Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions

5.0
(18 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

In this tour, you will discover the beautiful folklore with its supernatural creatures and sacred beliefs. You will find out about the real medieval ruler, Vlad Tepes, who inspired the creation of Dracula; as well as stories that come from Transylvania and other mysterious parts of the country. The urban legends and myths will be uncovered, mixed with a bit of history and sightseeing. And what goes best with traditions and the ethos of a country? Tasting its traditional yummy food and it will be plenty of it.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Full meal (lunch or dinner) consisting of 2 courses. A platter with cheeses, charcuterie and/or other Romanian starters. And a main course.
Audio devices for live guiding provided if the group exceeds 4 people, in order for each of the guest to hear clearly the guide and keep a confortable distance from each other.
The drinks are not included.
The drinks are not included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Capitoline Wolf (the statue of Romulus and Remus portrayed as babies nursing from a she-wolf), located at the intersection of Bratianu Bvd and Lipscani Street, in front of an underground passage entrance (Pasajul Latin), between University Square and Unirii Square.

End point

Km 0 of Bucharest

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Town

    Find out the history of the area where the trading goods business was flourishing, the place where the “mici” dish was invented.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Stavropoleos Monastery

    18th century Romanian Renaissance monastery

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Palatul CEC

    The palace of CEC Bank, an eclectic building, made at the end of 19th century

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Macca Villacrosse Passage

    Most beautiful passage of Bucharest

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The national bank of Romania and Marmorsch Blank Bank ( now turned into a hotel)

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Calea Victoriei

    The Heart of Bucharest since the XIX century.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Together with Pasjul Englez - a former brothel located on the main avenue, with a convenient back entrance, where the king and the high class used to party and lavish with immoral delights.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Piaka Revolukiei

    Discover where the communist leader, Ceausescu, held his last speech during the beginning of the bloody '89 revolution.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Ateneul Roman

    Admire one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Palatul Regal/Royal Palace

    That now houses the national art museum.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Here we will see magnificent villas, examples of the neo-romanian architectural style.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    A 19th-century boarding school for girls surrounded by a vail of eery stories...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    We will explore the Armenian neighborhood, filled with history, hidden gems, and mystery.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Discover where, not far in the past, witches were believed to cast spells.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is an approximate 6 km route. A minimum physicals fitness is required.
Supplied by Ultra Violet Travel Services

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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