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Welcome to our project and to our way of exploring Bucharest!

Walkabout Free Tours started in 2010 as an enthusiastic initiative of some friends passionate about their city and in love with travelling.

Starting 2022, Traventure will take this amazing project to the next level, continuing in the tradition of fun, entertaining and educational walking tours and experiences that uncover Bucharest and its many layers to our awesome guests.

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I am very passionate about traveling, always seeking out the magic of places I visit and love meeting people and discovering diverse cultures. I strongly believe that we travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us !

Let’s explore this beautiful city together!

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My name is Daniel and it’s a pleasure to be your guide! My hobbies include: drawing in my sketchbook, fantasy themed pc games, taking photos with my phone, singing in front of my bathroom mirror, eating rice with vegetables, always trying to decide if I like cats or dogs more, etc. I am excited and very grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and tell them stories of Bucharest on these tours. Ever since I was a kid up to the present moment, Bucharest has given my many good memories, friends and awesome times! So basically…I’m living proof that it’s a great town! Let’s not waste any more time and let’s start getting to know it! I am also a Libra so my tours will be perfectly balanced!”. “Under the heavens we journey far/ On roads of life we’re the wanderers”.

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Hey! I am Elena – Enthusiastic, Ludic, Energetic, Natural, Active. I am a puppeteer that is always playing, I think that everyone needs to get in touch with the inner child and play from while to while. One of my hobbies is showing the beauty of my city to everyone interested, locals or travelers. Colors and smiles!

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My name is Anca. I love everything about travel, tech and, surprisingly, macrame:) 

If you think that is an eclectic gathering of activities, you should join me on tour so I can tell you ALL about the eclectic history of Bucharest and Romania.

I have been a tour guide for the past 7 years and I am still passionate about the amazing, chaotic, surprising, busy, noisy, inspiring city that is BUCHAREST.

Looking forward to  walking alongside our amazing travelers through the meandering and quaint streets of the Old Town. 

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Hi! I am Maria and I am happy to be your guide around the amazing city of Bucharest!

I was born in Rm. Valcea, but I have been living in Bucharest for over 8 years now. After discovering the city myself and falling in love with it, I am now excited to tell its stories to as many people as possible. My passions include travelling, hiking, history, food and learning about other people and cultures.

For me, being a tour guide means following my passions, and also discovering something new every day – about the city,  other countries and about myself. It is not a job, it is like walking around Bucharest with new friends every time, so I am always enthusiastic for the next tour.

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Bucharest is a city which has been through many transitions despite being relatively young in terms of European, Balkan & Middle Eastern cities. Once the residence of the infamous Vlad the Impaler, today Bucharest's cityscape is one of contrast where somewhat gaudy buildings from its recent past, like the huge Palatul Parlamentului government building of the communist-era, stand juxtaposed to a modern, cosmopolitan city embracing capitalism & developing as a burgeoning destination for visitors seeking a tactile experience, vibrant culture, remarkable history & heritage, fantastic museums, impressive architecture, incredible nightlife, trendy social scene and an under-stated elegance & charm. Join a walking tour of Bucharest recommended by freetour.com to visit key sights including Revolution Square, Victory Boulevard, Stavropoleos Convent, 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, the charming Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and much more while getting a real understanding of life in Bucharest, tips on local nightlife in the centre Lipscani district, hints for shopping in Calea Victoriei as well as advice on local cusine & local hotspots from your friendly free tour guide. Bucharest is a an energetic place with a bright, forward thinking people shaping a happy future for their city and should definitely be on your city-trip list for a very rewarding, enjoyable experience.

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Welcome everyone! Walkabout Free Tours means a team of licensed guides happy to share with you their love for Bucharest, a city full of contrasts that you will remember!

We started to share our love for stories in 2009, being the first free tours in Romania. It’s being a great ride and thanks to our guests support, our NGO organised a lot of free events and tours for locals too. 

We offer daily two free tours . In different occasions we run seasonal thematic trails or charity tours where you have the chance to support local causes. 

The “Story of Bucharest” is your best introduction to the city connecting dots to the full context of Romanian history . We cover the main sights starting with the largest one – the Palace of Parliament . We stroll in the cobbled streets of the old town visiting the oldest church, Manuc’s Inn , Stavropoleos Monastery , Caru cu Bere beer house, Lipscani street , CEC Palace , University Square and many other hidden stories about the heart of the city. This tour is available in weekends in Spanish too.

