Top Wallachia Walking Tours

Set off for Transylvania from Bucharest during this guided tour that includes round-trip transport to Bran Castle and Peles Castle. Along with both optional castle visits, enjoy a walking tour of Brasov before your guide sets you free in the medieval town to enjoy some independent time.

Taste your way through Bucharest’s most charming and unusual ‘mahallas,’ or neighborhoods, on a small-group food tour. Venture beyond crowded squares and Communist architecture to discover the Romanian capital’s quieter, Belle Époque quarters, where Old World elegance meets bohemian flair. Along the way, pop in to lively markets, specialty shops, and cafes to sample the best of artisan Romanian cuisine like goats-milk cheese, cured meat, homemade bread, craft beer, and Wallachian doughnuts.

Trace the rise and fall of Communism in Romania on this walking tour of Bucharest. Learn how the Communist Party and the dictator Ceausescu seized power, controlled dissent and demolished huge swaths of the city to create distinctive architectural monuments. Visit political memorials and Communist-era landmarks to see how the regime and subsequent 1989 revolution have left a permanent mark on the city.

Join in Bucharest’s thriving nightlife scene with a group pub crawl that takes you to four or five of Old Town's most exciting bars and clubs. Meet other travelers and and learn to party like a Romanian while a friendly guide handpicks the venues and arranges all the details to ensure a safe and memorable night out. Enjoy a welcome shot at each bar plus a few fun surprises along the way like karaoke or bar games, and capture every crazy moment with the help of your guide’s photography skills.

Skip the tourist traps and gain insight into Romania’s culinary culture on a street food tour of Bucharest. Try specialties including mint lemonade, zacusca, and local cheeses as you learn about the city’s dining trends and influences, and be immersed in the city’s vibrant atmosphere as you stroll its streets by foot.

Travel back in time on this history tour of Bucharest focused on its Communist past. Stroll through the city with a guide, who follows a curated itinerary designed to show the effect of Communism on the country and its people. With a small group of fellow travelers, get plenty of personalized attention and have time to ask questions as you visit the landmarks and highlights of the past.

Get acquainted with Bucharest’s cultural sights and culinary delights on a half-day walking tour of the Romanian capital. This tour combines sightseeing with eating and is, therefore, ideal for both history buffs and food lovers. Tick off all of Bucharest’s top sights—including Revolution Square and Lipscani, Bucharest’s historical center—and feast on a 3-course meal of Romanian classics. Don’t risk having a bad meal as this tour guarantees fine food and excellent historical commentary. Lunch and a drink are included.  

If you’re short on time but want to experience all the Bucharest has to offer, take a three-hour private sightseeing tour. Forget inflexible group tours. You set the pace and can customize the itinerary to spend more time at the places that interest you and skip the ones that don’t.

Gain an intimate perspective of Bucharest’s haunted history and spooky sights on an evening tour of the city. Hear tales of vampires, ghosts, and mysteries as you explore hidden spots and major landmarks with your costumed guide, and be immersed in the city’s Gothic atmosphere as you stroll its most haunted streets after dark.

Tour one of the most impressive buildings in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world, on a convenient guided tour. You’ll get to explore the inside of the Romanian Parliament building with an informative local guide, so you’ll leave with a greater understanding of Romania’s history and politics. It’s a must-visit sight in Bucharest, and will help you understand the huge role that Nicolae Ceausescu played in shaping Romania.

Discover the history and events of the Cold War in Romania on a walking tour of Bucharest. Navigate 40 years of communism in the country as you visit landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament and Revolution Square. Learn about what life was like under communist rule and what happened after the fall of communism in 1989.

Discover a Bucharest that's very much alive and constantly changing. From the belle époque, turn-of-the-century iconic Victory Avenue downtown also with some 1930s Manhattan influences to the new Civic Centre, a 1980s totalitarian utopia turned current dystopia dominated by the surroundings of the largest Parliament in the world, you get the full experience and the chance to understand this unforgiving city that many love to hate while uncovering hidden gems off the beaten path. Mandatory observations along the dedicated routes also come with exciting side information.

Indulge a taste for the macabre with this walking tour through Bucharest’s harrowing history. Uncover the city’s most sinister secrets, from the bloody battles of the Dark Ages to the brutal communist practices of the Cold War era. Visit the chilling Bellu Cemetery, stop for a drink in a former brothel and hear about ghastly local legends like the ‘Vampire of Bucharest.’ Not for the faint of heart!

Bucharest boasts both a modern bar culture and a far-reaching history, but appreciating both with limited time can be difficult. Get the best of both on an evening tour of the city and discover historic landmarks, as well as trendy craft beer outlets, throughout the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour, and gain intimate insights and tips from your local guide as you explore the city by foot.

Discover the diverse and layered history of Bucharest on a 3-hour walking tour. Stroll with a knowledgeable guide through the capital’s most interesting neighborhoods, stopping along the way to hear local legends and historical anecdotes. See landmarks like the stunning Palace of Parliament, University Square and the Kretzulescu Church, and learn how the Cold War shaped the city’s landscape.

Discover from a passionate local guide Bucharest’s amazing journey from a medieval fortification into a Belle Epoque city and how it was then mutilated by a gruesome dictatorship. On this 3-hour walking tour, you will go to the main landmarks in Bucharest and hear its amazing tales: from the gory times when Dracula was roaming the streets of Bucharest to the devastating communist regime led by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Embark on a haunted quest around Bucharest by solving clues that will take you to most haunted places in the city, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Old Town, the House of the Devil, University Square, Cismigiu Gardens, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets and buildings in Bucharest + Learn about the curses and spells of Bucharest + Find out about the organ traffickers at the Bucharest Post Office The quest can be played at any hour, but it is recommended that you try it at night, for the full haunted experience. It'll take you from 1 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, so you can finish it at your own pace. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map or GPS. When you get the correct answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on a city adventure.

Appreciating Bucharest’s unique history, culture, and landmarks can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore the Romanian capital on a private tour, and benefit from your guide’s undivided attention as you explore top sights such as the Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, and National Village Museum. Customize your departure to suit your schedule, and enjoy seamless transfer across the sprawling city by air-conditioned vehicle.

The tour is independent (not related to any company or travel agency) and wants to create a link between Bucharest Street Art and both it's citizens and visitors.

Skip the impersonal tourist excursions and enjoy an individualized experience on a private tour that explores the rise and fall of the Socialist Republic of Romania and its impact on the city itself. Visit landmarks including the Centrul Civic and the Old City, and listen as your guide shares insight into their architecture and symbolism. Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

See a different side of Bucharest on this 3.5-hour walking tour of the Romanian capital’s alternative artistic and cultural scene. See some of the best examples of the emerging street art movement, and visit cutting-edge galleries and design spaces where creative urbanites are shaping the future of the metropolis. Learn about fashion trends and urban planning efforts from your local guide as you explore one of Eastern Europe’s most quickly transforming cities.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Bucharest on this electric scooter city tour, saving time–and foot fatigue–with seamless transfer around the Romanian capital. Stop off regularly for a more intimate glimpse of landmarks including Revolution Square and Palace of Parliament and benefit from the personalized attention and sights of your small-group guide

Explore the cosmopolitan contrasts of Bucharest on a full-day tour of Romania's capital and surrounding sights. See the best of Bucharest, including Communist relics like the supersized Parliament Palace and Revolution Square, plus the charming, French-inspired Old Town and traditional folk houses of the Village Museum. Head outside the city to dig deeper into Romanian history and myths at the royal Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery—the legendary final resting place of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler.