Things to Do in Bucharest
• Choose from three uniquely designed zones—Galaxy, The Palm, and Elysium—to create a spa experience tailored to your needs.
• Get an adrenaline boost in the Galaxy Zone with water slides, wave pools, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, and play areas, perfect for families with children.
• Step into a tropical resort atmosphere in The Palm Zone, featuring lush vegetation, thermal mineral pools, hydromassage beds, and an expansive botanical garden.
• For the ultimate relaxation, indulge in premium spa experiences in the Elysium Zone, including themed saunas, infrared therapy rooms, and infinity pools.
Want to truly understand Bucharest and not just see it? Our Free Tour Story of Bucharest brings the city to life through stories, history and hidden places you would never discover on your own.
Join us on a fascinating journey through more than 2,000 years of history, from the Roman origins of the region to the times of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), the communist era and the Revolution of 1989.
This tour combines history, legends and local stories, making it ideal for travelers who want to understand Bucharest beyond the guidebooks.
Along the way you will also receive local tips about traditional food, great places to go out and unique experiences to make the most of your stay in Bucharest.
Why choose our tour?
✔ Organized by Walkabout Free Tours – the first free tour in Bucharest
✔ One of the top-rated tours in the city with thousands of happy travelers
✔ Experienced local guides and engaging storytelling
✔ Perfect introduction to Bucharest
✔ Ideal for your first day in the city
✔ Authentic local recommendations
✔ A mix of history, legends and modern life
Places are limited and tours often fill up quickly – reserve your spot now to make sure you don’t miss the experience.
Price: The tour is tip-based – at the end you can pay what you feel the experience was worth.
• Choose from three distinct zones: Galaxy, The Palm, and Elysium, each offering a unique atmosphere and experience tailored to your interests.
• For adventure, head to the family-friendly Galaxy Zone, featuring 16 water slides, a wave pool, indoor jacuzzis, and water beds for hydromassages.
• At The Palm, unwind in a tropical resort-like oasis with over 800,000 plants, indoor and outdoor thermal pools, wet saunas and a natural beach.
• For a premium wellness retreat, relax at Elysium, home to exclusive themed saunas, mineral pools, steam rooms, and panoramic infinity pools.
• For the best experience, upgrade your ticket to include access to The Palm or Elysium, giving you the perfect mix of adventure and rejuvenation.
Join us on a relaxed and engaging walking tour where our passionate guides will take you through the city’s most iconic landmarks while sharing stories, curiosities, and local insights you won’t find in guidebooks.
Whether it’s your first time in the city or you’re simply curious to discover Bucharest through the eyes of someone who truly loves it — this tour is made 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
📍 Spots fill up fast! Reserve now and explore Bucharest like never before! 🚀
• Marvel at lavish meeting rooms, the iconic Ballroom with nearly 500 chandeliers, and over 1,400 mirrors add a dazzling touch to this architectural marvel.
• Opt for a guide in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian.
We start in front of the Colțea Church (Biserica Colței), reveal its history and introduce our guests to the general history of Romania. Then we go to the kilometer 0 of Bucharest, not forgetting to tell the most interesting facts about it and about the building that is in his yard.
We continue our tour of Bucharest entering the Old Town, visiting the Capitoline Wolf and learning about the creation of the Romanian people. Then we can find out how the communist era affected the general appearance of Bucharest.
Our next stop is dedicated to describing all the most delicious Romanian dishes, including traditions and superstitions! What would a tour be without an inn that is over 200 years old and the oldest church still standing in the city? It's probably not that great, so we stop at Manuc's Inn and Saint Anthony's Church. We continue by telling the 100% true story of the ruler who inspired the legend of Dracula.
After discovering the amazing building that houses the National Bank of Romania, we enter the Macca Villacrosse passage, a beautiful quiet place in the morning that comes alive at night when the bars are full of people.
There are a few more stops that will light your imagination about the old Bucharest, the last stop being dedicated to the Parliament building, the creation of the famous dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
Don't worry, our last stop is five minutes away from restaurants and bars, in case you want to grab lunch right after the tour!
• Discover a secret staircase hidden behind a fireplace that winds between the first and third floors and 57 rooms featuring hand-carved furniture.
• In the Guard Room and Medieval Armor Rooms, you’ll find pikes, shields, and suits of armor once used by the castle’s soldiers.
• Upgrade your experience with an audio guide, or opt for priority fast-track tickets that grant access to the Torture Rooms, Time Tunnel, and include a printed souvenir photo.
• Fun fact: Princess Ilena ran the castle as a hospital during World War II. She named it 'The Hospital of the Queen’s Heart' and provided treatment for wounded soldiers from Brasov.
What was it really like to live under one of the most restrictive communist regimes in Eastern Europe?
Join this powerful walking tour and discover the hidden stories of Communist Bucharest, from propaganda and surveillance to resistance and revolution.
For more than four decades Romania lived under the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu, a regime that reshaped the city and controlled nearly every aspect of daily life.
But beyond the political speeches and massive buildings, there were millions of ordinary people trying to survive, adapt and sometimes quietly resist.
What you will discover
Starting in Revolution Square, the symbolic place where the Romanian Revolution began, we explore the streets of the city to uncover the dramatic story of Romania’s communist era.
