About Us
About Bucharest Inside Out – Your Local Guide to Romania’s Capital
The Bucharest Inside Out project aims to be your reliable information and resources to assist you in your Bucharest (and Romania) travel planning.
While most travel guides show you the same tourist checklist, we’re here to flip Bucharest inside out and reveal the city as we actually live it. This isn’t about rushing through must-see monuments (though we’ll help you with those too). It’s about discovering the hidden corners where neighbors still chat over morning coffee or play chess from dawn till dusk. It’s also about finding that perfect mici and beer spot you never knew existed, and about understanding why Bucharesters are so passionate about their city.
Who We Are
We’re Bucharest locals who believe our city deserves better than surface-level tourism. Born and raised here, we’ve watched Bucharest transform from a post-communist city finding its feet to a dynamic European capital that somehow maintains its authentic Romanian soul.
Our mission is simple: help you experience Bucharest the way locals do, while respecting both our traditions and our evolution.
What Makes Us Different
Local Perspective: We don’t just visit these places – we live here. Our recommendations come from years of neighborhood wandering, not weekend research trips.
Beyond the Obvious: Sure, we’ll help you navigate the Palace of Parliament efficiently. But we’ll also show you the tiny wine bar where intellectuals debated during Ceaușescu’s regime, or the best spot to watch the sunset.
Practical & Personal: Every guide includes the logistics you need (metro routes, opening hours, realistic budgets) plus the context that makes each experience meaningful.
Honest Reviews: Bucharest isn’t perfect, and we don’t pretend it is. We’ll tell you when tourist traps are worth skipping and when “hidden gems” are genuinely special versus just hyped on Instagram.
Our Promise to You
When you explore Bucharest with our guidance, you’re not just checking boxes on a tourist itinerary. You’re getting invited into our city with all its contradictions, stories, and unexpected delights.
Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a repeat traveler ready to dig deeper, we’re here to help you discover why those of us who call Bucharest home are so enchanted by this place.
Get In Touch
Have specific questions about Bucharest? Planning a trip and need personalized advice? We love hearing from travelers who want to experience our city authentically..