Bucharest Tour: From Dracula to Dictatorship

Embark on a 3-hour private walking tour of Bucharest’s Old Town and Calea Victoriei. Discover the city’s fascinating history, from medieval fortifications to the impact of a brutal dictatorship.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ateneul Român - Discover the most stunning building in Bucharest.
  • Statuia Ecvestră a Lui Carol I - Visit the statue of Romania’s first king, Carol I, along with the former Royal Palace and the impressive University Library. Learn about the fascinating history of monarchy in this country.
  • Piața Revoluției - In the grand Revolution…
What's Included
  • Receive a tourist map of Bucharest
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Explore Bucharest’s fascinating transformation from a medieval stronghold to a Belle Epoque city, and how it was later scarred by a brutal dictatorship, with insights from a passionate local guide. This 2.5-hour small group walking tour takes you to Bucharest’s key landmarks, where you’ll hear captivating stories. Discover the bloody era when Dracula…

Location
Strada Benjamin Franklin 8
Strada Benjamin Franklin
The guide is waiting in front of the columns of the Romanian Athenaeum building. The guide will hold a sign that reads BTRIP Bucharest Walking Tour in blue letters.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nighthunterxxx
Jul 19, 2025
Informative tour with nice guide - Stefan was a very good and fun guide. He explained everything very well and knew many stories. Also there were tips for other sights and restaurants
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Lasse
Jul 10, 2025
Good trip with Laura - Really good trip, where the big lines in the history of Romania and Bucharest were drawn up. A good place to start your stay in Bucharest. Laura was good at answering questions and making recommendations.
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P9242lnamyp
Jul 7, 2025
History lessons and personable guide! - This was our first tour in Bucharest and it really laid the groundwork for the others that we took. It gave us an oversight and history of the city. Our tour guide, Stephan, was extremely knowledgeable and when he learned some of our personal interests (e.g. live theatre) he gave recommendations specifically about that. He also had visual guides to help give us more insight as to the Communist regime.
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Vikkis514
Jul 4, 2025
Bucharest at its best - Laura was amazing! Passionate and knowledgeable. Took time to share photos of past events enabling one to visualize what it must been like in communist time.
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Stregadilago
Jun 26, 2025
In the heart of Bucharest... with the heart of those who told us - A great tour to learn about the history of the city and admire its eclectic architecture. Our guide, Laura, in perfect English involved us in Bucharest's past and present. We were admired, as well as by his considerable expertise, by the passion with which he told his city. One of the best guided tours ever done during all our travels (and we traveled a lot!). I highly recommend it.
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Ronaldsa2617po
Jun 25, 2025
Highly recommended - Ask for Stefania - Stefania was our guide and she it did more than excellent. We took a very fascinating walk through the city and got a good impression of Bucharest on this first day, both of the most important places and of the history, ancient and modern, through Stefania's explanation. Highly recommended if you are just in town and want to explore it first.
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262juliar
Jun 24, 2025
Informative and very interesting - What a fantastic experience and a very interesting city. Laura brought the history of Bucharest alive with her informative but very friendly talk and walk. Multimesc Laura
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Clai2014
Jun 21, 2025
Amazing Guide with exceptional knowledge and insight - An informative and in depth look at Bucharest with Stephania. She was extremely knowledgeable and was able to provide intelligent and excellent insights into the chaotic history of Bucharest. Also managed to fit in pastry shops and breweries - very thorough and educational. Enjoyed it
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Traveling_enigma_13
Jun 15, 2025
Informative Walking Tour - Informative tour. Our tour guide, Laura, was very knowledgeable and attentive to each person on the tour. She left us with additional recommendations for future visits in Bucharest so recommend taking this tour early on in your stay.
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Leonard_b
Jun 11, 2025
Perfect introduction to Bucharest - This is a perfect introductory guided walking tour of Bucharest’s significant historical buildings and old town. The change from republic to socialist-times, and back to republic is evident in the architecture that reflects the history of this beautiful and elegant Eastern European capitol. Our guide was fabulous…knowledgeable, confident, responsive, and passionate in sharing her own perspective of her country and home.
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up to 12 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).