Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour (Small Groups)

4.9 (121 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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.

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Tour a piedi di Bucarest (IT)

Duration: 3 hours: 2.5 -3h
Italiano: Tour a piedi di 3 ore di Bucarest (piccoli gruppi)

Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour (Small Groups)

English

What's included

  • 1 traditional Romanian snack
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Entrance to the Romanian Athenaeum 15 lei (3 EUR) *cash only*

What to expect

  1. Piaka Unirii
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  2. Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)
    15m
    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.
  3. Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche
    15m
    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.
  4. Stavropoleos Monastery
    15m
    Visit the most beautiful monument of christian orthodox art in the old town, Stavropoleos Monastery.
  5. Lipscani
    30m
    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.
  6. 30m
    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.
  7. Ateneul Roman
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

The tour will end in front of the most famous concert hall in the city, the Romanian Athenaeum.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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