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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Free Tour - Story of Bucharest
Walkabout Free Tours are the perfect choice to make the most of your time in Bucharest! We are the first free tour in town. With more than 10 years experience in the guiding industry, we will show you all the must-see-sites and hidden gems of our wonderful and exciting city while having fun. Join us for a memorable tour of Bucharest history, culture, and attractions.
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Tour description
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.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:C4H3+22G Bucharest, RomaniaC4H3+22G Bucharest, Romania
We meet daily in Unirii Park, by the fountains and next to the old clock. Please check out the below photo with the meeting point or add on google maps the location name Walkabout Free Tour - Story of Bucharest
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1Outside visitUnirii Fountains - the longest choreographed fountain system in the world
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2Free admissionManuc's Inn
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3Outside visit"Saint Anthony" Church
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4Outside visitOld Town
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5Free admissionStavropoleos Monastery Church
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6Outside visitCaru' cu Bere
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7Outside visitNational Museum of Romanian History
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8Outside visitNational Bank of Romania Museum
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9Outside visitMacca-Vilacrosse Passage
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10Outside visitCercul Militar Național
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11Outside visitRoyal Palace of Bucharest
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12Outside visitRevolution Square
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Miriam
27 Nov 2023
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Travelled in group -
Nov 2023
María ha sido una estupenda guía, hizo el free tour muy ameno y resolvió todas nuestras dudas. Super recomendable!
Amelia
24 Nov 2023
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Travelled in group -
Nov 2023
Really enjoyed our tour. Very informative on the history of Romania
Paula
23 Nov 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Nov 2023
Ha estado bien pero el chico que nos tocó era poco fluido, con silencios raros y poca cohesión entre el lugar y lo que contaba y al final se nos ha hecho un poco largo entre eso y el frío que hacía.
Aidan
23 Nov 2023
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Travelled alone -
Nov 2023
Very friendly guide! Highly informative tours.
Karla
22 Nov 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Nov 2023
Really great tour. Would recommend!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
When do you want to go?
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