Eccentric Bucharest - the peculiar half day private tour
Joined 2024
This tour shows you the funny and the strange in a private "stop and visit" experience. You'll be reaching the less known spots and the out of the ordinary traits of which Bucharest has plenty of. .
Castles and communist ruins, cemeteries, stadiums or natural phenomena all diverse and surprising a city with many facets and particular places, hiding in plain sight. Have you seen a delta in the middle of a city? You will on this tour. . .
Try a half a day tour by car and you will be entertained :)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
- meet me up in your hotel lobby. we'll make our way from there..
The delta in the heart of the city
One of the most amazing traits in Bucharest is the generation of a natural delta in the middle of the the inner city, formed accidentally in the last 35 years. Wonder at the wildlife that has created its own place in the middle of concrete jungle.
The Bellu graveyard
Discover the strange stories of the most famous graveyard of Bucharest; weird characters and their final days in the Pere Lachaise of Bucharest.
The Mosque
Listen to the story of the only mosque ever built in the city of Bucharest, now well hidden in "the hood"...
The Mausoleum
...and it has to do with the gruesome Communist period and not only...a unique spot
The Castle
A one and only construction with a surreal story behind it in the unlikeliest of places
The Parliament on...the stadium
Not many parliaments in the world have this feature...one with dramatic consequences and surreal results...not to be missed
The ruins and the prison
Check out one of the haunting remains of the last days of Communist Romania...in the middle of the city. Plus, the prison with stories of torture and grim secrets...
Ending Point
Your hotel or a place of your choice
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private half day tour
Licensed tour guide
Driving services
1 bottle of water/ person
souvenirs, potential entrance fees, snacks/ food - rough estimate 20 USD
Tour Important Information
This is a stop and visit experience. Duration may vary according to interests, pace, traffic and weather conditions. Upon request it can include a snack/ refreshments stop
Important message from the supplier
I can offer guided tours all over Romania, covering the various regions of interest.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Razvan T.
Born and raised in Bucharest, I've been a tour designer and tailored experience facilitator for 20+ years in Romania.
Tango dancer and taichi practitioner with a penchant for cultural experiences and travel. I have a law background and project management degree and I'm not a believer of 'package tourism'.
Always willing to go the extra mile in order to provide the guest with the best possible experience. Love to translate my cultural space or deepen the knowledge of the traveler who is curious to discover more. Off and on the beaten path. . .
Passionate about exchange of ideas and world cultures. I can take you from late medieval to the recent history of my hometown, explain the architectural landscape and familiarize you with the local habits and cuisine. I offer guiding and driving services
I am ready to customize according to your expectations and interests. If you would like further details, please get in touch!
$210/ per group
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