Slavery in Romania Myths and Truths About Gypsies

5.0 (8 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Embark on an enriching journey through Bucharest's Roma culture on our 3-hour walking tour, starting at Romana Square. Our first stop takes us to the site of an old slave market, a haunting reminder of Romania's complex history with the Roma community.
Continuing our exploration, we'll pass by the iconic Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of national pride and cultural heritage.
Next, we'll enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Cismigiu Park, the oldest and largest garden in Bucharest. Our tour takes a somber turn as we visit an important landmark commemorating the Holocaust in Romania.
We'll also encounter traces of Romania's communist past. You'll be entertained with interesting information and stories, showcasing the resilience that has long characterized Roma culture.
Join us on this unforgettable odyssey through the heart and soul of Bucharest's Roma heritage.
At the end of the tour, you will have the chance to witness the enduring legacy of Roma craftsmanship firsthand.

Options

Walking tour
Walking tour+Crafting workshop

Craft your own jewlery: After the tour you can choose to have a workshop where you learn to build your own jewlery from an authentic Roma.
Duration: 5 hours: Duration of the walking tour is around 3 hours
Duration of the workshop 1,5-2 hours, depending on number of participants
Number of participants: We can only accomodate maximum 5 people for the workshop

What's included

  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • cake snack
  • We will have a short stop on the way: expense not included

What to expect

  1. 20m
    Romania's House of Art, every story has an artistic side and this is the perfect location to learn about it. It houses the National Romanian Philarmonic and also it is one of the most important points of interest in the city
  2. Iuliu Maniu Statue
    20m
    Meet Iuliu Maniu, in the context of our tour. Iuliu Maniu was an important historical figure in the political life in Romania, connected not only to the story of Roma but also to the development of modern Romania
  3. Palatul Stirbei
    20m
    A short dive into the 19th century. This was the house of one of the rulers of Valachia, Barbu Stirbey, an important person in our story
  4. Cismigiu Parc
    30m
    A nice relaxed walk in the largest and most beautiful garden in the city...of course nicely connected to our story. We will have several stops, for example: a very famous highschool, the ruins of an old monastery, a freat view point over the park and some other surprises on the way.
  5. 15m
    Education: the Key to everything. A good spot to remember this. Lazar is the best quoted highschool in the city and it is right at the entrance in Cismigiu Park
  6. 15m
    Learn about the rough story of Roma during WW2 and also about ehatbit is known as “The Forgotten Holocaust”. This is the most impresive monument built in the memory of the victoms of Holocaust in Romania
  7. 10m
    Meet Kogalniceanu in the contxt of our tour. He is one of the most famous politician and writer in Romanian history, also the first one to writr about Romanian Gypsies
  8. 20m
    In this wonderful little shop with authentic pieces hand-crafted by authentic Roma, you will meet the reality of their culture and tradition. This is a great representation of the talent of Roma craftsmen

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in the small square in front of Ion Creanga Theater, 3 min walk from the subway station "Piata Romana"

End point

A beautiful store with handcratfed pieces.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The remaining time of the tour is used for walking between the stops

Cancellation policy

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

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