Bucharest Free Walking Tour by Eddie

A great city intro, this Bucharest free walking tour covers some of the most important city attractions

Bucharest is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. You can discover here a unique mix of urban layers representing different stages of Bucharest history. Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) had his Princely Court here and actually he mentioned the name "Bucharest" for the first time in a document, in 1459.

Welcome to Bucharest - The Little Paris - The City of Joy!

Bucharest walking tour ★★★★★

I had a very nice guided walking tour of Bucharest with Eddie. I liked the way he presented the city, buildings, and History. It was interesting and captivating. I strongly recommend.
Reviewed by Stoukak, Sep 21, 2020, on Tripadvisor

Highlights - Bucharest Free Walking Tour by Eddie

This tour is designed and performed by Eddie, your local tour guide
Small Group Tour - up to 10 people. You'll get more value and fun
Romanian Athenaeum - iconic Bucharest building, house of our George Enescu Philharmonic, a national temple of culture
Revolution Square - our former communist dicator Nicolae Ceausescu held his last speach here
The Royal Palace - our monarchy started here
Victory Avenue - the first paved street in Romania and probably the most beautiful avenue in Bucharest
Telephone Palace - built between 1929-1934 was the first "skyscraper" in Romania
The Old Town - charming pedestrian cobbled streets, many historical buildings, restaurants, pubs and clubs, an effervescent day and night life
Caru cu Bere - the oldest brewery and the most famous restaurant in town. Rich history, stunning architecture, delicious Romanian food
Stavropoleos Monastery - a small jewel placed just in the hart of the Old Town. A city monastery having the church built in a very specific Brancovenesc architecture style
Hanul lui Manuc - or Manuc's Inn - built in 1808 by a very rich Armenian merchant who came to Bucharest from Rusciuc - The Ottoman Empire. This is known as the last operating caravanserai in this part of Europe

CEC Bank Palace

The oldest bank in Romania, a true symbol of Little Paris. The building combines in a brilliant way the French Academic and Neo Renaissance architecture styles.

Stavropoleos Monastery

An architectural jewel, this monastery has lasted for centuries in the heart of Bucharest

Call/WhatsApp Eddie004 0727 320 844 International charges may apply

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Tour Details

Tour type
Shared/Private Bucharest walking tour. This is a small group tour
Tour availability
Limited. All year round, seven days a week.. Please check for availability via email or WhatsApp/Mobile phone
Starting time
Shared Tour - 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. - A reservation is mandatory (via email or WhatsApp/Mobile phone) | Private Tour - Flexible - depending on my and your availability. Though, I do recommend 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Tour duration
One and a half hours. This may vary depending on our walking pace
Tour lenght
Approximately 2 km
COVID-19 precautions
Please read all the information here

Meeting point
The Romanian Athenaeum - main entrance - by the columns. This is close to almost all the hotels in Bucharest city center (10-20 minutes walking). Please use the map at the end of this page. The exact address is 1-3 Benjamin Franklin st., Bucharest
Tour payment
No need, this a free Bucharest walking tour. I can accept donations and recommendations
What's included
Tour guidance
Not included
Any entrance fees, transportation, food and drinks, souvenirs, personal expenses

Call/WhatsApp Eddie004 0727 320 844 International charges may apply

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Itinerary - Bucharest Free Walking Tour by Eddie

We are going to meet in front of the Romanian Athenaeum - iconic Bucharest building, house of our George Enescu Philharmonic. Please check the building's picture on top of this page (porch sustained by six visible greek ionian columns) and use the map at the end of this page. This will be also our first tour attraction.

Then we start our walking tour toward the Old Town. We will stop for the most important places and buildings for stories and pictures.

The tour ends in front of Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn) in the Old Town area.

For private tours - by request - we could skip (ongoing) some of the tour components in order to have more time for others.

Good things to know before you book - Bucharest Free Walking Tour by Eddie

The shared version of this tour is not suitable for individuals with walking disabilities. You may opt for the private version. Please contact us an we will try to offer the best option to you
We can unilaterally cancel the tour for any reasons. In this case you will be notified prior to the tour starting hour with a text message to the same phone number or email you used to contact us.
Eddex Travel cannot be held responsible/liable if during our tour we find any site closed without a prior notice and for any reason from the moment you arrive.
Please Note: Eddex Travel Company or the individuals involved in this tour can not cover any travel risks by a travel insurance or in any other way.. Given the fact that travelling involves always some risks, we strongly recommend you to have a valid travel insurance to cover any potential risks, such as and not limited to: any unpleasant event, accident or even death, taking place during this tour. Eddex Travel Company or the individuals involved in this tour can not be held responsible/liable for any consequences, regardless of whose fault generated the consequences

We are not responsible/liable for any losses or expenses caused by the issues above.

Call/WhatsApp Eddie004 0727 320 844 International charges may apply

Contact Eddie

Please use the map below to reach our meeting point for this Bucharest walking tour

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