About this experience
The tour offers you a comprehensive perspective of the city and Romania as a whole.
You will have seen the important landmarks in a relatively short time and you will have a general knowledge about the history, culture, economy and social traits.
You will be accompanied by an attentive guide to the guest's needs and interests, willing to go the extra mile in order to provide the traveler with the best possible experience.
Upon request, you will be able to receive advice and suggestions about activities, dining experiences and fun places to try during your stay.
It is a fun and interactive tour, very flexible and customizable.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private guided walking tour
Not included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
We will start with the birthplace of the 3 million city that Bucharest is today. I will to familiarize you with the its stories from its foundation to today's landscape, the reasons for its modern re-creation and communist destruction. Did you know there are two cities in one? Find out its scars and their reasons. . .
We will reach the main spots, the historic & cultural attractions of the central Bucharest - Old Center & Lipscani area, Victoriei Boulevard, University Square, Revolution Square, National Art Gallery, Atheneum ) in a comprising 3-4 hours walking tour. This excursion is flexible and adjustable according to your interests and needs.
Here we will touch another historic point of the city, with the recent events of the anti-communist revolution and the overview of the Romanian education history and system.
Outside view and details of the anti Communist resistance events
Admire one of the most beautiful eclectic buildings of the city and find out about its interesting story
The main street of Bucharest for about 300 years, it has many stories and secret corners hiding in plain sight
One of the most important landmarks, with an overwhelming recent history. The Central Committee of the Communist Party headquarters, the secret Services , the Revolution Memorial are all completing the perspective of one of the most gruesome social experiments in history
The ex Royal Palace of Bucharest has a rich past, be prepared for interesting details
We conclude our tour with the temple dedicated to music and arts in the heart of the city. A symbolic place with a fascinating symbolism all waiting to be discovered
Meeting and pickup information
- Starbucks coffee shop at Hanul lui Manuc, Unirii Square (Piata Unirii)
- Pick up is flexible and optional. If you are based downtown we can start from there.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Razvan Trancu tour designer
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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