Bucharest Old Town Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour
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Lipscani Old Town, Bucharest, Romania
Old Town, Bucharest, Romania
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, German, Spanish (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Discover the “Little Paris of the East” on a free walking tour around Bucharest's vibrant Old Town. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll admire the petite, ornate Stavropoleos Church, visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court built by Vlad the Impaler, and wander past the bustling bars and cafés of Lipscani Street. Marvel at the stunning CEC Palace and the National Bank, the historic beer hall Caru’ cu Bere, and hear how the grandeur of the Belle Époque, the communist era, and the 1989 revolution shaped the city—with the colossal Palace of the Parliament towering nearby. Pick up insider tips on mici, papanași, and the best terrace spots. Completely free to join—at the end of the tour, just tip whatever you feel it was worth.
Meeting point:
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By Stavropoleos Church, Old Town (Lipscani)
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet by the tiny, ornately decorated Stavropoleos Church.
Stop 2 – Ruins of Vlad the Impaler's Old Princely Court.
Stop 3 – Vibrant bars and cafes in Lipscani.
Stop 4 – Historic beer hall Caru' cu Bere.
Stop 5 – The stunning CEC Palace and National Bank.
Stop 6 – University Square and the story of the 1989 revolution.
Final Stop – End with recommendations for mici, papanași, and the best terraces (Palace of the Parliament is nearby).
Stop 2 – Ruins of Vlad the Impaler's Old Princely Court.
Stop 3 – Vibrant bars and cafes in Lipscani.
Stop 4 – Historic beer hall Caru' cu Bere.
Stop 5 – The stunning CEC Palace and National Bank.
Stop 6 – University Square and the story of the 1989 revolution.
Final Stop – End with recommendations for mici, papanași, and the best terraces (Palace of the Parliament is nearby).
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pickup and drop-off\n• Public transportation and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation anytime — this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there is never a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour runs rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route for greater comfort.
Other notes
Daily departures with multiple start times. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Suitable for all ages.
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