The 4 Best Roma Community Tours in Bucharest

1.Slavery in Romania,Myths and Truths on Gypsies, Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $29Our pick

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Andreea, Daniela, or Mihail, tracing Roma history through Bucharest. Visit the former slave-market site, Romanian Athenaeum, Cișmigiu Gardens, Holocaust Memorial, and Revolution Square, with an optional jewelry workshop at Mesteshukar ButiQ.

“Mihai is a great guide. I had a great time while learning a lot about slavery, Romans and Bucharest. I would recommend it to everyone, do not think twice of it. Thank you for everthing.”

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2.Real Roma Community – Crafting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide near University Square, walk through Bucharest while learning about Roma history, then make a ring or other jewelry with a Roma artisan. The small group workshop lasts 2 to 3 hours, includes your finished piece, and may feature guides such as Mihai or Andreea.

“It was a nice walk around learning a little bit about locals and the workshop at the end is really nice.”

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3.Slavery in Romania Myths and Truths About Gypsies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Walk central Bucharest with an English-speaking guide, linking Roma history to the Athenaeum, Cismigiu Park, political landmarks, and the Holocaust Memorial. The tour ends at Mesteshukar ButiQ, where Roma artisans’ handmade work brings the story into the present.

“Had an amazing experience on this walking tour. Mihai has strong knowledge of the Roman Gypsy history. Brought me to some very interesting sites around Buacharet and the 3 hrs flew by. The tour ending at a handcrafted jewelry store was definitely a highlight for me. Highly recommend”

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4.The Real Story of Gypsies – Slavery in Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Romana Square through Bucharest with an English-speaking guide, visiting an old slave market site, Stirbei Palace, the Athenaeum, Cismigiu Park, the Holocaust Memorial, and a Roma craft shop. Guide Mihai is noted for clear English and thoughtful answers.

“It's an extraordinary experience... I learned a lot about the history of the Gypsy people as well as RomaniaAuto-translated”

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