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Bucharest Self Guided Tour from Dictator to Dracula
(7) Reviews
Bucureşti Sectorul 1
About
Explore Bucharest on this captivating walking tour that blends vampire legends, communist secrets, and sacred history. Discover how Vlad the Impaler, the real-life Dracula, founded the city. Stand at Revolution Square, reliving dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu’s dramatic downfall, and marvel at how Bucharest survived his oppressive regime. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Romanian Athenaeum, ancient churches miraculously saved from destruction, and stroll down elegant Paris-inspired boulevards. Listen to intriguing stories of saints, sinners, and heroes—an unforgettable journey through Romania’s dark, fascinating, and divine past!
This self-guided walking tour is perfect for history buffs and t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Does not include entry to parliament
Meeting Points
Departure
The Romanian Athenaeum
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Palace of Parliament
The tour will end in front of the Palace of the Parliament.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bucharest Self Guided Tour from Dictator to Dracula
(7) Reviews
Bucureşti Sectorul 1
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$7.50
Price varies by group size
About
Explore Bucharest on this captivating walking tour that blends vampire legends, communist secrets, and sacred history. Discover how Vlad the Impaler, the real-life Dracula, founded the city. Stand at Revolution Square, reliving dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu’s dramatic downfall, and marvel at how Bucharest survived his oppressive regime. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Romanian Athenaeum, ancient churches miraculously saved from destruction, and stroll down elegant Paris-inspired boulevards. Listen to intriguing stories of saints, sinners, and heroes—an unforgettable journey through Romania’s dark, fascinating, and divine past!
This self-guided walking tour is perfect for history buffs and t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Does not include entry to parliament
Meeting Points
Departure
The Romanian Athenaeum
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Palace of Parliament
The tour will end in front of the Palace of the Parliament.
Itinerary
1
The Romanian Athenaeum
Discover how ordinary Romanians funded this majestic concert hall through a unique campaign. Learn why even dictators admired its stunning acoustics.
2
Securitate GDPR
Peek inside the feared headquarters of Ceaușescu’s secret police. Discover their chilling methods of surveillance and intimidation.
3
Revolution Square
Explore the origins of Romania’s infamous leader, from poverty to absolute power. Uncover the dark side of his ruthless regime. Stand in the place where Ceaușescu lost his grip on power amid chaos. Relive the dramatic moments that changed Romanian history forever.
4
Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)
Explore a hidden historic gem once bustling with Ottoman merchants. Step into a legendary caravan palace right in Bucharest’s heart.
5
Caru' cu bere
Step into Bucharest’s oldest restaurant, famous since 1879. Discover local dishes beloved by Romanians for generations.
6
Lupa Capitolina Statue
Uncover why a famous Roman she-wolf statue stands proudly in Bucharest. See how it symbolizes Romania’s Latin roots.
7
Calea Victoriei
Discover why Bucharest was called "Little Paris." Experience elegant architecture inspired by the romantic French capital.
8
Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche
Visit Bucharest’s oldest standing church, dating from the 1500s. Learn about its miraculous preservation during communist rule.
9
Stavropoleos Monastery
Visit a peaceful monastery built by a wealthy Greek monk. Admire one of the city's most beautiful examples of Romanian architecture.
10
Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei
Hear the fascinating tale behind Romania’s unique royal crown, forged from Ottoman cannons. Discover why it's a symbol of independence.
11
"The Old Court" Voivodal Palace
Learn how Vlad the Impaler inspired the legend of Dracula here. See the ruins marking Bucharest’s symbolic birthplace.
12
Biserica Kretzulescu
Admire a church built in memory of loved ones lost to plague. Uncover why a dictator’s wife stepped in to save it from destruction.
