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Free tour

Alternative Bucharest Tour

4.75
Good(16)
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Vali
Registered on 5 March 2023
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Hi, I'm Vali and I'm in love with Street Art in general and stickers in particular. I studied Food Engineering, but I do tour guiding for 3 years in my free time and I love it!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

In this of the beaten path tour of Bucharest you will be guided by a very passionate Street Art enthusiast that knows very well the scene and created the Alternative Bucharest Tour to share his knowledge with both locals and tourists. The tour is not related to big companies or agencies.

Learn the history of graffiti and Street Art in Bucharest, see what it feels like to combine art with vandalism, do a little treasure hunt, discover all forms of Street Art present in Bucharest, and visit a location full of graffiti and Street Art only accessible with the tour.
Start the tour by learning the history of graffiti and Street Art in Bucharest and of the main landmarks of our starting point.
See Special forms of Street Art like installations, stickers, and paste-ups, besides the usual graffiti and murals.
So a little treasure hunt to raise your awareness about public art.
Do a mid-tour break at a local Cultural Hub/Summer Garden.
End the tour in a location full of graffiti and Street Art only accessible with the tour.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Piața Revoluției, București 030167, Romania
We meet in the Revolution Square in front of the Memorial of Rebirth. I will always have with me a clipboard with ,,Alternative Bucharest'' stickers.
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Outside visit
Memorial of Rebirth
This is the starting point of the Tour, where we talk about the history of Graffiti and Street Art in Bucharest and about the landmarks that you can see in the Revolution Square
2
Outside visit
Grădina Alhambra
In this location we see the first mural done in Bucharest back in 2006 and talk about the 3 ways that the authorities handle old buildings in Bucharest.
3
Outside visit
Palatul Universul
A perfect stop to see how a place can be changed through Street Art
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.88
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4.63
Communication
4.63
Quality
4.88
Route
4.75

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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