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Best things to see and do in Bucharest

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.

In addition, we recommend you check out the opinions and reviews that other walkers have left on our page about the free walking tours they have done in Bucharest with a local guide. Other cities of interest where you might enjoy a guided tour with a local guide are Brașov, Sovata, Sofia or Skopje.

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BUCHAREST FREE WALKING TOUR

Old town and the parliament.

#1 of 393 Tours in Bucharest (on TripAdvisor)

Our tourists say that the tour is one of the best they took.

This is because it is not only history, but also legends of the city, anecdotes, food recommendations and explanations, understanding the Romanian culture.

Old Town and The Parliament Free Tour

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• Meeting Point: in front of Coltei Church, Bulevardul I C Bratianu 1
• Starting Time: 10:00
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Price: Free
• Old Town with cobble stone streets and pubs
• Taste a Romanian sweet , popular since communist times that was very famous in the communist times
• The huge and impressive Palace of Parliament
• A surprising 300 years old monastery - Stavropoleos
• The connection between Dracula and Bucharest
• The oldest church in town and why it is so visited by locals on Tuesdays
• Stories of Romanian traditions and local dishes
• A secret passage for shisha lovers
• Medieval relics and the full story of Dracula
• The oldest hospital in town

Why this Bucharest Free Walking Tour?

Super friendly local guides, free "plan my trip", best tour company in bucharest on tripadvisor.

The most important thing: to transform your vacation into an unforgettable one!

Unbelievable Bucharest –  Unique Tours, Unique Experiences

The best sights of Bucharest in one tour. 

Learn about the two “bad guys” of Romania – Dracula and Ceausescu. Were they heroes or just cruel leaders?

The tour will take you from the Palace of Parliament, the heaviest building on earth, across Dambovita, our main river, and through the famous cobble streets of the Old Town.

Our tourists say that the tour is one of the best they took in their lives. 

This is because it is not only history, but also legends of the city, anecdotes, food recommendations and explanations, understanding the Romanian culture. 

Plus, our guides are all local Romanians that respect and love this city of contrasts.

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Free Walking Tour Bucharest

Join us for the best-rated free tours of bucharest, free  bucharest walking tour.

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. 

Local tips and insights will spice up your experience in Bucharest with fun and emotion , making it a holiday to remember!

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• 9.60 / 10 4,610 reviews | 38,260 travellers The guide is very friendly, educated and speaks Spanish perfectly. He also has great knowledge about the city, its history, culture...etc. Regarding the company, I can say that you should NOT put in the description a place that does not correspond to reality as a final point, since it has generated a setback that we had controlled, as well as the duration of the visit. Thank you so much. All the best 8 Anonymous

Experience the energy of the Romanian capital, a beautiful city full of contrasts . Discover the old town and the city's most interesting spots on this  free walking tour of Bucharest !

Communism and capitalism : two opposing ways of seeing the world lie side by side in Bucharest.  Avant-garde buildings stand next to monuments from the dictatorship  in this enchanting, history-filled city.

For this free walking tour of Bucharest, we'll meet in front of Colței Church , ready to discover the most emblematic parts of the city. First, we'll admire the Palace of the Parliament , the heaviest building in the world, and then we'll cross the River Dâmbovița to head into the old quarter. Our expert guide will explain the  legend about the birth of this city , an interesting story not known by many.

We'll continue walking around the old town, which is built entirely from stone, and we'll reach the  National Bank of Romania . We'll pause here and learn about the Romanian economy over the years.

After  two and a half hours  exploring, learning about and falling in love with this mystical city, we'll finish the tour in University Square, and we suggest you replenish your energy and get a drink or a bite to eat in one of the nearby traditional pubs.  

Reservations of more than six people cannot be made for the free walking tour of Bucharest . If you are a group of more than six people, you could book our private tour of Bucharest instead.

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2 hours 30 minutes.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

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Biserica Colței

University of Bucharest Square

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Delightful Bucharest - Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Bucharest

Hello traveler, I invite you to a walking tour in the heart of #Bucharest. I believe that walking tours are the best way to see a city and by walking with me, you will find out more about this splendid destination and the nuances of living in the capital of #Romania. Book the authentic and visit some of the highlights with a LOCAL insider. Sites you will visit: -Stravropoleos Church -CEC Palace -Pasajul Macca-Villacrosse -Cercul Militar -Palatul Telefoanelor -Revolution Square & former Royal Palace -Ateneul Român (ending point). Useful information: -Duration: 1.45h - maximum 2h, depending on the group number. -Meeting point: right in front of the entrance doors to the Marmorosch Hotel (Old Town). -Please wear comfortable walking shoes, proper clothing, or/ and an umbrella if needed. With suitable gear, there is no such thing as "bad weather". THE TOUR will take place even with 1–2 people, RAIN or SHINE, I am here to help you take advantage of your limited time in the city. -Price: not a set price, so contributions are welcome and highly appreciated, allowing me to continue my work. Show your appreciation based on your personal satisfaction. Thank you and see you soon!

This activity includes:

• Stavropoleos Monastery Church
• Romanian Athenaeum
• National Military Club
• Ministry of Internal Affairs
• Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
• Piața Revoluției
• Central University Library Carol I
• "Kretzulescu" Church
• Communism in Romania
• Delightful Bucharest
• Monarchy in Romania
• Bucharest Downtown
• Sightseeing
• Amazing Bucharest

Meeting point

The Marmorosch Hotel, strada Doamnei 2

Right in front doors entrance to the Marmorosch Hotel. Exact location: Strada Doamnei 2, București 030053. I will have a handmade signpost.

