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What a terrific walking tour, made so enjoyable by Gabriela. She was a great guide who clearly loves her city. She was knowledgable and confident and very engaging. We didn't know a lot about Bucharest before coming here, but feel much better informed now. A highly recommended tour.
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Best Free Tours in Bucharest
Bucharest is Romania’s elegant capital. Although badly damaged during the Second World War, it is still a stunning place. This glorious city is perfect for exploring on foot with a local guide, so if this is your first time here, make the most of one of the Free Walking Tours in Bucharest. For the best introduction to local culture, book a Free Bucharest City Tour of the Old Town and trace the history of Romania’s “Little Paris” from its birth following clashes between Dacia and the Roman Empire through to its post-communist era. Complement this tour with the Kings and Dictators of Bucharest Free Tour where you will listen to shocking stories about the anti-government uprisings which, brought the Communist regime to an end in 1989. By night, book the Free Myths & Legends Tour and listen to the captivating stories of the brave warriors and mad rulers that made this city what it is today.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Bucharest
Bucharest Free Walking Tours are perfect to explore the legendary buildings and exquisite architecture this charming city is teeming with. The best place to start is the Old Town, where you can find the 16th-century Saint Anthony’s Church, the oldest religious building in the city and a pilgrimage destination for travelers all around the world. The Capitoline Wolf in the Roman Square is an important symbol, telling the legend of how the Romanian people were formed. Then admire the awe-inspiring arabesques decorating the facade of the Stavropoleos Monastery. On your way, you will come across a statue of the notorious Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Dracula! Head to the National Museum of Romanian History, which contains fascinating relics from Romania’s past. After the Old Town, get up to speed with Bucharest’s recent communist past, visiting the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world, and Revolution Square.
Things to Do in Bucharest
Bucharest is an amazing city to visit, and there’s plenty to pack into one trip! Once you are done exploring the Old Town with Free Tours in Bucharest, take a break and try one of Romania’s favorite dishes; ‘sarmale’ a pickled cabbage roll filled with meat and rice. Ask your guide for restaurant recommendations. Bucharest has a number of green spaces where you can escape the city, including the botanic gardens and Carol Park, a fascinating park full of weird and wonderful monuments. Romania’s capital is the perfect starting point for your trip to the charming city of Brasov, and to the abode of famous Vlad Tepes, the real-life, bloodthirsty prince behind infamous Count Dracula. Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula’s Castle, is a prominent Gothic-style fortress sitting on the border between the regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. The castle is now a museum that can be visited by tourists and locals alike.
