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.
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.
- Old Town: Find out the history of the area where the trading goods business was flourishing, the place where the “mici” dish was invented.
- Stavropoleos Monastery: 18th century Romanian Renaissance monastery
- Palatul CEC: The palace of CEC Bank, an eclectic building, made at the end of 19th century
- Macca Villacrosse Passage: Most beautiful passage of Bucharest
- BNR Palace: The national bank of Romania and Marmorsch Blank Bank ( now turned into a hotel)
- Calea Victoriei: The Heart of Bucharest since the XIX century.
- Pasajul Victoriei: 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: Discover where the communist leader, Ceausescu, held his last speech during the beginning of the bloody '89 revolution.
- Ateneul Roman: Admire one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest
- Palatul Regal/Royal Palace: That now houses the national art museum.
- Here we will see magnificent villas, examples of the neo-romanian architectural style.
- A 19th-century boarding school for girls surrounded by a vail of eery stories...
- We will explore the Armenian neighborhood, filled with history, hidden gems, and mystery.
- Gradina Icoanei: Discover where, not far in the past, witches were believed to cast spells.
Included
- A 2-course meal with dessert
- All Fees and Taxes
- 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
- The drinks are not included.
- The drinks are not included.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is an approximate 6 km route. A minimum physicals fitness is required.
