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Tim's Free Walking Tour - the 2-hour tour of Bucharest you would get from a friend.

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, French
Guru: Tim
Quality Verified Registered on May 17, 2022

Hey! I'm Tim, I'm French and I've lived in Bucharest for a couple years. When I settled in the city, I gave tours to friends and family, just for fun. Then I realized I had built a cool tour of Bucharest that would be nice to share with visitors.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Want to kick start your Romanian experience? Feel a bit lazy about reading that guidebook and want a quick intro to the city?

On this tour, we’ll go through the main sights of Bucharest to discover its history and culture. 

I’ll show you how the city was successively shaped by princes, kings, communism, and modern democracy. We’ll see how Bucharest developed from a small trading post to a vibrant city. I’ll tell you the stories of some famous Romanians (including a Dracula debunk).

 

Main landmarks include

  • The Romanian Athenaeum – our starting point
  • The communist party and secret police headquarters
  • The Royal Palace
  • The Macca-Villacrosse passage
  • The Central Bank of Romania
  • The Stavropoulos Monastery 
  • The Parliament – our endpoint 

… and many more bits and pieces of history, local tips, and fun facts

 

This tour is all about giving you a feel of the city in a relaxed and fun way. 

I’ll also provide all the recommendations you may need for your stay during and after the tour. 

Pe curând ! See you soon ! 

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  • Meeting point:
    1, Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, Bucu...
    1, Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, București 030167, Romania
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    I will be on the steps leading to the entrance of the Romanian Athenaeum. I'll wear a white and green striped shirt.

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).

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Andrieux 23 Oct 2022
Paris

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Travelled alone - Oct 2022
Super sympa le tour était très instructif Very kind the tour was very intersting
Paul 16 Oct 2022

I had a great time on Tim's tour. Starting with an introduction on the history of Romania, the tour then explores the main sights of Bucharest. Lots of interesting stories and anecdotes shared along the way that make the tour rememberable. Tim is very knowledgeable about Romania and answered all our questions with humor and extra info. The list of recommendations shared at the end of the tour is a nice plus. Highly recommended tour !
Annette 15 Oct 2022
Inverness

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Travelled alone - Oct 2022
I knew nothing about Romania or Bucharest before I joined the tour but Tim quickly increased my knowledge and interest. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and articulate. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know more about Bucharest.
Mirela 09 Oct 2022
Vienna

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Travelled in group - Oct 2022
Tim knows a lot of details about the places included in the tour He knows how to tell stories, he has charisma, he makes the tour very enjoyable and interesting. Highly recommend!
Tracy 01 Oct 2022
Geneva

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Travelled in group - Oct 2022
Lovely guy, French- and English-speaking. Very interesting tour, interesting stories and anecdotes.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non 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
There is no minimum number of people 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.
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