Bucharest in a nutshell - Half Day Private Walking Tour

5.0
(9 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

The tour offers you a comprehensive perspective of the city and Romania as a whole.

You will have seen the important landmarks in a relatively short time and you will have a general knowledge about the history, culture, economy and social traits.

You will be accompanied by an attentive guide to the guest's needs and interests, willing to go the extra mile in order to provide the traveler with the best possible experience.

Upon request, you will be able to receive advice and suggestions about activities, dining experiences and fun places to try during your stay.

It is a fun and interactive tour, very flexible and customizable.

What's Included

Private guided walking tour
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up is flexible and optional. If you are based downtown we can start from there.

OR
Meeting point

Starbucks coffee shop at Hanul lui Manuc, Unirii Square (Piata Unirii)

End point

Across the National Art Gallery, next to the Intercontinental Athenee Palace Hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Town

    We will start with the birthplace of the 3 million city that Bucharest is today. I will to familiarize you with the its stories from its foundation to today's landscape, the reasons for its modern re-creation and communist destruction. Did you know there are two cities in one? Find out its scars and their reasons. . . We will reach the main spots, the historic & cultural attractions of the central Bucharest - Old Center & Lipscani area, Victoriei Boulevard, University Square, Revolution Square, National Art Gallery, Atheneum ) in a comprising 3-4 hours walking tour. This excursion is flexible and adjustable according to your interests and needs.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    University's Square

    Here we will touch another historic point of the city, with the recent events of the anti-communist revolution and the overview of the Romanian education history and system.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Outside view and details of the anti Communist resistance events

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cercul Militar Nakional (CCA)

    Admire one of the most beautiful eclectic buildings of the city and find out about its interesting story

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Calea Victoriei

    The main street of Bucharest for about 300 years, it has many stories and secret corners hiding in plain sight

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Piaka Revolukiei

    One of the most important landmarks, with an overwhelming recent history. The Central Committee of the Communist Party headquarters, the secret Services , the Revolution Memorial are all completing the perspective of one of the most gruesome social experiments in history

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei

    The ex Royal Palace of Bucharest has a rich past, be prepared for interesting details

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We conclude our tour with the temple dedicated to music and arts in the heart of the city. A symbolic place with a fascinating symbolism all waiting to be discovered

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Razvan Trancu tour designer

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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