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Bucharest Ghosts Stories and Mythology 2.5-Hour Tour
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Bucharest Ghosts Stories and Mythology 2.5-Hour Tour

by Bucharest By Foot Tours

3 hours
Bucharest
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€50.40€56Save 10%
2 guests × €25.20
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 2.5-hour walking tour in Bucharest explores ghost stories and Romanian mythology connected to the city’s history and supernatural legends. The tour begins near the National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale, where participants meet the English-speaking guide. The first stop is the Central School, an architectural monument known for its haunted reputation. The group then walks to a nearby park to rest and hear stories about strigoi, spirits from Romanian folklore. Next, the tour continues to Gradina Icoanei park, which once contained a pond used in witchcraft rituals. The final stop is in front of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection, where the guide shares accounts of real exorcisms. The guide provides detailed information about haunted locations, ghosts, horror mythology, and the city’s connections to Dracula. Guides do not wear costumes or perform dramatizations. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and gratuities are not included. The tour requires a minimum of two participants and may be canceled if this number is not met, with alternatives or refunds offered.

Highlights

About 2.5-hour walking tour in central Bucharest
Stories on haunted buildings and Romanian horror mythology
Visits National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale and the haunted Central School
Stops include Gradina Icoanei and Anglican Church of the Resurrection
English-speaking guide with folklore and mythology knowledge

What's included

English-speaking guide

What's not included

Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities for the guide

Itinerary

1

National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)

The tour begins next to this theatre, which is the meeting point.

10 min

2

The Central School

This architectural monument is also known as a haunted school and is visited for about 15 minutes.

15 min

3

Park stop

In a nearby park, the group rests briefly while hearing stories about strigoi, supernatural creatures in Romanian folklore.

15 min

4

Gradina Icoanei

This park includes the site of a former pond historically used by witches for various rituals, visited for about 10 minutes.

10 min

5

Anglican Church of the Resurrection

At the church entrance, the guide recounts stories about actual exorcisms connected to the location.

10 min

Meeting point

In front of the National Theatre, in front of THE STATUES

End point

Close to Piata Romana

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour requires a minimum number of participants and may be canceled after confirmation if numbers are not met, with an alternative or refund offered.
The tour operates only with at least 2 tourists.
Total
€50.40Save 10% vs Viator