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Hello walkies,
Adrian here, your 100 % Romanian insider. We will start the tour from the Old Town and walk mostly alongside Calea Victoriei Chic Boulevard. We will see some of the most famous landmarks of Bucharest while:
You will travel back in time when "Paris of the East" experienced its prime but also when the Church was one of the biggest employer (Bucharest having the nickname of "the city of 1000 churches"), you will hear stories about bad communism and very bad communism, we will see the site of a former prison right in the heart of the city center and you will found out how they took advantage of the love of Romanians for gambling to built something unexpected.
By doing this walking tour, you will find out more about this splendid and underrated destination. Book the authentic and visit some of the highlights with a LOCAL INSIDER.
See you soon!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will be waiting right in front of the Marmorosch Hotel entrance doors, having a handmade signpost.
After the story of the Ateneul Roman the tour will end, hoping that you got beautiful memories of Bucharest.
Itinerary
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1Stavropoleos Monastery
The jewel of Orthodox Christianity, right in the heart of the city and the epitome of late "Romanian Renaissance".
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Palatul CEC
A true landmark of the city, a symbol of "Little Paris"- belle epoque of Bucharest. Note: The site cannot be visited inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Macca Villacrosse Passage
A cute covered arcaded street with an interesting history. You will probably fall in love with it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4National Military Club
A representative example of the Romanian Army power and ambitions. Why they did that? Note: The site cannot be visited inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Palace of Telephones
A "lucky" place with a twisted history. Curious to find out? Come to my tour. Note: The site cannot be visited inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
A symbol of the last decades for the Romanian society, where some major events happened. Very different political regimes started and ended here!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ateneul Roman
The "temple" of Romanian nation, a masterpiece of 19th century. A feast for the eyes. Note: being a walking tour, the site cannot be visited inside.
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, 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.
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