Alternative Bucharest: 2.5-3 Hours Walking tour (Small groups)

4.9
(32 reviews)

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Bucharest differently! Our capital is much more than the Old Town and palaces. It is a vibrant city, hiding gems behind the main streets like urban art, creative local initiatives and reinvented little corners with a social mission. Our local guide will not just take you to these hidden spots but will also share their story and explain the encrypted messages of current political and social situations on the ARTivism scene. Take the unbeaten paths to discover Bucharest of today and to understand the real life that the street artist expresses more and more.
On this tour you will explore non-touristic places and get the best photos of murals and cool places in town. You will visit creative and social hubs so you can hang out at truly local places and enjoy the atmosphere while supporting local causes and businesses. You will gain a local perspective over the public space and the real life of the city from a local guide passionate to be an urban explorer and a traveller buddy.

What's Included

Surprise souvenir
Tips/gratuities for your guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide outside the Izvor Metro Station

End point

End the tour at the Food Hood, a local market.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide at Izvor Metro Station, a space transformed by messsages on social, political, artistic or simply fun aspects of life in Bucharest, as people see it.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enter in the complex of the University of Sociology and discover the numerous murals that the local artist left behind.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The beauty of childhood. Discover how private companies, NGOs and local artists can join forces.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Colors and creative hubs. See big murals, graffitti with personality and learn about people who contribute to the public space. Enjoy a coffee with a view.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Abandoned buildings are now forgotten by collective memory. Discover their stories with the help of very inspired street art works that love and respect these places.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Reinvented places. Bucharest is a vibrant up and coming city, hiding gems are often found behind the main boulevards:

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stop in front of the most interesting and funny mural in town and take a selfie!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    See the LEOPARD of SILENCE, a huge mural that has a lot of hidden meanings, blending local fairytales into one image.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mara's Tours&Travel

Tags

Walking Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.9 Based on 32 32 reviews
5 stars
30
4 stars
2
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}