Best Walking Tour of Bucharest's City Center - 2.5 hours
Best Walking Tour of Bucharest's City Center - 2.5 hours
One that would like to spend some hours in Bucharest, guided by a local inhabitant, will find in this half day tour a perfect way to gain basic knowledge about the capital of Romania.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Ateneul Roman
The Romanian Athaeneum, the symbol of modern Romania is an important attraction of Bucharest with a fantastic architecture, that remembers french style.
20 minutesPalatul Regal/Royal Palace
Our accredited guide will show you the palace and will tell its fascinating story linked to the monarchy and the Kings of Romania: Carol I, Ferdinand I, Carol II, Michael I.
Biblioteca Centrala Universitara
The guide will show you this amazing building erected by Carol I, the first romanian King. In front of the building you will see the Carol's equestrian statue.
5 minutesMemorialul Renasterii
This obelisque also named 'The potato' is made after the Revolution from december 1989. This is an important stop, as you will hear from the guide the story about the last days of the communism in Romania. You find yourself exactly in the Revolution Square, where many Young people fought against the regime. Two of the most important personalities captured and tortured by the communists remained in the memory of the population by having their statues in this large square.
20 minutesBiserica Kretzulescu
Here you have the opportunity to observe the byzantine architecture, as 90% of the romanians are Christian orthodox and live în the eastern spirituality.
Calea Victoriei
The most famous Boulevard in Bucharest
University's Square
Headquarter of the some famous romanian universities, you will also see here the Kilometer 0 of democracy, a symbol of the revolution from '89. The tour continues by starting a stroll in the Old Town.
15 minutesBiserica Sf. Nicolae
Erected by the russia community in the early XX.
Old Town
The heart of the capital
Stavropoleos Monastery
Small and "coquet" , this jewelry is a symbol of the byzantine arhitecture and spirituality. You can make an idea how the painted monasteries from Bucovina look like.
5 minutesBiserica Sf. Dumitru Posta
Called "White Princess of the Old Town" , this church has a very interesting history.
5 minutesMuzeul Curtea Veche
The Old Princely Court Museum (Curtea Veche) houses the oldest historical testimonies of Bucharest, dating from the 13th century, where Wallachian rulers had resided beginning with the 14th century. Vlad the Impaler ruled Wallachia from here a period.
5 minutesBiserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche
The guide will present the importance of this church în the history of Romania and you will be amazed by the atmosphere and the beauty from inside.
5 minutesManuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)
The oldest inn and restaurant in town tells the story of the rich and cunning boyar that shocked the entire russian and otoman empires. Reccomended restaurant to book and have lunch.
10 minutesPalace of Parliament
View from distance, from Unirii Square. Optional stop, depending on your time and desire to continue the tour.
Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helena
Optional stop, depending on your time and desire to continue the tour. On the hill next to Unirii Square, you have the possibility to enter in a sacred place full of beautifull paintings and decorations.
10 minutesIncluded
- Souvenir
- Visit of Romanian Atheneum (if open)
- Entrances in the churches / monasteries: St. Anthony, Stravropoleos Monastery, St. Demeter Church
Not Included
- Ford, drink, other expenses
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.