About this experience
Back in its glory days, Bucharest was known as Little Paris. It has the lights, the architecture, the fashion but most of all the SWEETS to prove it. Pastry chefs trained in France brought back the craft and talent and took the aristocracy from Turkish Delights to French Eclairs. In this 3-hour-long experience, we will go through the ages of sweets and pastries but also find out about the 500-year history of the city. Combining French, Oriental, and Balkan influences, Bucharest is the city of contrasts.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
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
- Please wear casual clothing/comfy shoes
What is included
- Bottled water
- Desserts (1 eclair , 1 chocolate truffle, 1 romanian doughnut)
- Chocolate bar
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Entrance to the Romanian Athenaeum 15 lei (3 EUR) *cash only* if possible
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts in front of the Romanian Athenaeum, while enjoying an eclair you will listen to how Romania was once a prosperous monarchy.
Admission to the Athenaeum is optional at a cost of 15 lei (3 EUR) cash subject to availability.
From there the tour will continue towards the Revolution Square where we will find out about life in the communist times, the 1989 revolution and also have a taste of it through a famous Romanian chocolate bar.
Admire the beautiful French-style buildings on Calea Victoriei Street and discover why Bucharest was once known as Little Paris.
After admiring the beautiful French-style buildings on the Victory Street there will be a time to reflect at the oldest standing cakeshop in town and have a taste from the past
The final act brings you to the Old town, where you'll see how a mix of legends from the medieval times along with customs and influences from empires of the ages come together to add to the Romanian culture we know today and with that, there is no other way to end the tour than with the most famous Romanian dessert - Papanasi .
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide on the stairs of the most famous Concert hall in the city, the Romanian Athenaeum. The guide will wear a tag and a sign with Mara's Tours &Travel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mara's Tours&Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Please wear casual clothing/comfy shoes
- Not suitable for; diabetics, vegans, gluten/lactose intolerances
- Products may contain traces of the following; nuts, soya, sesame
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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