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Bucharest is a city of contrasts. During its centuries-old history, it grew from the small village of Bucur the shepherd, to the capital city of old Wallachia, went through a remarkable revival that changed its name to Little Paris in the 19th century, and partially survived the demolitions of the communists during its recent history. You can enjoy all these changes just by visiting some of the highlights and landmarks of this vibrant city.
You will see:
*The Revolution Square with its “fin de siecle” landmark buildings
*The Romanian Athenaeum and the Royal Palace
*University Square
*The Sutu Palace
*Old Town
*The Old Princely Court
*The Palace of Parliament, the largest administrative building in the world
You will learn about:
*The legend of Bucharest
*How communism took over Romania
*The communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu, his life and his doom
*How and why the Romanian revolution started
*The story of Dracula
*The second largest building in the world, the Palace of Parliament
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Romanian Athenaeum, the guide will hold a sign with your name.
Itinerary
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Piaka Revolukiei (Pass by)
You will meet our guide on Revolution Square and will start your walking tour exploring the Revolution Square with a view of the Royal Palace, the Romanian Athenaeum and the Headquarter of the Romanian Communist Party, where the Romanian Revolution started in December 1982. Walk towards the University Square, where you can admire the building of the second-oldest modern university in Romania, or the neo-classical building of the first hospital from Bucharest, Coltea Hospital. Here you will see a shrine dedicated to victims of the Romanian Revolution. On your way to the Old Town, we will pass by the elegant neo-gothic Sutu Palace, which now houses a small museum dedicated to Bucharest. Very close by, you will enjoy a very nice stroll through the Old Town, one of the highlights of Bucharest, an area with small, narrow streets, shops, pubs, bars and nightclubs. We will pass by the Old Princely Court, the residence of many rulers of old Wallachia, including Vlad the 3rd, also known as Dracula. At a walking distance, finish your walking tour in front of the Palace of Parliament, the largest administrative building in the world.
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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