Bucharest: Tour of Christmas traditions & decorations

4.6
(7 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the beauty of Romanian Christmas from traditions to tasting food and drinks that we cook especially for holidays. Your local guide will take you at the most important Christmas Market in the city and at the same time you can hear stories about how we celebrate Christmas, interesting, but also weird traditions for this period of the year and also changes that appeared in communist Romania. Of course, you will not miss the decorations on the main boulevards.
At the fairs, the guide will explain which are the traditional souvenirs and also what we eat for our Christmas (such a long list that it will be difficult to remember).
One of the highlights of the tour is the story of Christmas during communist times, when Santa Claus was illegal and abusively replaced by another character.

What's Included

English speaking local guide
1 drink
other drinks or food
gratuities/tips for the guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the Christmas tree (metal)

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)

    Take a walk on the boulevard in front of the theatre to see the most amazing Christmas decorations in the entire city. Normaly, this is the boulevard that receives the best decorations.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    University's Square

    Here is the location of one of the most visited Christmas markets in the city. Drink a traditional Romanian wine and enjoy the atmosphere with handmade items and souvenirs.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Old Town

    Stroll through the small streets of the Old Town and enjoy stories of traditional Christmas and at the same time admire the decorations and the impressive old buildings.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palace of Parliament

    The biggest Christmas Market in the city with 5 milion lights takes place in the Constitution Square, exactly in front of the Palace of Parliament. Enjoy Romanian tradition foods and drinks with this amazing view of the most famous building in the city.

    1 hour 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bucharest by Foot Tours

Tags

Christmas
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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