Bucharest Ghosts and Vampires Tour: Explore the Underworld of the City's Old Town
4.8
157 Ratings
București
Embark on a thrilling journey through the dark side of Bucharest's Old Town. Discover haunted houses, mysterious stories, and the eerie presence of Dracula himself on this Ghosts and Vampires Tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale) - Next to the meeting point
- The Central School - A monument of architecture and a famous haunted school.
- Parcul Ioanid - A very beautiful park where we rest and tell stories about strigoi
- Gradina Icoanei - A park that in the past included a pond used by witches for different rituals.
- Anglican Church of the Resurrection - In front of the church we will uncover stories of real exorcism.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities for the guide
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to Bucharest’s eerie side. Near the Old Town and even amidst the nighttime revelries, peculiar occurrences are not uncommon. Keep alert, as unanticipated ‘local spirits’ may accompany us on this exploration. Having been settled for over two millennia, countless events of death, homicide, enigmas have taken place within the city’s bounds, and if you listen carefully, you can discern the whispers of the uncanny nearly everywhere. This voyage takes you to spook-ridden dwellings and locales, sharing pertinent tales of Bucharest’s past. Don’t be afraid, as delightful tales of deities, benevolent specters, and other mysteries also constitute Bucharest’s narrative. Oh, and we couldn’t overlook Dracula, whose profound links with the city and its history render him an ever-present figure.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough tourists to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The tour takes place with minimum 2 tourists
Location
"I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
In front of the National Theatre, in front of THE STATUES
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ian_h
Mar 30, 2024
Great tour - Gabriella was an excellent guide , clear voice , some humour and great stories. She made the tour enlightening and interesting.
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Stevelenaghen
Mar 22, 2024
Great storytelling - Great evening walking the dark hidden streets of Bucharest with a great story teller. Well worth the experience
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Fearless22317778688
Mar 18, 2024
A fun-filled, spooky evening! ✨ - I really enjoyed this tour! Bogdan was very attentive and a great storyteller! He walked us around Bucharest's city center while telling us stories that were just the right amount of scary. It was fun, filled with folklore and culture, as well as some historical facts that helped weave the narrative of the city's more spooky side. I would recommend it to everybody that enjoys discovering a city's b-side. Bogdan provides the tour in Spanish, but there's also the option to book it in English through the website!
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Sonia
Mar 18, 2024
Interesting and eerie. Very good! - Bogdan was very informative, friendly and fun! Lots of information about local folklore and personal family superstition. Lots of historical facts too - interesting
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Marykg21
Mar 17, 2024
Great way to find out more about the history of Romania from a local - If your into folklore and superstition, this a great tour.
I’ve always been in to the stories of Strigoi and mythical folklore , so when I spotted this tour i just had to do it.
My husband booked it for us, and I was a bit dubious when I noticed it was for 2 1/2 hours walking, however it really didn’t feel that long and it wasn’t constant walking.
Our Guide Gabriella was amazing, and very knowledgeable even when I kept asking questions. We learnt so much from her, even things that were personal experienced by herself and family.
I highly recommend this tour, and if you can try to request Gabriella.
We visited places we probably would never have seen if we hadn’t taken part in this tour, we also plan to visit again in the future, as we want to visit some of the places we learnt about such as the Bellu Cemetery, the resting place of Iulia Hasdeu - one of the stories that Gabriella told us which I was fascinated by.
Highly recommended tour
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Bkiii1
Mar 1, 2024
So interesting! - I had an amazing time, really enjoyed all the gory details and interesting things about Romanian culture! Definitely recommend.
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Craig_g
Feb 25, 2024
Great tour - Great tour and brilliant tour guide. Some interesting stories and history about Bucharest. The tour was just about right to keep a teenager engaged.
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Alexandra_l
Feb 25, 2024
Fun and engaging - Gabriela was a brilliant guide. Told interesting stories, and history of Bucharest and Romanian myths and legends. She kept us on a good pace, with humour and answered all put questions.
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Alison_f
Feb 22, 2024
Great wee fun tour - Great tour! Our guide Bogdan was very knowledgeable.
Loads of great stories and legends.
You won’t be disappointed if you book this!
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Mariafrancesca_r
Feb 15, 2024
Nice experience in Bucharest - The guide told us interesting ghost stories about Bucharest and was engaging. The organization was perfect. We were just six people, so It was easy to get around all together.
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