Private Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

Bucharest, Romania
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Romanian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Bucharest’s Old Town on a private walking tour led by an expert local guide. Explore the city’s highlights and hidden gems, learning about Romania’s history, culture, and daily life. This relaxed tour is ideal for visitors who want a personal introduction to Bucharest.

We’ll begin at the stunning Romanian Athenaeum before strolling through the charming Old Town, famous for its lively nightlife and fascinating history. Along the way, you’ll see the Royal Palace, Revolution Square, Stavropoleos Church, and more. The tour concludes with a view of the world’s heaviest and most expensive administrative building — the Palace of Parliament, where heating and electricity costs exceed $6 million per year!

With Romanian Maple Tours, you’ll uncover captivating stories, feel the city’s vibrant pulse, and receive insider recommendations on the best places to eat, drink and explore. No strangers, no stress - just your group and Bucharest.

Join us and experience Bucharest like a local!

What's included

  • Complimentary Romanian snack
  • Professional, certified & experienced guide
  • Insider recommendations and tips
  • Untold myths and legends about Romanian history

What to expect

  1. Calea Victoriei
    1h 30m
    Explore this historic avenue in central Bucharest with your guide and see the most beautiful buildings of the capital. These include the emblematic Romanian Atheneum, the former Royal Palace, the Revolution Square, the Telephone Palace, Victoria Passage, the Military Circle, and Capsa House. You will learn about the twists ans turns of Romania's history, from stories of kings and queens to your dark, communist past.
  2. Old Town
    1h 30m
    You will discover the most important attractions in the Old City while learning about their history and finding out the stories that bring them to life. The places you will see include the romantic Macca-Villacrosse Passage, the imposing Palace of the National Bank, the quaint Stavropoleos Church, the CEC Palace, as well as, Manuc's Inn and the ruins of the Old Princely Court. Come stroll on the cobblestone streets and discover hidden gems!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet on the stairs of the Athenaeum. From the stairs you have a clear view of the park Parcul Ateneului.

End point
Pickup details

We meet travelers on foot at their accommodation. We do not offer vehicle transport for this tour.

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

Cancellation policy

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