“From Monarchy to Communism ” is our second trail getting out of the pedestrian old town on the most elegant boulevard of the capital – Calea Victoriei . This itinerary is a “ zoom in” in the most interesting century of the city :  flourishing with the first king arrival, bombed in the World Wars and facing churches, French palaces and communist institutions . You will meet our four kings and their struggles in the WWs, in love and finally in the forced exile. We will imagine the fancy life back then as we walk by the Royal Palace , the Romanian Atheneum , Cismigiu Garden or secret passages. 

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The capital of Romania is one of the great unknown of Europe, but increasingly, one of the most interesting and attractive tourist destinations of the continent, for its great beauty, an interesting social life and a wide cultural offer. Located in the Muntenia region - on the banks of the Dâmbovița river - in the southeast of the country, this city has ample green areas and an interesting heritage that is worth visiting. A city without a large population - which barely reaches two million inhabitants - and a pleasant climate throughout the year, makes it easy to enjoy this interesting city, perfect for planning a tourist getaway of a few days. Apart from the atmosphere, the museums and the heritage of the "small Parisian", the visit to the city implies discovering its gastronomy, really varied and especially recommendable. Dishes as recommended as rice wrapped in cabbage "Sarmale", the typical Romanian sausages "Mititei", traditional mash or "Mamaliga", or traditional skewers "Frigarui" The Romanian city has a large number of very interesting places, especially recommended for tourists who are approaching this European destination for the first time. One of the best ways to discover this city is to choose the free walking tour in Bucharest , which runs through the most important places to see such as the Curtea Veche Palace “Corte Vieja”, the megalomano and neoclassical Palace of the Parliament of the communist stage , the recommended Bulevardul Unirii or the Stavropoleos Monastery. Other points of great interest in the city are the Cathedral and Patriarchal Palace, the Carturesti bookstore, the University Square or the Sfantul Anton church. Enjoying the city's nightlife means approaching the Lipscani neighborhood, full of small venues with a great atmosphere. Herastrau Park and Cismigiu Park, as well as the Bellu Cemetery, complete the interesting offer of interesting sites to see in the Romanian city. Free tours in Bucharest are an excellent option for people who want to know the city for the first time, visiting the most important points and discovering the wonders of this great European city. An excellent way to choose a different alternative to traditional visits, which barely cover the interesting cultural and heritage offer of the Romanian capital.

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Best Free Walking Tours in Bucharest

Enjoying a European capital includes diving into the day to day life of the city. The best free walking tours in Bucharest offers just that. An understanding of the life that goes on the streets beyond the usual landmarks. It’s the main reason to consider a free walking tour .

There are a number of them you can find, book online, and attend during your trip to Romania. Become part of a friendly group of tourists that want to learn more about this growing city. 

If you’d like to visit Romania beyond the borders of the capital we can help you. TravelMaker offers paid tours that include some of the iconic landmarks that you should see for yourself while in this Balkanic area. 

The Two Castles in One Day Tour is a great option to discover two beautiful Romanian castles (Peles Royal Castle & Bran Dracula’s Castle) and the charming city of Brasov in Transylvania. Book the tour today.

But now let’s find out more about the options you have when searching for free tours of Bucharest.

Unbelievable Bucharest

Behind this amazing experience that tourists can enjoy there is a family business. They have a growing passion for the city they live in and grew up in. It’s their wish to share their vision of the Romanian capital with as many tourists as possible.

The free walking tour in Bucharest idea came to life in 2018, after a lunch Catalina had with her parents. She realized then that she knew very few details about the city she grew up in. 

She then researched and learned unique hidden facts that she rigorously checked. She collected stories from: 

  • Other tours 
  • Old newspaper
  • Documentaries
  • Memories from grandparents, family, and friends.

Their team believes in storytelling and presenting each monument anchored in its past and myths . They created an experience that conveys feelings not just facts about buildings.

In the main Unbelievable Bucharest tour, you’ll get a morning walk with a professional guide that tells you everything about the historic city center and the Parliament. As it’s a free walking tour your pets are allowed and welcomed.

The best part is that you don’t have to book it in advance for the English tour. If you wake up in Bucharest, then head to boulevard Unirii. Each day at 10:00 AM the tour starts there. The tour is offered in Spanish as well with a bit of a different schedule.

During the tour, you’ll find out more about the general history of Romania. It will all start with legends and stories about the Palace of Parliament. An amazing grand building that left an important mark in the communist era. 

