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The dark side of Bucharest and the life of Gypsies, Private tour

13 Reviews 4.62 out of 5 stars Based on 13 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This is a private tour where you will see the most unpleasant places in Bucharest.
Usually guides will take you only to beautiful places but we intend to show you the ugly truth after the gray blocks in Bucharest.
Unfortunately you will see how some people live on the edge of survival in a European capital in the 21st century.

Explore the dark side of Bucharest on a tour to Ferentari and Rahova! This tour offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s history and culture. You will visit two of the most notorious neighborhoods in Bucharest and learn about the people who inhabit them. You will also learn about the challenges these communities face and the ways in which they have persevered. The tour will also provide an opportunity to interact with locals and gain insight into their lives and culture.
In the end we will take you to a unique village outside Bucharest where many gypsy palaces are built.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest area
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

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    What To Expect

    Ferentari

    The worst famous neighborhood in Bucharest, the place with the lowest standard of living in the Romanian capital.
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    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rahova

    The neighborhood where most gypsies live, there was also a feared penitentiary.
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    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sinești

    Village with gypsy palaces
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    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We visit in Bucharest: Strada Zăbrăuţului 5; Aleea Iacob Andrei 11; Strada Pucheni 1; Strada Amurgului 4; Rahova Penitentiary Strada Adrian 4; Village with gypsy palaces Strada Principală Nr. 353A, Sintești
    • Dress as simply as possible, without jewelry, without expensive items!

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The dark side of Bucharest and the life of Gypsies, Private tour?

    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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We visit in Bucharest: Strada Zăbrăuţului 5; Aleea Iacob Andrei 11; Strada Pucheni 1; Strada Amurgului 4; Rahova Penitentiary Strada Adrian 4; Village with gypsy palaces Strada Principală Nr. 353A, Sintești
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    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).

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