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

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Izvor Park

   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 min

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

   · 15 min

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

   · 15 min

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 min

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 min

6. Pasajul Victoriei

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

   · 15 min

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

   · 5 min

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

   · 20 min

How to use your ticket

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 141444P2

Activity offered by Mara's Tours&Travel via Viator.