Free Tour - Story of Bucharest
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.
Pickup
We meet daily in Roma Square, by the statue of the Lupa Capitolina — the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus. Look for our orange umbrella!
Description
Get the pulse of the city with our Story of Bucharest free tour that we run everyday, shine or rain! Stroll through more than 500 years of history from the times of Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula to the world wars and the “golden era” of communism ending with the Revolution from '89.
Get the best of your travel experience with local tips about traditional cuisine, places to hang out or cool events.
On the tour, we cover the most important sights and attractions such as
- Old town
- Manuc’s Inn
- Stavropoleos Church
- Victory Avenue
- National History Museum
- The National Bank of Romania
- Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- Military Club
- 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.