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Get an insider's view of Bucharest with a tour led by a local guide. Stroll through more than 500 years of Romanian history, from Vlad the Impaler, to the Monarchy, to communism and the revolution in 1989.
On this tour you will get a good mix of iconic and hidden landmarks. You will be amazed by the immense Palace of the Parliament and the longest synchronized fountains in the world. You will discover stories hidden inside the palaces of „Little Paris”. And it’s all spiced up with local tips on spending the rest of the day in authentic places.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of One Sip cafe, at Unirii Boulevard very close by to the Union Square. The guide will wear a tag and there will be a sign with Mara's Tours & Travel.
The tour will end in front of the most famous concert hall in the city, the Romanian Athenaeum.
Itinerary
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1Palace of Parliament
Your tour starts at Unirii Square with a paronamic view of Unirii Boulevard, the Romanian "Champs-Elysees", together with the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)
The route will take you past the medieval Old Town, today transformed into Bucharest's bustling downtown. Visit Manuc's Inn, caravanserai and the city's largest inn.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit St. Anthony's Church, the oldest in the city, followed by a stop at the ruins of the former Royal Court, where you can discover the surprising connection between Bucharest and Vlad the Impaler Dracula.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Stavropoleos Monastery
Visit the most beautiful monument of christian orthodox art in the old town, Stavropoleos Monastery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Jumping forward to the 18th and 19th centuries, you can admire the many beautiful French-style buildings and hidden passsageways on Lipscani and Calea Victoriei streets, and discover why Bucharest was once known as Little Paris.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Talk to your guide about what Communist rule meant for Romania, how the Nicolae Ceausescu regime collapsed and how the country changed after the 1989 revolution.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ateneul Roman
End the tour in front of one of the most iconic buildings in Bucharest, the Romanian Athenaum concert hall. It stands as a testament of the amazing development of Romania during the Monarchy.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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