Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour (Small Groups)
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Get an insider's view of Bucharest with a tour led by a local guide. Stroll through more than 500 years of Romanian history, from Vlad the Impaler, to the Monarchy, to communism and the revolution in 1989. On this tour you will get a good mix of iconic and hidden landmarks. You will be amazed by the immense Palace of the Parliament and the longest synchronized fountains in the world. You will discover stories hidden inside the palaces of „Little Paris”. And it’s all spiced up with local tips on spending the rest of the day in authentic places.
Inclusions
What's included
- 1 traditional Romanian snack
What's not
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Entrance to the Romanian Athenaeum 15 lei (3 EUR) *cash only*
Itinerary
Your tour starts at Unirii Square with a paronamic view of Unirii Boulevard, the Romanian "Champs-Elysees", together with the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world.
The route will take you past the medieval Old Town, today transformed into Bucharest's bustling downtown. Visit Manuc's Inn, caravanserai and the city's largest inn.
Visit St. Anthony's Church, the oldest in the city, followed by a stop at the ruins of the former Royal Court, where you can discover the surprising connection between Bucharest and Vlad the Impaler Dracula.
Visit the most beautiful monument of christian orthodox art in the old town, Stavropoleos Monastery.
Jumping forward to the 18th and 19th centuries, you can admire the many beautiful French-style buildings and hidden passsageways on Lipscani and Calea Victoriei streets, and discover why Bucharest was once known as Little Paris.
Talk to your guide about what Communist rule meant for Romania, how the Nicolae Ceausescu regime collapsed and how the country changed after the 1989 revolution.
End the tour in front of one of the most iconic buildings in Bucharest, the Romanian Athenaum concert hall. It stands as a testament of the amazing development of Romania during the Monarchy.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of McDonald's at Piata Unirii.The guide will wear a tag and there will be a sign with Mara's Tours & Travel. Please provide a phone number that will be reachable during the tour (roaming, Wi-Fi calling, or a messaging app linked to that number) so we can contact you.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Mara's Tours&Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Reliable Contact Number-Please provide a phone number that will be reachable during the tour (via international roaming, Wi-Fi calling, or a messaging app linked to that number). This allows the guide to contact you if needed and helps ensure a smooth meeting process.
How it compares in Bucharest
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 1326 experiences we list in Bucharest.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 34 of 1326.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bucharest
Belle-époque boulevards, Orthodox churches and communist-era monuments meet around a busy old town in Bucharest, Romania's capital.
The vast Palace of the Parliament, among the largest administrative buildings in the world, dominates the centre as a striking legacy of the Ceaușescu era. Calea Victoriei, the grand avenue, leads past the domed Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, the former Royal Palace that houses the National Museum of Art, and Revolution Square, where the events of 1989 unfolded.
Top-ranked sights in Bucharest: Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Arcul de Triumf (Arch of Triumph).
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