Join our free walking tours in Bucharest and stroll through 500 years of history from Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula, to the “golden era” of communism, the ’89 Revolution and today’s protests.
Every day, rain or shine! Available in English, Spanish and Hebrew.
Join our free walking tours
Free walking tour
The Story
of Bucharest
What’s it all about?
Join us on our Story of Bucharest Free Tour, a route taking you through the historic centre of Bucharest while discovering and learning about its origins, history, and legends, which have given life to this controversial city.
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.
Get the best out of your travel experience with “insider” tips about local food, hang outs and cool events as this tour was created to welcome everyone new in town!
Days & Times
10.30 am – daily
3.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday
Duration: About 2.5h
Meeting Point
In Piata Unirii Park, next to the clock, on the alley.
Look for our orange umbrella and check map below
Costs
Free tours do not have a set price, you can decide the amount depending on your satisfaction.
Top Highlights
- Unirii square with a perfect view over the Palace of Parliament
- Historical centre
- Manuc’s Inn
- Stavropoleos Church
- Oldest beer house in town
- National History Museum
- CEC Palace
- National Bank of Romania
- Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- Victory Avenue
- Palace of the Telephones
- Revolution Square ( last stop )
Meeting Point
In Piata Unirii Park, next to the clock, on the alley.
Look for our distinctive orange outfit and check map below.
For whom?
Independent travellers or small size groups.*
* For organized groups larger than 8, please contact us prior of joining the tour for sharing our private tours policy.
Otherwise, our guides have the freedom of refusing participation for groups larger than 8 people.