Bucharest's Bellu Cemetery: A Tour of Art, History & Legends

The Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest offers an authentic cultural experience as one of the city's most genuine attractions. While not as popular as other cultural landmarks, visiting this cemetery is certainly a top activity for those who appreciate history, culture, or have an affinity for heartbreaking love stories.

It is not just a final resting place for the departed, but a home to myriad tales of love, honor, heroism, and tragedy, painted on the canvas of Romania's socio-political past.

Join our free tour in Bellu Cemetery to discover the intriguing past of Bucharest and gain insight into the cultural customs surrounding death.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Walkabout Free Tours Bucharest

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Guiding since 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.

5 stops

837 m walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Bellu CemeteryThe meeting point will be by the entrance of Bellu Cemetery. From the city center you can get there by subway, Eroii Revolutiei stop (take the blue line) or by tram no.7 from Piata Unirii. Whether you arrive by metro or tram, be sure to use Exit E / Calea Serban Voda. When you exit the metro walk for 200m and look for our orange umbrella. When you exit the metro, look for our orange umbrella.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

The Gheorghieff Mausoleum

Outside visit

Mausoleum of Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino

Outside visit

Iulia Hasdeu Crypt

5 stops

837 m walking

2 hours

Outside visit

The Gheorghieff Mausoleum

Outside visit

Mausoleum of Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino

Outside visit

Iulia Hasdeu Crypt

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

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.