Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

4.9 (28 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Ever imagined yourself walking through a medieval village that’s located right in the middle of a city? Join this private tour and discover Bucharest’s Village Museum, a time capsule in the heart of an urban jungle and one of the largest outdoor museums in Europe. Travel through the 18th century provinces of Transylvania, Moldavia or Wallachia and admire unique types of peasant architecture.

Next, visit a local Art & Craft shop and see traditional hand-made items like the Romanian national blouse but also themed souvenirs. End the tour in style with a wine tasting and learn the history of local wines while tasting unique Romanian varieties like Feteasca Neagra or Negru de Dragasani.

- Learn about Romanian traditions & architecture from a private guide;
- Explore the Village Museum: steep-roofed houses, wooden churches, thatched barns;
- Admire traditional artisanal blouses, painted eggs, pottery, Dracula souvenirs;
- Enjoy 3 local wines along with a plate of cheese & charcuterie

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Free Hotel pickup
  • Private Licensed Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wine tasting - 3 wine glasses/person, cheese & charcuterie plate
  • Village Museum Entrance fee
  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Ever imagined yourself walking through a medieval village that’s located right in the middle of a city? Your first stop is at The National Village Museum - a time capsule in the heart of an urban jungle. This open-air reconstruction of the traditional Romanian village is also one of the largest outdoor museums in Europe.

    “The architecture of a country is, perhaps, the most accurate expression of its history” (M. Cantacuzino). The Village Museum is the perfect place to discover the authentic Romanian village, with folklore elements and buildings originating from all historical provinces and going back all the way to the 17th century.

    Your private guide will show you the reef-roofed houses of the Danube Delta, the simple and elegant architecture of Moldavia or Wallachia and the exquisitely wooden carved facades of Transylvanian houses. You can admire steep-roofed peasant homes, thatched barns, log cabins, watermills, windmills, wooden churches, oil presses and many more.
  2. Art And Craft Calea Victoriei Bucharest
    30m
    The second stop is at a local art & craft shop, where everything is handmade. You can admire traditional Romanian blouses called “ie”, glass painted icons, exquisite Easter painted eggs from Moldavia, famous Horezu pottery from Wallachia, wooden masks and trinkets from Transylvania. There are also Dracula themed souvenirs, books and traditional sweets such as knot cookies or “chocolate nuts”.
  3. Old Town
    2h
    Romania is the world’s 11th largest wine producer with over 2000 years of viticulture tradition. We believe that knowledge of a region’s food and wine is intrinsic to understanding its culture. Thus, the third and final stop is at at a local wine bar.

    Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or a true connoisseur, you’ll enjoy yourself as you discover the distinctive “terroir” of Dealu Mare, Romania's most famous wine region. Learn about the history of local wines and discover endemic Romanian varieties like Feteasca Neagra or Negru de Dragasani. You’ll enjoy 3 glasses of wine along with a plate of traditional cheese & charcuterie.

    After the wine tasting the tour comes to an end and you can either choose to spend more time at the wine bar on your own or ask your tour guide for directions back to your accommodation or to the nearby Old Town area.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you choose the meeting point instead of hotel pick-up, our tour guide will meet you right at the front door of the Romanian Athenaeum, a large Opera hall built in neo-classical style with large columns on its front side. The exact address of the Athenaeum is 1-3 Benjamin Franklin street.

End point

The tour ends at the wine bar, on the historic Victory Avenue, only a couple minutes walk from the Romanian Athenaeum and around 15 minutes away from the Old Town area. The majority of hotels, restaurants, museums and attractions are located between the Athenaeum and Old Town.

Pickup details

For hotel/accommodation pick-up, please select your hotel from the list or type the exact name or address. We offer free pick-up anywhere in Bucharest, within city limits.

Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, next to the reception desk.

The tour ends in the city center, in walking distance of the Old Town area.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved (less than 1 mile)
  • Minimum drinking age: 18 y.o.

Cancellation policy

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

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