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▪️Duration: 1,45h - maximum 2h, depending on the group number. ▪️Meeting point: right in the front doors of The Marmorosch Hotel (Old Town)- I will have a handmade signpost. ▪️OUTFIT: casual (according to weather conditions). Please wear comfortable walking shoes, proper clothing, or/ and an umbrella if needed. With suitable gear, there is no such thing as "bad weather". ▪️THE TOUR will take place even with 1-2 people, RAIN or SHINE, I am here to help you take advantage of your limited time in the city. ▪️Price: does not have a set price, so contributions are welcome and highly appreciated, allowing me to continue and improve my work and dedication. It is possible by cash (preferred method), Revolut, or PayPal.

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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:

• Two Castles in One Day
• Mogosoaia Palace, Snagov & Caldarusani Monasteries Tour 
• Transylvania Break – 2 days tour including Sighisoara
• Medieval Transylvania 3 days tour

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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We know Romania is more than “Dracula’s Castle” but you really want to miss the opportunity to visit the castle that is known for that or walk in the most impressive Romanian Palace? Spend an incredible day on this tour from Bucharest to Bran and Peles Castle while enjoying a breathtaking ride through the Carpathians mountains.

Starting at 69 euro / person

• Visit Peles Palace, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family
• Discover the famous Bran Castle also known as Dracula’s castle and find out the real story behind the myth!
• Have a guided walking tour of Brasov city
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• Taste the delicious Romanian traditional food – meals are not included, but you will have a lunch break and some excellent restaurants to choose from.

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From the heart of the city to the tastes of the country, this tour takes you on a historical, architectural, and culinary adventure! Journey, while sampling the traditional peasant foods that define Romanian cuisine.

Starting at 60 euro / person

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You’re about to take a journey into the heart of  ‘little paris’. We’ll show you the city’s top historical sites and tell you a few tales of life behind the iron curtain. And did we mention that you’re going to experience all this whilst getting your beer on?!

Price: 55 euro 

Not suitable for children!

We’ll explore the depths reached by human beings in hurting one another. But although there will be blood, terribly crushed love stories and even a pinch of supernatural, that’s not the point actually. Cheap thrills are best left to Hollywood professionals.

Price: 38 euro 

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Jewish Bucharest Tour (4 hrs)

The Jewish history in Bucharest is as old as the city itself. Toward the turn of the 20th century Jews formed an important part of the city’s population, as much as 11 percent in the 1930’s. The once large Jewish community was scattered following the tragedies of the WWII, the hardness of the communist regime and the emigration to Israel.

In the 1980s, in the last years of communist regime, most of the former Jewish Quarter was destroyed as result of a massive urban systematization project, when the area was literally wiped off to make way for the new Civic Center. Three beautiful synagogues and the iconic Jewish Theater are surviving vestiges of the lost Jewish Quarter, in what is now a run-down, disrupted area left after the 1980s demolitions.

Learn about all this and much more during this private Jewish tour, when we visit the most important Jewish sites in Bucharest that include three stunning synagogues.

If you have a more personal interest regarding the Jewish tour, please let me know. I can try to help you in identifying specific sites, or research in cemetery registers / identify family graves, prior to your arrival.

• • The Great Polish Synagogue , major landmark of Bucharest’s Jewish Quarter, currently serving as a museum (visit)
• • The Holocaust Museum (set up inside the Great Synagogue)
• • The Choral Temple (visit; the main synagogue in Bucharest and Romania, where morning and evening services are held every day; considered one of the most beautiful synagogues in the world, recently reopened following thorough restoration works)
• • The State Jewish Theater ‘Baraseum’ , one of the few Yiddish-language theaters left in Europe (we see it from exterior; it is possible to visit it inside with prior arrangements)
• • The Holy Union Temple (“Ahdut Kodesh”), today serving as The History Museum of the Romanian Jews 

Tour Information DURATION about 4 hours ACTIVITY LEVEL Light -most of the Jewish objectives are within short walking distance, but if necessary/convenient we could use the car to move between sites PRICE 120 EUR/tour/1-2 people 150 EUR/tour/3-4 people WHAT IS INCLUDED – guiding services – hotel pick-up and drop-off – private transportation by 2017 Volkswagen Golf, air-conditioned EXCLUSIONS 20 Lei/person the admission fee at the Choral Temple; 20 Lei/person the admission fee at the Great Synagogue. ADD ONS It is possible to visit Filantropia Cemetery, Bucharest’s Ashkenazi Jewish cemetery, impressive testimony to what was once a thriving and dynamic Jewish community (+30 EUR) 

Reminders The Choral Tempe and the Great Synagogue are closed for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays.

Program/What to Expect 

First stop at the Great Polish Synagogue, once the center of the local Jewish community’s religious and social life. The Great Synagogue shelters the Holocaust Museum, documenting about pogroms, deportations and sufferings inflicted on the Jews in Romania during wartime.

Then, short walk to the Jewish State Theater, known as Baraseum Theater. I will explain about the history and importance of Baraseum Theater, inheritor of a long and tradition of Yiddish-language theater in Romania.

Next, visit the old Tailor’s synagogue, currently home to the History Museum of the Romanian Jews. The museum various artifacts, documents and other exhibits on display explain about the life and history of the Jews not only in Bucharest, but on the whole territory of present-day Romania. 

Your Bucharest Jewish Tour continues with a visit of the Choral Temple, an active synagogue again after years of careful restoration. The passionate guide of the synagogue will be glad to give you any further information about the present-day life of the Jewish community.

To request a guided tour or get more information, please use the form below. I will answer asap, normally within a day. Thank you! 

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