Sexy, Scandalous, Deadly Bucharest Tour

Bucharest, România
3 hours
5.0 (1)
Art & Culture Walking Tours History
Tour group sitting at tables
Tour group in square
Tour group in front of building
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Tour group in street
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What You Will Do

A tour like no other, revealing the city’s most thrilling secrets! Dive into a world of notorious crimes, royal scandals, real life vampires and femme fatales as you explore the dark and seductive side of Bucharest’s past. To balance the intrigue, we’ll also indulge in the city’s vibrant bar scene by tasting local craft beer and alcohol shots.

Price

Adults: 30 EUR/person

Discounts available for groups of 8+ people

Tour Details

 Every Friday and Saturday: (available on other days upon request)

 Duration: 3 hrs approx

What’s included?

Local professional guide

3 local drinks: 1 craft beer (or wine, juice, water), 2 shots of local beverages

2 stops at local bars

What’s excluded?

Other food & drinks, other than the above mentioned

Tour sights

  1. Roman Wolf statue - Meeting Point

    The guide is waiting near the statue of the Roman Wolf, situated at the end of Lipscani Street. The guide will be holding a sign with the title of the tour and his name tag.

  2. Former Police HQ
    The tour will begin at the statue of the Roman Wolf and the Latin Passage, important symbols in the history of Romania, whose identity is closely linked to the Roman Empire.
  3. University Square
    15 minutes

    Here we will find KM 0 of Bucharest and the church that houses the relics of Constantin Brancoveanu, whose tragic end marked the history of Romania.

  4. Sutu Palace
    15 minutes

    At the start of Bucharest's old commercial street, we will find the old police station where one of the most infamous outlaws of the last 100 years was captured following years of searches and scandals.

  5. English Passage
    15 minutes

    Discover the surprising oldest hospital in Bucharest and its novelties from the 18th century.

  6. Former Royal Palace
    15 minutes

    The most important old square in Bucharest was throughout the years the sight of many tragic and groundbreaking events, as well as some of the city's most notable buildings.

  7. Mita Biciclista House
    15 minutes

    One of the oldest former residences in Bucharest still features an inner yard where we can imagine how things were 120 years ago, while listening to some shocking tales about the place that housed the wildest parties in the city.

  8. Craft Beer Pause
    30 minutes

    We will enjoy a short break with drinks included at a craft beer bar producing high quality beer right in Bucharest.

  9. Hidden Bucharest Stories
    15 minutes

    Discover the tales of the underground of Bucharest and lurid activities that were going on in the interwar period.

  10. Palatul Regal / Royal Palace
    15 minutes

    Explore the life story of Romania's King Carol 2, also known as the Playboy King.

  11. Calea Victoriei
    15 minutes

    Walk down on Bucharest's most beloved street, pass countless Belle Époque French style buildings and arcades, where writers and artists used to spend their nights and drew inspiration from.

  12. Casa Mița Biciclista
    15 minutes

    See the newly restored house of the most scandalous and desired woman in all of Bucharest at the start of the 20th century.

What to expect

Delve into the seedy underbelly of Bucharest’s past, where high-society scandals and notorious crimes intertwined. On this scandalous tour, we’ll uncover the city’s most infamous happenings, from forbidden romances to deadly betrayals, extravagant artists and courtesans, dangerous yet charismatic outlaws.

This is not your average city tour. We’ll explore the dark side of Bucharest, where every corner whispers a scandalous tale.
We’ll hear about the city’s most scandalous affairs, and learn about sometimes shocking, other times humorous tales that defined the lives of locals.
This may not be Transylvania, but you’ll find out how, not too long ago, a mass murderer called “the vampire of Bucharest” roamed the streets at night.

But don’t worry, we’ll also have some fun along the way. During the tour, we’ll stop at two popular bars frequented by locals, where you can enjoy alcohol shots and craft beer produced in the city and relax with your fellow travelers. We’ll also have plenty of opportunities to take photos and share stories.

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the real Bucharest and the incredible tales that history has forgotten. So come join us on this scandalous adventure and discover the hidden side of Bucharest.

Meeting point

booking form

What our customers say

Sexy, Scandalous,
Deadly Bucharest Tour

Bucharest, România
3 hours
5.0 (1)

What You Will Do

A tour like no other, revealing the city’s most thrilling secrets! Dive into a world of notorious crimes, royal scandals, real life vampires and femme fatales as you explore the dark and seductive side of Bucharest’s past. To balance the intrigue, we’ll also indulge in the city’s vibrant bar scene by tasting local craft beer and alcohol shots.

Price

Adults: 30 EUR/person

Discounts available for groups of 8+ people

Tour Details

 Every Friday and Saturday: (available on other days upon request)

 Duration: 3 hrs approx

 Free Cancellation

What’s included?

Local professional guide

3 local drinks: 1 craft beer (or wine, juice, water), 2 shots of local beverages

2 stops at local bars

What’s excluded?

Other food & drinks, other than the above mentioned

Booking form

Tour sights

Roman Wolf statue

Former Police HQ

University Square

Sutu Palace

Odeon Theatre

English Passage

Former Royal Palace

Mita Biciclista House

Highlights

Explore Bucharest’s forbidden stories: from the Ancient Romans to the royalty of the 20th century

Enjoy typical local beverages at 2 popular Bucharest bars

See Bucharest in a different light on an entertaining tour full of anecdotes and urban legends

Uncover Bucharest’s hidden corners and lesser known stories

Learn about the real-life vampire who terrorized Bucharest in the 1970s

What to expect

Delve into the seedy underbelly of Bucharest’s past, where high-society scandals and notorious crimes intertwined. On this scandalous tour, we’ll uncover the city’s most infamous happenings, from forbidden romances to deadly betrayals, extravagant artists and courtesans, dangerous yet charismatic outlaws.

This is not your average city tour. We’ll explore the dark side of Bucharest, where every corner whispers a scandalous tale.
We’ll hear about the city’s most scandalous affairs, and learn about sometimes shocking, other times humorous tales that defined the lives of locals.
This may not be Transylvania, but you’ll find out how, not too long ago, a mass murderer called “the vampire of Bucharest” roamed the streets at night.

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the real Bucharest and the incredible tales that history has forgotten. So come join us on this scandalous adventure and discover the hidden side of Bucharest.

But don’t worry, we’ll also have some fun along the way. During the tour, we’ll stop at two popular bars frequented by locals, where you can enjoy alcohol shots and craft beer produced in the city and relax with your fellow travelers. We’ll also have plenty of opportunities to take photos and share stories.

What our customers say


Price30 EUR/person

*Discounts available for groups of 8+ people


 Duration: 3 hrs approx


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