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Darkside Tour of Bucharest - small group

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Overview

Bucharest has a very dark past. It's time you found out about it!

Join us and dive into the city’s intriguing history, its deepest, darkest secrets. This is not your average history lesson and what you learn on this tour won’t likely be in your guidebook — so get ready to be shocked, awed, and entertained.

What's Included

  • Subway transportation
  • Street Snack
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 2
București 010051, Romania

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Piața Revoluției
București, Romania

Piața Revoluției, București, România, in front of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

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Bellu Cemetery (Cimitirul Serban Voda-Bellu)

Enjoy the walk and stories inside the Bellu Cemetery, the first modern graveyard in the city and a place filled with love stories, unique architecture and even mysteries waiting to be resolved.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

University's Square

Discover the starting point of the most important protests in our recent history. Learn about the victims that bravely fought during the Revolution of 1989, the ones who believed in an occidental future and fought the miners in the '90s, as well as the recent anticorruption battle. All of them started here.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calea Victoriei

Next travel back in time in the beginning of the 20th century to find out all about the scandalous times that Bucharest had before the Communist Regime took power. In 1927, around 12.000 prostitutes and escorts were working in Romania. Among them, there were ladies of night such as the beautiful gypsy dancer, Zaraza.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

A very important and emotional spot that gives goosebumps to every Romanian. Learn about the Romanian gulag, the cruel dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and how difficult was the life in the '80s for the local people. Travel in time back to the 22nd December 1989 when shootings took place and many innocent people died facing Securitatea (the secret police). This place represents a symbolic end for the communist regime in Romania. Discover how it happened.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Darkside Tour of Bucharest – small group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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