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Join this unique green Bucharest bike tour covering the most important landmarks of the past 100 years.
We will stop by places like the Arch of Triumph, the Athenaeum, Revolution Square, the Parliament Palace and more. There we will talk about our monarchy period, our communist period and the current "original" democracy shaping Bucharest.
Our tour covers more of our >200 sqkm city than most other tours on 2 wheels, includes over 10 stops, 3 parks, 2 historical squares and 1 snack break.
WEDNESDAY OFFER - FREE TOUR!
• Starting time 15:00 Wed
• Maximum 7 participants
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Parcul Herastaru
Enjoy starting our tour in one of the largest man-made parks in Bucharest, recently renamed after our last king, King Mihai the First.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
Similar to other triumphal arches in Europe, particularly Paris, ours was set up to celebrate Romania being on the winning side of the First World War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
A spectacular early 20th century building, right by Victory Square
Admission ticket free -
3Piața Victoriei
Host to our country's government and a major road hub, Piata Victoriei has seen the largest protests in recent history in 2018 and 2019.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4George Enescu Museum (Muzeul George Enescu)
Housed in a splendid French baroque Palace, this museum hosts our greatest composer's first violin and many other personal items.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Ateneul Roman
This late 19th century building in the neoclassical and eccletic style hosts the Romanian Philharmonic, and was built partially with public donations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Piaka Revolukiei
This square is home of the famous balcony where communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu first understood that his regime was toppling. He was airlifted from the building's roof, only to be abandoned by his own subordinates mere hours later, and later led to a summary trial and execution.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Cismigiu Parc
A lovely French style garden with many trees, flowers, benches, complete with a shallow lake, where we might take a refreshment break.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Palace of Parliament
The second largest building in the world after the Pentagon, construction on this Palace began a few years before the fall of the communist regime. As such, the Palace is not complete to this day, but it still looms over much of the city, with its sheer size and the weight of the stories surrounding it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Manastirea Antim
This 18th century church is in the immediate vicinity of the Palace of Parliament, a testament to the way the area looked before Ceausescu's dreams of red glory permanently affected the neighborhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Landscaped to honor our king Carol the First's fourty years of reign at the start of the 20th century, this park is built on one of the very few hills in the city. Home to the Heroe's Monument and one of our best outdoor concerts venue, Arenele Romane.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Built by students in the 60s, for free (patriotic work, as it was called), this is perhaps the largest park in Bucharest. Tineretului Park is a very lively one, with many features for children including an amusement park, sports grounds, a multi-purpose events venue, an artificial lake, and many many trees.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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