Bucharest Ghosts Stories and Mythology
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Welcome to the dark side of Bucharest. Close to the Old Town and even in the place where you are having fun in the evening, there are strange things happening. Be aware, there might be some uninvited “locals" joining us for this tour. As this place was inhabited more than 2000 years ago, the city has been a witness to many deaths, murders, mysteries and, if you pay attention, you will hear the voice of the underworld almost everywhere. The tour tells stories of haunted houses and places and of the horror mythology or Romania, an inspiration for the vampires. Oh…let’s not forget Dracula, he also seems to be present here, given his very strong connection with the city and its past.
The tour includes stories from the guides knowledgeable in folklore, mythology and supernatural. They are not costumed and they are not actors performing scary scenes
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough tourists to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The tour takes place with minimum 2 tourists
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
Next to the meeting point
The Central School
A monument of architecture and a famous haunted school.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities for the guide
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Bucharest Ghosts Stories and Mythology
Reviews
308 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic cultural tour of ghosts, witches, and vampires
BenandJess804,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our best experience in a week long trip to Bucharest. Tudor was a fantastic and entertaining guide! Whether you believe in such things or not, you will enjoy this tour that dives deep into Romanian culture, history and folklore.
Perfect Experience. Highly Recommend
Tanner M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had Rareş as the tour guide and it was a fantastic experience. He was really knowledgeable about the myths and I really felt immersed in the Romanian folklore. He would ask at the end of each stop if we had any questions, but I couldn’t even think of any because the way that he would tell stories were so expressive and really drew me in where I couldn’t really think of anything on the spot. I’m a solo traveler and I highly recommend this experience for anyone traveling to Bucharest, this is a must.
Bucarest's misteries
silviai818,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cosmina, our guide, was truly exceptional. She immersed us in the history of Romania and the city of Bucharest: a complicated, at times hard and merciless history. We visited the palaces, squares, and monuments that, with a logical thread, made all this possible, we left knowing we had understood part of the complexity of this land, where the ancient and the modern blend in an absolutely original way.
Strigoi
Jacquelyn C,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was incredible. She did a great job engaging the group and giving the history not only of the town but the culture.
Made me shiver (… take a warm coat)
timdQ9272KK,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tudor shared some amazing insights … an extremely good story teller!
Awesome!
Kamryn M,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time with Tudor as our guide. Very informative and we saw some spooky places. We definitely learned some stuff we didn’t know before!! 10/10
Ali was an engaging guide...
Lynda B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ali was an engaging guide and kept us all entertained! Even though it was very cold it was the superstitions and stories that had us shivering!
Great evening
Louise F,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rares was a great guide very enjoyable tour discovered places we would have never found on our own. Very interesting evening covering lots of different stories Rares was fully engaging and knowledgeable.
Delightfully Spooky!
Kristin D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bogdan was full of knowledge and lore from the area and Bucharest itself. Would be very interested to do deeper dives into many of the places he talked to us about! Definitely recommend (but dress warmer than you think - it's a lot of standing!)
Ghostly faces and witches curses
darrenr344,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What can we say about this tour, we have done a few around the world and this has easily been our favourite. Our tour guide Tudor was great, sending us info by what's app before, during and after. We got a great sense of the traditions and superstitions around death in Romania, we visited some great locations and Tudor was full of stories to tell. The school story was especially creepy and you know when you are on a good tour when someone takes a picture of a haunted house and there is nothing there but on the photo there appears to be someone looking out from behind the curtain. And when you are stood outside a witches house and the guid is telling you all about it, a massive branch just crashes and falls in the garden. Tricks of the light and old trees maybe? but who knows what's lurking around the next corner in Bucharest 👻
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