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Unseen Bucharest: Romani Heritage, Suburbs, Palaces and Prison
(22) Reviews
Bucharest
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Dear Guests, For your safety and to ensure a smooth experience during the tour, please kindly respect the following rules: • Photography is not allowed during the tour. We kindly ask you to keep your cameras and phones away until the end. • Please dress simply and modestly. Avoid wearing clothes with visible brand logos. • We recommend not bringing designer handbags, expensive jewelry, or high-end mobile phones. These precautions are in place to help you stay safe and to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We hope you enjoy your visit!
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We visit in Bucharest: Strada Zăbrăuţului 5; Aleea Iacob Andrei 11; Aleea Livezilor; Strada Pucheni 1; Strada Amurgului 4; Rahova Penitentiary; Village with romani palaces Strada Principală Nr. 353A, Sintești
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Gain a deep, unfiltered look into the lives, culture, and history of the Roma people in and around Bucharest. Your tour begins in Ferentari and Rahova, home to large Roma communities. Here, your guide will explain the complex socio-economic reality, addressing issues of urban poverty, social marginalization, and the daily survival of local families, alongside community resilience. Along the route, make a brief stop outside Rahova Penitentiary for context on local institutions. Then, travel to the village of Sintești to witness a striking contrast: the world-famous Roma palaces. See how wealthy Roma families build these massive mansions with elaborate silver roofs, representing power, status,...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 14 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 14 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest area
Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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Ferentari
The worst famous neighborhood in Bucharest, the place with the lowest standard of living in the Romanian capital.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Rahova
The neighborhood where most gypsies live, there was also a feared penitentiary.
Unseen Bucharest: Romani Heritage, Suburbs, Palaces and Prison
(22) Reviews
Bucharest
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Gain a deep, unfiltered look into the lives, culture, and history of the Roma people in and around Bucharest. Your tour begins in Ferentari and Rahova, home to large Roma communities. Here, your guide will explain the complex socio-economic reality, addressing issues of urban poverty, social marginalization, and the daily survival of local families, alongside community resilience. Along the route, make a brief stop outside Rahova Penitentiary for context on local institutions. Then, travel to the village of Sintești to witness a striking contrast: the world-famous Roma palaces. See how wealthy Roma families build these massive mansions with elaborate silver roofs, representing power, status,...
