Instahood Stories Local Hosts turns tourists into locals and locals into tourists
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București
Experience Bucharest like a local with Instahood Stories Local Hosts. Explore hidden streets, visit a turn of the century villa, and indulge in local treats and refreshments.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amzei Church - Highlights:

Visiting a late 19th century never restored villa - great for your Insta audience!

A hidden tavern known only to us lucky locals

Street art mixing different techniques with an attitude

Experiencing the little but memorable things that make Bucharest buzz

What's Included
  • Entrance fee included.
  • Complimentary bottled water.
  • Snacks provided.
  • One beer per person (500ml).
  • Tea and coffee available.
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping
Additional Information

Local Hosts is all about making tourists feel like locals, and giving locals a taste of being tourists.

We understand that a small culinary break enhances the tour experience! So, we’ve made sure to include snacks and refreshments in all our expeditions. Come and join us for an unconventional journey in small groups, exploring the undiscovered beauty of our city!

Some refer to this neighborhood as Bucharest’s Montmartre due to its charming 19th-century architecture, yet we prefer authenticity over comparison. We’re here to share the real local narrative. We embark from the lively Roman Square and venture into the peaceful, concealed old streets, visiting a unique turn-of-the-century villa. Progressing into the emerging creative sector, we explore avant-garde graffiti art and artistically inviting courtyards which we’ll discreetly lead you into. En route, we will pause for indulging in local delicacies and refreshments. Continuing our journey, we delve into the diverse architectural styles that preserve the traditional Mahallas structure intact, and conclude our tour near the Old Town.

Location
Piața Romană 1
Piața Romană
The meeting place is in the roundabout, in front of a beautiful old building, located between Mendeelev Street and Dacia Boulevard. See you there!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Scarlettl43
Jan 4, 2020
a splendid experience with Mircea - I came to Bucharest last year and did not take a tour with Mircea ( a big mistake! ), this time I took 2 tours with Mircea in the last 2 days and i enjoyed them so much! Mircea gave me a different view of the City and I started to like it! Mircea's knowledge of the City and his passion for architecture of Bucharest is amazing, we learned so much and cannot stop admiring the beautiful houses in various different areas, it was a feast of the city culture between 1900 to 1950s! Enjoy this tour and it will make you to see a very different side of Bucharest.
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Timsche24
Oct 13, 2019
What a Great Tour - It was an amazing tour. I saw places, I would not find on my own. We visited old houses, famous streets, a market, an old villa and interesting street art. The guide made it so special. He knows everything about Bukarest. We had lunch and later on sausages, try the eggplant salad - tasty. Some beers, a lot of talking and getting to know each other and the life in Bukarest. It were 6 hours that just flew by. Moreover, he gave me tips for restaurants and more places to visit. The tour is really worth it. Reserve your Ticket!!!
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Thin_lizzy2013
Aug 27, 2019
Great tour.. - Again another brilliant tour with Local Host. This tour offers another perspective of the hidden treasures of Bucharest and has a very groovy vibe. Really well planned tour..loved the snack, drinks and the cool places we‘ve discovered.
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Outsider2000
Aug 25, 2019
Very insightful and entertaining - We thought we know Bucharest..but we learned a lot of new things about the history of the city and some celebrities which belong to the history of the city. Mircea is the perfect guide..fun, entertaining and very careful to the small details. He really made the difference! It’s awesome to still be able to discover the old Bucharest and at the same have a guide who talks to you and not just recites the story.
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Sorikkus
Aug 20, 2019
serendipity.. - We ended up in one of the most complex and fun tours we had in a while. Great food and stories and the host just clicked with all our needs. The path of the tour is very well balanced between the stops and the things you get to see and photograph. We would never discover that area despite being so close to the old center of the city.
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Nightireign
Jul 7, 2019
Understanding a city - I lived in Bucharest for 19 years and had no idea it had such great stories to tell. Took the tour with a few friends and spent 3 or 4 hours wandering the old streets of the city. We discovered there's a public bath functioning since the 19th century in the center of Bucharest, saw otoman and modernist architecture and had a lovely lemonade in a garden. Over all, a pleasant way to spend a Sunday.
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Ambrozie
May 26, 2019
Great stories! Because it's all about the stories, isn't it? - During a short trip home, I spent a great Saturday afternoon acting as a tourist in my hometown. I thought I knew the city pretty well, but Local Hosts proved me wrong and I can appreciate that.
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64ruxandrai
May 23, 2019
👍 - I had a great time with Mircea wandering around the neighbourhoods of Bucharest appreciating the beautiful and eclectic architecture and street art. I booked the tour on short notice and Mircea and Local Hosts were so great to accommodate me. The tour was about 5 hours long and Mircea had interesting stories and facts the entire time. We visited a variety of unique places, none of which would be on the typical tourist trail. I highly recommend this tour to everyone. So much to learn!
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Cris
May 20, 2019
Local revelations - I have been living abroad for a few years now and in one of my vacation back home I brought some friends with me and we decided to try out a tour for them, which is not really our first option since I like to think I know my city! Local Hosts has proven us that Bucharest is a city with many secrets and unknown old tales. I have now a better understanding of the background of the city, we explored beautiful parks and the oldest cemetery, while enjoying a traditional meal and a cold beer. Highly recommended for people who like tours with a personal touch and passionate guides!  Thank you for a great day!
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