Tours & Activities in Bucharest
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.
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!
On this free tour, you can discover interesting stories from the fascinating history of Bucharest, how under the time of the Romanian Monarchy the city progressed and modernized so much that it became known as Little Paris, and how the Communist regime came to change Bucharest by brutally transforming it.
You will hear stories about the greatest people who lived and left their mark on Bucharest as well as on world history. The free tour includes stops at the important sights in the center of Bucharest, which will also reveal more about the local culture, significant architecture, and vintage photos the guides will show you.
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
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.