During this tour you will learn:
• how communism came to power in Romania
• how propaganda and personality cults shaped society
• the role of the secret police and surveillance
• why entire historic neighborhoods were demolished to build the massive Palace of the Parliament
• how people lived with food shortages, censorship and restrictions
This tour is about history, but also about real human stories — how people lived, adapted and survived behind the Iron Curtain.
Why choose our tour?
✔ Organized by Walkabout Free Tours – the first free tour in Bucharest
✔ One of the top-rated tours in the city with thousands of happy travelers
✔ Experienced local guides and engaging storytelling
✔ More than just dates and buildings - we focus on everyday life: housing, food shortages, propaganda, education, and what it meant to grow up during the dictatorship.
✔ Interactive and engaging - we encourage questions, discussion and curiosity — this is not a scripted lecture.
Places are limited and tours often fill up quickly – reserve your spot now to make sure you don’t miss the experience.
Price: The tour is tip-based – at the end you can pay what you feel the experience was worth.
• Choose from three distinct zones, Galaxy, The Palm, and Elysium, to create your ideal spa experience.
• Galaxy Zone: Perfect for families and thrill-seekers, this area features 16 water slides, an indoor wave pool, and hydro-massage water beds.
• The Palm Zone: Step into a tropical resort-themed setting with mineral-rich pools, jacuzzis, saunas, and gardens housing over 800,000 plants.
• Elysium Zone: For a more exclusive experience, indulge in Elysium zone's saunas, infinity pools, and spa treatments to soothe your body and mind.
• For adventure and relaxation, upgrade your visit to The Palm and Elysium zones for access to all Therme București attractions, including the Galaxy Zone.
Do you want to explore Bucharest with a passionate local guide ? Look no further ! I am a huge fan of history and the stories that make the city I am visiting. That’s why in this tour we wont just focus on random historical stuff , like at a college lecture, but more on stories collected from others or myself and combine it with the history of the city so you can have a better view about daily life now and during communism. Some ancient history included aswell.
As i am not a fan of huge guided tours , i will limit this experience to maximum 25 people.
After the tour your will be ready for your Bucharest exploration ! You will learn what to eat, what not eat but most importantly we will have fun, laugh, learn and enjoy our time in this fascinating city that I call home ! So join me and we will:
- Find out about the dark history of communism , the biggest anti-comunism Revolution ever and see the second largest building in the world , The House of the People,
- See a wonderful passage between the old town and Victory Avenue,
- Explore the old Town and hear stories about people that lived here
- Hear about how strange life was during communism
- See one of the most beautiful churches in the city center , Stavropoleos and find out it's history,
- Get food recommendations (non-tourist traps ),
- And more !
- What we won't see - vampires 😐
So join me and let’s have fun ! 😃
Euros, Dollars and Lei are accepted as tips! Most people support this tour with €10–20 depending on how much they enjoyed it. It allows me to keep doing this full time. (GuruWalk takes 2.2 euros for each person who booked)!
I only accept REVOLUT as card payment. If you do not have it, please have cash !
• Travel from Bucharest in comfort with included transport and a professional guide, plus an audio guide for your smartphone.
• Step inside Peles Castle, a neo-Renaissance masterpiece, and uncover its royal history and ornate interiors.
• Explore Bran Castle, steeped in medieval legends and famously linked to the Dracula myth.
• Stroll through Brașov’s old town, where Baroque and Gothic architecture line charming cobbled streets.
• Gaze out at sweeping Carpathian Mountain views as you journey between Romania’s most iconic sights.
• Dive into the Dracula myth and Romanian royal history as you visit two of the country’s most iconic castles.
Everything you want to know about Romanian communism in a free paid tour.
Almost 50 years of communism impacted Romania as a country and the lives of its people. Our habits are still influenced by the communist heritage and you will clearly understand why after this Free Tour.
Learn about the communist regime and its top leader Ceausescu , how he came to power, and how he was ultimately executed for crimes against his people.
Bucharest of all cities was badly affected by Ceausescu's decisions and his crazy dream of destroying the old city and building a new communist one, which also includes the huge Parliament building. You will have the opportunity to stop at a place where there was an entire neighborhood, totally demolished at the request of the glorious leader.
The tour will also take you through all the struggles of the Romanian people , from the lack of basic food, the heat, the lack of privacy and the fear of doing something more than what the Party wanted.
• Step inside lavishly decorated rooms showcasing carved wood, stained glass, and ornate ceilings that reflect 19th-century elegance.
• Learn about the history of King Carol I’s summer retreat while taking in treasures ranging from Murano glass chandeliers to intricate weapon collections.
• Choose the guided English-language option to gain rich context, anecdotes, and royal stories that bring the castle’s past vividly to life.
The Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest offers an authentic cultural experience as one of the city's most genuine attractions. While not as popular as other cultural landmarks, visiting this cemetery is certainly a top activity for those who appreciate history, culture, or have an affinity for heartbreaking love stories.
It is not just a final resting place for the departed, but a home to myriad tales of love, honor, heroism, and tragedy, painted on the canvas of Romania's socio-political past.
Join our free tour in Bellu Cemetery to discover the intriguing past of Bucharest and gain insight into the cultural customs surrounding death.
