Bucharest: Alternative Sightseeing 3-Hour Guided Tour
ID: GYG38849-48837
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the dynamic social expression, the politics, street art and graffiti, and cultural experiments on a tour of alternative Bucharest. Learn about the urban myths and head underground, visiting alternative locations and unique bars and shops.
Explore Bucharest from a unique point of view. On this 3-hour tour of alternative Bucharest you won’t be hearing about the typical tourist attractions, but will learn about different social and cultural realities.
Start the tour in University Square and see the first signs showing the freedom of expression and the fight against censorship at the start of democracy in Romania's history. Continue strolling to an abandoned area where graffiti and street art make their homes, and begin to understand the hidden link between street art and the city's forgotten history.
Walking on to Pictor Verona Strada you’ll see where Bucharest’s largest annual alternative festival is held, and of course, the traces that have been left behind. Finish the tour in the most welcoming street art area. From libraries and bars to open movie areas or independent theatres, there are a lot of places that welcomed street artists and are now hosting murals and other art installations by young artists in town.
Highlights
- See the often-missed street art and graffiti of Bucharest and learn about the artists
- Explore off-the-beaten-bath places and snap the best photos of murals and cool places in town
- Gain a local perspective of the public space and the real life of the city from a passionate local guide
- Explore the city in a small group, with a maximum of 10 people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Meet in University Square, next to the equestrian statue of Mihai Viteazul.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
