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Timisoara Essentials Tour with Alex - Discover the city!👣🎥✨
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Guru: Alexandru-Andrei
Registered on 31 May 2024
Hi, I'm Alex! Was raised in Timisoara, a unique place in Europe I fell in love with, due to its cultural diversity.
Although I graduated Computer Science, the love for my city pushed me to getting a Tour Guide certificate and tell people stories of Timisoara for 4 years now.🤩
My tour is a unique mix of history and spicy stories, filled with humour. We'll explore Timisoara's journey from a 14th-century fortress and a key hub during the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the motor of the 1989 Romanian Revolution.
Using my background in technology, with my storytelling, history knowledge and humour, my goal is to make people feel the city's multicultural and innovative spirit, which made it the first city to use Electrical Lights in Europe.💡
Let's explore the city together! 🤗
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Hi! I'm Alex, a local with a passion for history and tech. Join me for a deep dive into Timișoara's stories. This free walking tour covers the city's key historical periods, from its first mention in the 12th century to the 1989 revolution.
Our stops are well-chosen to match the chronological timeline of the events:
- Huniade Castle: Explore Timișoara’s origin as a medieval Hungarian fortress.
- Liberty Square: Uncover the secrets of the 15th-century Ottoman conquest and its end in 1716.
- Union Square: Discover how Habsburg rule transformed the city into "Little Vienna" with stunning Baroque architecture.
- Dicasterial Palace: Discuss the 1848-1849 Hungarian Revolution and the city’s resilient spirit.
- Victory Square: End at the epicenter of the 1989 revolution, where we'll explore the moments that changed Romania forever.
With a tech background, I'll show you how Timișoara's innovative spirit, from Europe's first electric street lighting to its modern tech hub status, made it getting its nickname of "the Little Vienna". My passion is contagious, and I promise a tour with good vibes and humor.
Ready to uncover stories only a local can tell? Book your spot and let's explore!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Parcul Castelului, Piața Iancu Huniade 1, Timișoara, Romania
I will hold a big map and a water bottle at the entrance of the castle, where the iron gate is.
1
Outside visit
Parcul Castelului
2
Outside visit
Piața Libertății din Timișoara
3
Outside visit
Piața Unirii
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).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of 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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Timisoara Essentials Tour with Alex - Discover the city!👣🎥✨
