Bucharest Historical Center Guided Tour

Bucharest, Romania
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore the historic center of Bucharest on an engaging tour with interesting stories about: history, culture and art.

What's included

  • The tour takes place entirely outside, it is provided guidance.

What to expect

  1. National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
    10m
    Built in the 1970s in a modernist style, the theatre was altered during the communist era and later restored to its original design, now featuring ultra-modern performance halls.
  2. University's Square
    10m
    The name is linked to the University of Bucharest building, which flanks one side of the square. It houses 19 faculties, for example Geography, Mathematics, History... It is the second oldest university in the country.
  3. Odeon theatre (Teatrul Odeon)
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Odeon Theater is one of the oldest theaters in Bucharest, occupying a top place in the ranking of institutions of this kind. Famous Romanian actors play on the stage of this theater.
  4. 10m
    The former comunist dictator, Nicolae Ceaușescu gave his final public speech here, from the balcony of the former Central Committee building.
  5. National Museum Of Art Bucharest
    10m
    It was originally the royal palace, under King Carol I. It currently houses numerous art galleries, the main ones being Romanian and European art. A number of Brancusi's works can be found here.
  6. 10m
    King Carol I expressed a wish to establish an institution “for the benefit of university youth''. This was the initiative that led to the creation of this building. Students, faculty, and researchers have access, there is also possibility for external users (with permit).
  7. 10m
    It house the George Enescu Philharmonic and is a major venue for Romania’s foremost international music festival, the George Enescu Festival.
  8. Grupul Statuar "Caruka Cu Paiake"
    10m
    This statuary group is designed based on characters of the works of Ion Luca Caragiale, the main Romanian dramaturg.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in the face of National Theater, the main entrance of the theater, above which it says ''SALA ION CARAMITRU''. To be recognized, I will wear a badge around my neck with my name on it, ''MIHNEA''.

End point

We will meet in the face of National Theater, the main entrance of the theater, above which it says ''SALA ION CARAMITRU''. To be recognized, I will wear a badge around my neck with my name on it, ''MIHNEA''.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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