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Bucharest sightseeing tour by minivan

4–5 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour
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Bucharest sightseeing tour by minivan

About this activity

It is your best way to discover Bucharest's incredible history and admire its most interesting architecture on a tour through the heart of the city in a comfortable car accompanied by a dedicated licensed tour guide.

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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
1–7
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
CT&T, Romania

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: English guide/driver services

Not included

  • Not included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Not included: EUR 5 Romanian Village Museum admission ticket
  • Not included: EUR 10 Palace of Parliament admission ticket
  • Not included: EUR 10 Ceausescu Mansion admission ticket

Itinerary

  1. Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"

    30 min Admission not included

    The Romanian Village Museum is an open air museum presenting traditional houses from the countryside of Romania. It will be a nice walk and a good introduction to the traditional architecture and live of villages from historic regions of Romania.

  2. Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)

    5 min Admission not included

    It is a historic landmark and a symbol of the city commemorating Romania's participation in the World War I on the side of the Allies and the Great Union in 1918

  3. Victoria Palace

    Passing by

    The former Foreign Affairs Ministry headquarters, a building in early Romanian Modern architecture, today is the seat of the Romanian Gouverment. The square in front of the palace is one of the most important places were people is organizing its demonstrations.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    It is the place related to the most recent history of Romania, the 1989 Revolution against Communist Regime and also the place of the former Royal Palace, today the most important Art Museum in the city.

  5. Palace of Parliament

    30 min Admission not included

    The most important symbol of Communist architecture and one of the largest buildings in the world, today is the seat of the Romanian Parliament and other government offices. In front of it stands a large square which is the continuing with a large and long boulevard with fountains, a Communist replica of the Champs Elysee in Paris.

  6. Stop 6

    30 min

    Metropolitan Church is the most important spiritual place of the Romanians and the head of the Christian Orthodox Church. Next to it is the Patriarchal Palace exhibiting religious art treasures and the seat of the Romanian Patriarch.

  7. Old Town

    one hour

    It is the place were the city started to develop since 1459, when Bucharest was attested in a document signed by the famous ruling prince Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula. Most of the buildings we see today were built 19-20 centuries when this was the most important commercial part of the city, with merchants from different parts of Europe. Now it is the most famous pedestrian area, were are the shops, restaurants, bars and the ruins of the Old Princely Court.

  8. University's Square

    Passing by

    It is the hard of the city, the cultural and the educational center of the city. Around this place is the building of Bucharest University, the National Theater, the oldest hospital - Coltea and other historic buildings from 19-20 centuries.

  9. The Choral Temple

    30 min Admission not included

    It is one of the three synagogues still existing in the city, the symbol of the former Jewish Community and a masterpiece of Moorish architecture from the 19 century.

  10. Ceausescu Mansion

    one hour Admission not included

    Also known as the Spring Palace, this is the residence of the former Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his family. It was built in a district dedicated to officials, using the best materials and techniques, the depth of the ornamental materials for the interiors and the beautiful gardens are meant to create a luxurious property of the so called the Golden Epoque.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
  • JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
  • Novotel Bucharest City Centre
  • Sheraton Bucharest Hotel
  • InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest by IHG
  • Grand Hotel Bucharest
  • Union Plaza Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

Please mention the name and the address of the hotel/place you would like to pick you up.

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.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • City tour in other languages

    Duration: 3 hours

    Minivan Mercedes Vito

    Pickup included

  • Bucharest sightseeing tour by minivan

    Pickup included

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