Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Overview
Uncover the history of Romania's capital city on this 6-hour walking tour in Bucharest. The tour follows the most important moments and periods in the history of Bucharest so you can get the big picture of the past and present of one of Europe's most authentic capitals.
You'll discover the charm of the long-lost Belle Epoque, explore the monumental Palace of the Parliament, a key communist landmark, and many more attractions with your knowledgeable tour guide.
Maximum group size of 6 persons.
What's included
Small-group tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to expect
Calea Victoriei
30m
The backbone of historical Bucharest, Victoriei Avenue crosses the Old Town going north to the Atheneum and the former Royal Palace. The most beautiful monuments of the city are located on this major street and you'll see most of them during this private tour. Stops at the Atheneum, the Revolution Square, Military Circle, CEC Palace, National Museum of History.
Ateneul Roman
30m · Admission ticket not included
This 19th-century monument is one of the must-see attractions of Bucharest. A testimony of the Romanian love for classical music, the Atheneum is a splendid historical monument featuring an impressive 75 meters fresco in the concert hall.
Piaka Revolukiei
30m
The Revolution Square is not only the place of the violent Romanian Revolution from December 1989, but also the space where two distinct parts of the country's history clash: the royal past and the communist dictatorship.
University's Square
30m
The University Square is the central space of Bucharest where you'll discover the small 21st of December Square where many people lost their lives during the Romanian Revolution, the University Palace and historical monuments like the National Theater, Sutu Palace and Coltea Hospital.
Old Town
1h
The oldest part of the capital where the ruins of the medieval court and major 19th and 20th-century monuments are located. Stops at the Old Court, Manuc Inn, Stavropoleos Monastery, Lipscani Street, the National Bank of Romania, the Linden Inn.
Piaka Constitukiei
30m
The Constitution Square, a large ensemble of buildings done during the last communist decade, is a must-see for history enthusiasts. The Parliament or the House of the People, the second largest administrative building in the world, occupies the central space, surrounded by communist blocks and hidden churches.
Mihai Voda Monastery
20m
One of the oldest monuments in Bucharest, this monastery survives only partially in its original structure after being moved, in 1985, from its original location to be saved from communist demolitions.
Palace of Parliament
1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
The second largest administrative building in the world, the Parliament, or the House of the People, is the masterpiece of megalomaniac dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. A monument that compares to nothing else in the world.
A valid passport is required for access at the Parliament. The visiting schedule can suffer changes in case of important events hosted by the Parliament.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The Romanian Athenaeum is very easy to find, next to Athenee Palace Hilton.
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This is a walking tour, approximate distance 8 km on flat terrain
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
