Free Tour - The Story of Bucharest

About the Tour

The Story of Bucharest, that’s how your Bucharest trip starts! Get the pulse of the city with our tour that will give you the basics of Bucharest and local tips. Stroll through more than 500 years of history from the times of Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula to the “golden era” of communism, the ’89 Revolution and today’s protests. Unravel the stories not to be found in guidebooks and explore the city with one of our passionate local guides! 

Get the best of your travel experience with local tips about traditional cuisine, places to hang out or cool events. 

Places we will visit:

• Unirii square with a perfect view over the Palace of Parliament
• Manuc’s Inn
• Stavropoleos Church
• Victory Avenue
• National History Museum
• The National Bank of Romania
• Macca-Villacrosse Passage
• University of Bucharest

...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.

Meeting point: Open in Google Maps

How to find me: In the park of Plaza de la Unión, just in front of the clock where the fountain.

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