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Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local

4.9  / 588 reviews
Activity provider:Asociatia Coolturala Noua ne pasa!
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Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local

Activity provider:Asociatia Coolturala Noua ne pasa!
4.9  / 588 reviews

From US$ 40.46 per person

Explore the darker side of Bucharest on a 3-hour guided tour that delves into the city’s intriguing history. Join a local to learn the city’s fascinating secrets, see one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Romania, visit a former brothel, & much more.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the dark history of Bucharest
  • Hear the stories and legends of the famous prostitutes who stole the hearts of many men
  • Learn the story of a serial killer who terrorized the city in the 1970s
  • Visit one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Romania
  • Get a better sense of the events that helped to shape Romania
Full description
Learn the dark history of Bucharest, starting with a visit to the monumental Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, built as a reminder of the cruel events that unfolded between 1950 to 1977. Hear about the torture methods used at the deportation camps during the days of communism. Travel back to the beginning of the 20th century, when Bucharest was known as "Little Paris" for its sexy and sophisticated atmosphere. Stop for a drink inside a former brothel, and hear the story of the serial killer nicknamed the "Vampire of Bucharest" when he terrorized the city between 1970 and 1971. Visit one of the oldest churches in the city to explore the bloody feuds between the Muslim world and the Christian rules of Romania. End at Bellu Cemetery to look at the amazing funerary architecture and learn more about some of the site's mysteries.
Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Traditional street snack
  • Metro tickets
  • Refreshment (bottle of water in the summer and coffee or hot chocolate in winter)
  • Additional food and drinks will not be provided
  • Gratuities for your guide have not been included in the price of the tour
  • The cost of this tour does not include souvenirs and personal shopping expenses
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping
  • Gratuities for your guide
Not suitable for
  • Children under 16 years

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Meeting point

Meet in front of KFC on Piata Romana, near Boulevard General Gheorghe Magheru 28-39, 010336 Bucharest.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Travelers under 16 years of age are not permitted to join this tour
  • This tour operates with a maximum group size of 12 people

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 88 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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This is a fantastic tour which takes you away from the usual tourist sights. Our guide Adrian ( im sure that was his name) was an excellent guide. Greeted with a welcome bottle of water and a street food snack was an excellent start. We visited a few different sights in Bucharest including a cemetery and revolution square. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Romania. Bellu Cemetary was fascinating, so much history and stories. I would thoroughly recommend this dark tour. Thank you.

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September 12, 2023

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keith – United KingdomVerified booking

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The tour was really good! my partner and I went together, our guide elena was absolutely spectacular, she knew the area, the transportation, the history, she was prepared with lamentations of old pictures to give us a better idea and an image to match the history with. elena even spoke about her family’s experience during the communism times of romania. if you are interested in something a little different to the usual tourism stuff, and even more beautiful, i recommend this tour! 5/5

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September 5, 2023

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Mathew – AustraliaVerified booking

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the tour was fantastic! Andra was so lovely, informative and friendly. We visited a few different sights in Bucharest including a cemetery and revolution square. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Bucharest with a guide who isn't just reciting a script. 10/10!

May 18, 2023

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