Author: Ana’s Guided Tours
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secret Gems of a Changing City
As a journalist for 11 years and a professional tour guide since 2015, I’ve seen that Bucharest is rarely a case of ‘love at first sight’ for those navigating it alone; its authentic history is often hidden behind layers of architectural chaos. I created this guide to help independent travelers—especially…
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The challenge of being a tour guide in Bucharest
When I began training to become a tour guide in 2013, I wasn’t sure this was the right career for me. Eight months later, I had no doubts anymore as I understood my goal: encouraging people see Romania in a different light. If only one of my tourists would speak…
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Pilot episode. The beginning :)
Sorting files on my laptop, most of which are related to my work as a tour guide, quickly turns into a walk down memory lane. So, let’s start with the beginning :). In the summer of 2015, my life turned upside down… well, I turned it upside down when I…
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Hi, this is Ana, owner of Ana’s Guided Tours
This website is kind of a work in progress since I launched it in 2019, if I remember right. But 2026 is the year when I’ll have a more settled and hopefully better online presence. It’s been a while since I’ve published anything new here, but, as you may guess,…
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