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Bucharest in a nutshell - Half Day Private Walking Tour

5.0 (9 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Bucharest in a nutshell - Half Day Private Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by
Razvan Trancu tour designer

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private guided walking tour

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks
  • Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
  • Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

  1. Old Town

    one hour

    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.

  2. University's Square

    30 min

    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.

  3. Stop 3

    20 min

    Outside view and details of the anti Communist resistance events

  4. Cercul Militar Nakional (CCA)

    10 min

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

  5. Calea Victoriei

    10 min

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

  6. Piaka Revolukiei

    40 min

    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

  7. Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei

    20 min

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

  8. Stop 8

    20 min

    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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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

Pickup points

  • The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
  • JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
  • Old Town Boutique Hotel
  • Novotel Bucharest City Centre
  • Sheraton Bucharest Hotel
  • ZEUS Essence Bucharest Venezia
  • InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest by IHG
  • Leonardo Hotel Bucharest City Center
  • Parliament Hotel
  • Old Town - Ultra Central Apartment

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

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%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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