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Twilight over Royal Bucharest Free Tour
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Run by a local guide · WalkAbout Free Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Uncover the charm of "La Belle Époque" on a captivating historical tour! Explore grand architecture, relive dramatic wartime moments, and see how modern Romania emerged from its storied past.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Bucharest
Meeting Point
CEC Palace
Provider
WalkAbout Free Tours

Description

Discover the Bucharest of kings, queens, grand palaces, glamorous cafés and unforgettable characters on a free walking tour dedicated to the city's Golden Age.

From the 1870s to the eve of World War II, Bucharest changed dramatically. A young kingdom wanted to become a modern European state, and the royal family played a major role in transforming its capital.

Walk through the city and discover how King Carol I helped turn Bucharest toward the West, how Queen Elisabeth supported the arts, and how King Ferdinand and Queen Marie brought a new, more modern spirit to the royal court.
This is not a traditional history lecture. It is the story of a city changing before your eyes.

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.

Includes

  • Romanian Athenaeum
  • Royal Palace of Bucharest
  • The Bucharest Palace of Telephones
  • Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
  • Blank Marmorosch Palace
  • Amzei Market
  • Mita Biciclista House

Meeting Point

CEC Palace

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Traveler reviews

35 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Good times while you learn.

Easy going. Good information. Recommended.

Fabrizzio Panimboza · October 2023

Interesting tour

It was very intresting tour and the guide Elena was very nice .

Naomi Yehezkel · October 2023

Very Useful for understanding Romania now

Elena was friendly, charismatic and very knowledgeable about this period of history. The tour included explanations of some nasty periods of Romania's recent history which were dealt with fairly and sensitively. This tour helped me to contextualise recent Romanian history through the events in Bucharest during the mid abd late 20th century which is invaluable for anyone trying to understand this complex city and country.

Martin Ross · September 2023

Fantastic

Very detail information about the political history of Romania

Erman Gulsah · September 2023

Knowledgeable guide

Maria is kind and knowledgeable guide. She provided a lot of information about Bucharest and Romania. Totally recommended.

Mr. Trotamundos · September 2023

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Michael Stanovsky · August 2023

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

Free tour

★ 4.8 · 35 reviews

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