Tour continues over the Dâmbovița river next to the Palace of Justice. The neoclassical building was created between 1890 and 1895 from the joint work of two architects:

  • Ion Mincu and
  • Albert Ballu.

Then on the itinerary is the 300-year-old Stavropoleos Monastery. The building survived the big fire of 1847 that destroyed most of the structures from that period. Consider visiting the tranquil courtyard as well.

Further on, the free tour of Bucharest explores the street beauty of the french-inspired architecture and passages. You’ll get to:

  • dive into the streets of the Old Town,
  • hear the details of the Caru cu Bere restaurant’s past,
  • walk along the famous Victoriei Avenue,
  • wander through the Macca Villacrosse passage,
  • sightsee the building that hosts the National Bank of Romania.

The tour also includes a stop at the Carturești Carusel, one of the most incredible bookstores in Bucharest. Next, the group will continue at Manuc’s Inn and Saint Anthony’s Church. 

The walk ends with great stories about the legends of Dracula, the roman influences of the Romanian people, and many more topics. The last landmark you’ll get to enjoy is the Kilometer Zero.

The Unbelievable Bucharest team has even more themed free tours of the capital . Whether you are interested in ghouls and vampires or a communist background you’ll find an option that is perfectly suited to your taste.

They even have an option for those that are visiting during the Christmas season!

Even if the Tour is free it is customary for the attendees to leave a tip to the guide based on how much they enjoyed the tour .

Here’s what other tourists that have taken this unbelievable free tours of Bucharest had to say:

I really loved this free tour as I learned many facts about Bucharest but, at the same time, the guide Adrian made us have fun. Not only did we visit many places, but we were also told many advices about what to eat or what to visit during our stay in Romania. I highly recommend this tour. – Maria P.
Andrada was an amazing guide. I enjoyed and learned a lot during my tour around the city of Bucharest. – Masole12

Start Location: Social 1 Restaurant, Unirii boulevard number 1

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Start Time: Every day at 10:00 for the English tour and from 12:00 am every half hour for the Spanish tour.

Guide Language s: English and Spanish

Booking Information: Some tours don’t need booking for the rest you can reserve your spot on their Facebook Page, or by calling +40768837619

Free walking tour of BTrip Bucharest

BTrip Bucharest Tours is a non-governmental organization with guides that are volunteering to show tourists this incredible city. The organization was founded at the start of 2017. 

They consider it their mission to help anyone that joins them to understand the rich packed history of the city in entertaining new ways. 

As the guides are volunteers and the organization has been around for longer, there are more languages in which you can enjoy their tours. Just check with them in advance.

The team is young and is eager to show you the city but also offer pertinent advice for your journey.

They offer two main free tours of the Romanian capital. These are:

  • Old Town Legends and Stories
  • Monarchy vs Communism

We’ll tell you more about the Monarchy vs Communism walking tour . If you like to get a slow start to the day and enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation, this might be a better option for you.

The free walking tours of Bucharest start each day at 15:00 in front of the Romanian Athenaeum building. You’ll see your guide in front of the building columns and a group forming around him or her. For this option, you don’t have to book in advance, so you can decide to join at the very last minute.

The tour focuses on the iconic Belle Epoque architecture found on Victoriei Boulevard. The street still holds the same charm as 160 years ago, when it was the first street to be illuminated with kerosene lamps.

The tour will include sightseeing, not just the Romanian Atheneum but also:

  • Equestrian Statue Of King Carol
  • Revolution Square
  • Victoria Avenue
  • Cismigiu Garden
  • Dambovita River
  • Communist neighborhoods and
  • Parliament Palace

In understanding the shift in social-economic perspective from one political system to another this free tour of Bucharest will showcase the progress and modernization during the Monarchy period but also the economic growth of the country in the Communist period as well. 

The confusion in the regency period and the brutal transformation in the Stalinist era are also part of the conversation. It all boils up with presenting the pains, sweat, and even deaths that were needed for building the second-largest administrative building in the world, the Palace of Parliament. This is where the tour also ends.

Here is the opinion of other visitors that enjoyed the experience.

While in Bucharest we took advantage of this free tour- which was great! We learned so much about the history and culture of the city and enjoyed every minute. Thanks, Christine for being a great tour guide that really knows her stuff! – Frances W
Whilst in Bucharest I did the free walking tour, Monarchy vs Communism and had a great morning. Our guide, Alice, was extremely welcoming and her local knowledge, not just on the subject of the tour but also the areas of Bucharest, were fantastic! It was a great introduction into such a fascinating city. Thank you! – Bethanh924

Start Location: The Romanian Athenaeum building, St. Benjamin Franklin nr. 1-3

Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

Start Time: Every day at 15:00

Guide Languages: English (the organization also offers tours in German, Italian, French and Spanish)

Booking Information: This free tour doesn’t need booking. For other tours or details on languages available, you can contact them on the site , on their Facebook Page.

