Things to Do 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).

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!    

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.

 Uncover the opposing regimes that changed Bucharest, from the Belle Époque of the kings and the World Wars to the communist era, visiting the iconic places where these events happened and finishing at the Parliament Palace.

☑️ 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!

 Highlights:

✔️ 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

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.

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.).

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!