Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions

5.0 (20 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The old center - CEC bank — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Neo-Romanian style - Dacia Bvd — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step into the heart of Romania's capital on a journey that transcends mere sightseeing. This tour is meticulously designed to peel back the layers of Bucharest, revealing the resilient character and unique cultural traits of a nation shaped by a tumultuous past.

Alongside an expert local guide, you will trace Romania’s evolution from its ancient roots to its modern state.

The route moves beyond the usual tourist areas into a quieter, historically significant neighborhood, where Bucharest’s local identity is most visible, especially through its Neo-Romanian architecture.

Complete your experience by diving into the local lifestyle with a yummy, traditional two-course meal, ensuring you taste the true flavors of our heritage.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Romanian
Operated by: Ultra Violet Travel Services

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–13 years) · Youth (14–21 years) · Adults (22–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: A 2-course meal with dessert
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: 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.

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: The drinks are not included.
Not included: Carbonated beverages: The drinks are not included.

Itinerary

Old Town

30 min

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

3 min

18th century Romanian Renaissance monastery
Palatul CEC

3 min

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

5 min

Most beautiful passage of Bucharest
BNR Palace

5 min

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

30 min

The Heart of Bucharest since the XIX century.
Pasajul Victoriei

5 min

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.
Piaka Revolukiei

10 min

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

5 min

Admire one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace

3 min

That now houses the national art museum.
Stop 11

20 min

Here we will see magnificent villas, examples of the neo-romanian architectural style.
Stop 12

5 min

A 19th-century boarding school for girls surrounded by a vail of eery stories...
Stop 13

30 min

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

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.