WalkAbout Free Tours of Bucharest

The company WalkAbout started with a group of friends enthusiastic about Romania and its fascinating travel attractions. They created the Cultour NGO and the WalkAbout project in 2011. 

Bucharest and Brasov is where they focused on but they want to expand to other incredible cities in Romania. 

They are committed to transforming each destination into a place to explore not just visit. From this point of view, their free walking tours in Bucharest have an interactive aspect . The idea is to feel like you are living in that place, not just a stranger looking in.

Each guide that presents the cities is a local immersed in the culture of the city. They want to spark curiosity in their guests. Use their tours as a starting point for your adventure in Romania.

Their tour “Story of Bucharest” focuses on more than 500 years of history. The starting point is the center of the city, in the Piața Unirii Park. You’ll easily recognize your guide by its orange outfit. Two daily English tours are starting at 10:30 and 15:00. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 10:30 Spanish tours also start.

The feel of the tour is like having a welcoming committee in the Romanian capital. With a short overview that will cover the main historical aspects including:

  • Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind the Dracula character
  • The “golden age” – the Romanian communist era
  • The revolution of 1989  
  • The current political and social climate.

You’ll find out details that are hard to come by. Your friendly guide will also answer your more practical questions. It’s a great option to consider for the first days of your trip to Bucharest.

Passionate and intriguing suggestions will help you add activities to your vacation. You’ll find out where to buy the best souvenirs, what traditional foods you should try, the best places to hang out, and current cool events.

During your walk you’ll pass by:

  • Stavropoleos Convent
  • Manuc’s Inn
  • Revolution Spots
  • Palace of Parliament
  • Victoriei Boulevard.

The free tours in Bucharest are possible because many tourists donate to the organization. It’s what helps them keep the experience alive. 

Their passion is best understood from the reviews they’ve received. 

It was my first time with free walking tour. Our tour guide Mara was absolutely brilliant, with great knowledge about the city. Highly recommend! – Anetkayeah
We did the free walking tour with Tina. She was a wonderful guide. Her history lesson and stories were clear, concise, and easy to understand. Now we finally understand this history of Vlad/Dracula. Her speech about communism was excellent. Her English is great. She also gave us lots of good food/bar recommendations. – Eathereplease

Start Location: In Piata Unirii Park, next to the clock, on the alley

Duration: around 2.5 hours

Start Time:

  • Every day at 10:30 and 15:00 for the English tours
  • Friday to Sunday from 10:30 for the Spanish tour

Guide Languages: English and Spanish

Booking Information: For small groups and individual tourists, you don’t have to book in advance. For groups larger than 10 people you should contact them before attending either on the site , on their Facebook Page.

Your Options for Learning More about Bucharest

Beyond a free walking tour, TravelMaker can offer you a full experience.

To understand the emotions that sparked the revolution, you need to see the interiors of the Palace of Parliament as well as hearing the hardships the population when through so it could be built.

For this reason, we recommend you book the “Last Days of Communism” Tour . You’ll also get to enter the Primaverii Palace, the home of the former dictator. 

Our guide will present you the historical facts but also showcase other landmarks of the tour including:

  • Free Press Square 
  • The Arch of Triumph 
  • Victoriei Square
  • Calea Victoriei
  • Revolution Square with the Romanian Atheneum and the Revolution’s Memorial
  • Union Square
  • University Square 
  • Romana Square
  • Charles de Gaulle Square

Some of our last guests had a great time on the tour. Here’s what they had to say:

We were picked up on time at our hotel. Valentin our guide was dynamic and very knowledgeable about Bucharest and the communist era. The tour itself was very interesting. We learned a lot of things and we saw the most important communism-related sites. The visit to the Palace of Parliament was very interesting as well. We recommend this tour. – Dan
We did know what to expect, but we wanted to learn more about Communism since we have studied it at university for many years. Our guide Valentin Paun was excellent – very informative, who gave us the fact and let us decide if good or bad! It was a fantastic tour, where it was possible to exchange and share comments. Congratulations! – Francois

Start Location: Pick and drop off from your accommodation is available. We’ll need to know the address with one day prior to the departure.

