc.).
Discover the main landmarks of communist history in Bucharest with our passionate local guides. We will start the tour in the Revolution Square by the former headquarter of the Romanian Communist Party and continue off the beaten path to see another face of Bucharest that we do not show on the other tours we offer.
During the walking tour we will share stories of communism in Romania, pros and cons of the period, the relation between the communist regime and religion, industry, labor, economy, culture and everyday life of the people.
We try to be objective in presentation but share true family stories.
Be prepared to explore the city in a 2.5 hour long walk while exploring life under the socialist regime and visiting sites that played a role in communist days.
On the tour, we cover sights and attractions such as:
- Revolution Square
- Former Headquarters of the Communist Party
- Palace Hall
- Cismigiu Park
- Mihai Voda Church
- Palace of Parliament
...and MANY more hidden gems and curiosities that most locals don't even know!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This tour is organized by Walkabout Free Tours, the first free tour in town.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as we are going to walk around 2h and 30 min
- Cost: the tours are tip-based so you can pay whatever you think is appropriate at the end of the tour.
The Communism vs Monarchy free tour is not just “walking history”.
But it is a stroll full of intriguing stories and happenings. Ultimately they all left their mark on the architecture, streets and spectacular landmarks of Bucharest.
- Discover how a communist dictator and changed an entire city
- Hear personal stories about life behind the Iron Curtain from our guides
- Stop by the second largest administrative building in the world, the Palace of the Parliament
Join us to find a city of remarkable contrasts, buildings and stories!
This activity includes:
- The Romanian Athenaeum – first stop
- Equestrian statue of King Carol
- Telephone Palace
- Revolution Square
- Victoria Avenue
- Casa Capsa
- Military Circle
- Regina Elisabeta Boulevard
- Cismigiu Garden
- Parliament Palace – last stop
Minimum number of participants: 4
