Immerse yourself in the Romanian capital's past with this Free Bucharest History Tour. You'll discover the most symbolic buildings during the country's history.
Free Bucharest History Tour
Learn about Romania's history, and how the two opposing regimes, Monarchy and Communism, left their mark on the city.
You'll have the opportunity to find out what was experienced during these years with the help of an English speaking guide, who will recount personal stories about life behind the Iron Curtain. You'll also see the impressive Belle Epoque sculptures in the Paris of the East.
We'll start our visit at the Romanian Athenaeum, then we'll head to the oldest avenue in the city, Calea Victoriei.
The guide will explain how the second half of the 20th century was affected by oppression and terror under one of the strictest communist regimes in Europe. We'll get to know more about the Romanian Revolution as we stand in the symbolic square where the most blood was shed in December 1989 and which culminated with the death of a dictator.
The tour will continue to the romantic Cismigiu Park, the oldest garden in the city, and then cross Bucharest’s main river, Dambovita. We'll end the tour at the Palace of the Parliament where you'll learn interesting details about the second-largest administrative building in the world and the importance for the Romanian people.
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