Interbelic Bucharest GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

Bucharest, Romania
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Bucharest
Duration1h - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the glamour and grit of interwar Bucharest, where poets and politicians clashed in cafés, spies whispered in hotel lobbies, and modernity soared above cobbled streets. This immersive walking tour guides you through iconic salons, literary battlegrounds, and sites of quiet revolution, revealing the city's vibrant culture between the World Wars. Perfect for history buffs, literature lovers, and curious wanderers. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

What's included

  • Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
  • Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
  • Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
  • Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
  • A physical tour guide (not included)

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Step into the legendary Café Capșa, the heart of interwar Bucharest's café society. Discover the secrets of Romania's literary and political elite, find the commemorative plaque, and capture a piece of living history with your camera!
  2. 10m
    Snap an iconic photo of Palatul Telefoanelor, Bucharest's first skyscraper and Art Deco landmark. Capture its bold lines and the bustling life of Calea Victoriei, and imagine the secrets once whispered through its wires.
  3. 10m
    Stand in the heart of Bucharest at Piața Revoluției, where royal parades, artistic revolutions, and political upheaval have shaped Romania. Explore the Royal Palace, discover pivotal statues, and relive moments that changed a nation.
  4. 10m
    Step into the legendary Athénée Palace Hotel, once the epicenter of interwar espionage in Bucharest. Hunt for clues to its secret-laden past and imagine the spies and diplomats who once mingled in its opulent halls.
  5. 10m
    Discover the Fundația Regală, where interwar writers clashed over art and loyalty. Seek out plaques or motifs revealing their creative battles and imagine the debates that shaped Romanian culture.
  6. 10m
    Discover the legacy of Ion I.C. Brătianu, Romania's legendary statesman. Explore his impact on the nation, hunt for monuments or plaques in his honor, and uncover stories that shaped Romanian history. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike!
  7. 10m
    Begin your journey at the iconic Cantacuzino statue, gateway to Gradina Icoanei. Discover the story of Bucharest's flamboyant prince, explore historical secrets, and capture the perfect photo at the park's entrance.
  8. 10m
    Step into the Belle Époque at Parcul Ioanid, Bucharest's lush urban retreat. Explore winding paths, snap photos of the elegant gazebo and lake, and hunt for quirky architectural details among historic villas. A relaxing, story-filled escape in the city's heart.
  9. 10m
    Pause at the historic Școala Centrală de Fete, founded in 1851, where Bucharest's brightest young women once learned, debated, and dreamed. Find the entrance or a commemorative plaque, and step into a world of academic tradition, progressive thought, and inspiring stories.
  10. 10m
    Step inside one of Bucharest's oldest houses—a secret hub for women artists and literary rebels. Explore hidden murals, trace whispered stories, and uncover the creative heart of old Bucharest.
  11. 10m
    Explore the historic University of Bucharest, once the stomping ground of the Criterion Group—Eliade, Cioran, Ionescu—and hunt for a hidden quote that echoes their legendary debates about destiny and ideas.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.

End point

Explore the historic University of Bucharest, once the stomping ground of the Criterion Group—Eliade, Cioran, Ionescu—and hunt for a hidden quote that echoes their legendary debates about destiny and ideas.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
  • Not recommended for seniors over 80

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
€6.99 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Leplace - interactive self-guided app tours · Booked through Viator
More activities in Bucharest
From
€6.99 per person
Check availability