Bucharest City Tour: History, Communism & Local Legends

4.6 (10 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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Romanian Atheneum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Victoria Passage — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The walking city tour itinerary includes the most interesting sightseeing of the center of Bucharest such as: Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace / Art Museum, Central University Library, Communist Party Headquarter), Victoriei Boulevard, Union Square (the shopping center and the fountains), Parliament Palace (seen from a distance), University Square (National Theatre, Intercontinental Hotel, University Palace) and the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani area).

There is enough time for photos stops, coffee breaks or just sit & rest. We run tours for small groups, so you may count on our flexibility and personalized service.

The tour is available during the day, but also during the night, when all the buildings are nicely spot lighted.

Walking Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Crafted Tours Romania

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Printed materials for tour presentation
Included: Tour led by a certified guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees
Not included: Food or drinks

Itinerary

Ateneul Roman

15 min

One of the most emblematic buildings of Bucharest, resembling an ancient Greek temple.
Piaka Revolukiei

45 min

The place where former communist president Ceausescu had the last speech in 1989. We will show you pictures and video presentations from the Revolution days.
Calea Victoriei

Passing by

The most elegant avenue in the city, with major buildings and monuments along the boulevard.
Biblioteca Centrala Universitara

10 min

Built in eclectic style by French architect Paul Gottereau with the sponsorship of King Carol I, who`s equestrian statue we can see in front of the Library, the construction is a landmark of the city.
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace

10 min

The winter Royal Residence of romanian kings, dated 1937. The Palace was built under the direct supervision of beloved Queen Maria and her son, King Carol II.
Old Town

15 min

Walking tour of vibrant area in the center of Bucharest, full of cafes, pubs and restaurants, but also lots of 19th century architecture buildings.
Stavropoleos Monastery

10 min

A hidden gem in Old Town and one of the oldest churches in Bucharest, dating from 1724.
Palace of Parliament

Passing by

Construction of Romania`s most famous building began in 1984. The Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest building in the world and world's third-largest administrative building.For comparison, it can be mentioned that the building exceeds by 2% the volume of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and therefore it is labeled as a "pharaonic" construction. Admire the exterior of this massive building and hear it`s story.
Macca Villacrosse Passage

5 min

Charming passage, covered with a glass roof, full of hooka cafes
Lipscani

10 min

A nice sroll along this old street
Stop 11

10 min

A renovated book shop, full of romanian souvenirs and gifts
Palatul CEC

5 min

A 19th century architecture, full of magnificent statues
Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei

5 min

The former Royal Palace
Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei

5 min Admission not included

The former Post Office Palace, 19th century
Biblioteca Nationala a Romaniei

5 min Admission not included

An iconic palace in the Old Town area

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting is in front of the Athenaeum (see the big columns). The guide will have a paper sign "Crafted Tours Romania" written on it.

End point

We will end our tour in the main square - Union, close to the Old Town area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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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.