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From Monarchy to Communism Free Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on August 10, 2018

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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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover a hidden world of palaces, elegance and intriguing stories with our passionate local guides. We will journey in time from the moment that Romania became a Monarchy to the dark times of communism and the bloody revolution. 

The monarchy shaped Bucharest in a unique way compared to any other city in Romania and today’s urban vibes are bringing it back to life. The “belle epoque” period is the most fascinating of all, bringing impressive architecture that should not be missed during your stay in Bucharest.

Join us to discover the best of Bucharest with our free tour ‘From Monarchy to Communism’!

On the tour, we cover the most important sights and attractions such as

  • Victory Avenue
  • Palace of the National Military Circle
  • Palace of the Telephones
  • Victory and English Passage
  • Romanian Atheneum
  • Palace Music Hall
  • 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?

  • Meeting point:
    Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta, Bucureșt...
    Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta, București, Romania
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    In front of the National Military Club, by the flag. For the location click on the below photo or add on google maps the text Walkabout Free Tour - From Monarchy to Communism

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Cercul Militar Național
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Odeon Theatre
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Palace of Telephones
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Pasajul Englez
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Sala Palatului
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Ateneul Român
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Royal Palace of Bucharest
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Revolution 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

303 ratings
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Professionalism
4.92
Fun
4.75
Expression
4.84
Quality
4.89
Route
4.75
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Alexander 18 Feb 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2023
Elena really guided us through the history of Romania and no-one dropped out despite the rain! She is both knowledgeable and entertaining, and was happy to be grilled with all sorts of questions at an improvised 'press conference' towards the end of the tour.
Chirag 27 Dec 2023
London

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Great tour with a knowledgeable guide!
Adriana 12 Nov 2023
Tallinn

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Oh she was fun, sweet and knowledgeable at the same time :) Good route and great stories that stick with me for a long time. Can say that she is the best guide of the whole Bucharest! Thanks!
Claudia 01 Nov 2023
Hamburg

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
My partner and I love to do these tours when we travel to city’s, so we have done quite a few. We both agreed, THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST CITY TOUR WE HAVE EVER DONE! Elena is an amazing tour guide, it was very interesting, fun and emotionally touching. She also seems to be a very good person and we wish her all the best.
Andrés 31 Oct 2023
Playa del Carmen

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Elena es muy buena!
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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.
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