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Free Tour - Story of Bucharest

4.94
Excellent(1834)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish and Italian
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Registered on 10 August 2018
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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.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

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

  • 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.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 36, București 030167, Romania
We meet daily in Roma Square, by the statue of the Lupa Capitolina — the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus. Look for our orange umbrella!
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Outside visit
Lupa Capitolina
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Free entry
Manuc's Inn
3
Outside visit
"Saint Anthony" Church
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.94
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Professionalism
4.97
Fun
4.82
Communication
4.93
Quality
4.92
Route
4.84

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 7 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free Tour - Story of Bucharest
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