Duration: 4 hours

Start Time: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM

Guide Language: English

Contact: For more information, you can contact us directly either on the site , on our Facebook Page, or by calling or WhatApp on +40 735 525 710.

We also offer other alternatives of tours in Bucharest that include food tours like the Bucharest city tour and Wine Tasting Tour or Evening Tour, and Traditional Dinner . It all depends on the topics you are curious about and the activities you’d like to experience or taste.

Or if you prefer self-guided walking tours we have some suggestions!

The Full Romanian Journey

To have an incredible experience on your Romanian holiday besides free tours of Bucharest you should consider exploring other destinations starting from Bucharest . We recommend seeing some of the most memorable monuments. 

We can help you plan a private tour that will include activities and stops that fit your taste.

You can also take a look at some of the most popular shared tours we offer . They include destinations that are close to Bucharest or further away depending on your level of adventure . Here are the top suggestions:

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Whatever you choose we’ll be here to offer you an authentic and complete experience. You won’t have to worry about transportation, the history of the places, or the times you need to reach a destination . 

We’d love to meet you here in our favorite city. Come and visit Bucharest! We’ll be waiting for you. 

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General Bucharest Tour

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Romania is usually associated only with Transylvania and the bloody Vlad the Impaler, the prototype of Dracula from Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel. The sound of the city’s name, however, should be associated with something completely different… Rome!!! Much of southern Romania was once under Roman rule, and although millennia have passed since then, it can still be heard today in the beautiful Romanian language, and Romania calls itself a Latin island surrounded by a slavic sea. It is also a country at an eternal crossroads, with each historical part gravitating toward different cultures. Situated in the south, Wallachia gravitates toward the Balkans, Transylvania follows the west, and eastern Moldova looks fearfully to the east… Bucharest is at the very centre of this unusual mix. 

Our tour will be a wonderful introduction to the history of the “Paris of the East,” as its residents proudly call the city. Bucharest can resemble Frankenstein’s monster in some places – beautiful 19th century palaces stand here right next to colossal communist edifices, silent witnesses of 20th century history. The city has been constantly changing over the centuries, which has been “facilitated” by numerous fires and earthquakes. After the catastrophic earthquake in 1977, much of Bucharest had to be built from scratch. An indelible mark was left here by the hubris and megalomania of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, who ordered the demolition of thousands of buildings in order to build a new communist city. 

Take a walk with us to explore 500 years of the city’s history, starting with its founding in the 15th century and the reign of Vlad the Impaler, ending with the Romanian Revolution and the fall of the communist dictatorship. We will see the most important buildings of downtown Bucharest, beautiful Orthodox churches, 19th century palaces and buildings that survived only because they managed to be… moved to another location. We will see Bucharest’s “Champs Elysees” and the second largest public building in the world (after the US Pentagon) – the famous Romanian Parliament! Of course, there will be no shortage of recommendations on where and what to eat – today’s Bucharest is an energetic city with fantastic cafes and delicious restaurants just waiting to be discovered! 

During the walk we will see and explore:

  • Stavropoleos Monastery
  • St. Anthony Church
  • Manuka Inn, the oldest operating hotel in Bucharest 
  • Sites associated with the Romanian Revolution
  • Caru Cu Bere – Bucharest’s most famous restaurant
  • Palace of the Parliament
  • National Museum
  • Macca-Vilacrosse Passage
  • Victory Boulevard
  • Bucharest University
  • and much, much more!

Tudor is a great guide

Tudor was a great guide – his storytelling was authentic and lively. Lots of knowledge imparted in an accessible way. He answered every question of the participants, including those not directly related to the tour. He pointed out the post office, a shop with authentic handcrafts and a place with the best papanasi in town (unfortunately , that’s where I ended up and will be frying in dietary hell – he was right). Thank you

Elena was a great guide

We really enjoyed the tour and got a lot of great tips where to go, where to eat and also how to get around the country, not just Bucharest. She also gave us great tips for the mountains.

Elena is brilliant!

Elena is an excellent tour guide with a great sense of humour! We’ve learned a lot about the city and would recommend this to anyone.

Great Tour!

We definitely recommend this tour! It’s a great way to get to know the city and the history of Bucharest/Romania. Elena is a wonderful guide – funny, knowledgeable and open-minded. We had a wonderful time!

Elena is excellent!

Elena is an amazing local tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about her city and country. Elena mentioned fun facts and details. Otherwise, I would have missed if I didn’t make the tour. 100% recommended!

This tour is also available as a Private Tour.

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