Old Town Stories, Landmarks, Legends & Local Life
Overview
On this tour, you will discover the legend of the founding of Bucharest, the most famous person from Bucharest, the most significant fire and bank robbery, the most beautiful church in town, and some of the last 19th century inns.
The tour will be a lively journey into the past of Bucharest thanks to the old buildings on the route and the vintage photos the guides will show you.
Highlights:
- Get an insight into the medieval age in Romania
- Find out the gruesome tales about Vlad Dracula and the belief in vampires
- Visit the most beautiful monastery in Bucharest
- Discover how Bucharest transformed into Little Paris
- Learn about the Romanian cuisine and what you must eat while here
Tour sights:
- Manuc’s Inn – meeting point
- Dracula’s Old Court
- Stavropoleos Church
- Calea Victoriei Avenue
- Villacrosse Passage
- Old Town Bucharest
- Lipscani Street
- Saint George Church
- University Square – last stop
This activity includes:
- Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
- St. Nicholas Church
- Street Dance Romania
- Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc
Our Guides
On arrival
The tour starts in front of the main entrance to the Hanul Lui Manuc Restaurant, to the side with the square Piata Sfantul Anton, in the pedestrian area with cobblestones on the ground. The guide will hold a BLUE sign that says "BTrip Bucharest Free Walking Tour".
The meeting point is close to Piata Unirii, which you can also access by public transport:
- Metro station 'Piata Unirii' (M1, M2, M3 lines).
- Bus stop 'Piata Unirii' for buses 104, 123, 124, 385 and 783.
Things to note
Please pack warm clothes in winter or a hat and sunglasses in summer, as well as comfortable walking shoes because most of the streets have cobblestone. The tour is also wheelchair accessible.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
