Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
Discover, interact and finally learn what other things you can explore in the city. It is a tour that will help you shape a first general perspective over the city's history and heritage. Interaction is what we like to do, along the way the guide will always be open to answer all of your questions.
The tour will approximately cover a distance of 4.5 Km which will mean that you will get to see about 70% of the main attractions in Bucharest.
It will not be a tour but a walk with a local friend!
The tour will approximately cover a distance of 4.5 Km which will mean that you will get to see about 70% of the main attractions in Bucharest.
It will not be a tour but a walk with a local friend!
Inclusions
- A fun and knowledgeable guide that will help you to make the first steps into the city.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc), Str. Franceza 62-64, Bucharest Romania
You will get an introduction into Bucharest history and beginnings by seeing the oldest buildings in Bucharest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hanul Gabroveni, Str. Lipscani, 86-88, Bucharest Romania
Bucharest roots lies in a trading background, two centuries ago, one in four buildings in the old city center was a caravan-serai, today only three of them remain and this is one of them.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: BNR Palace, Str. Lipscani 25, Bucharest Romania
A century ago this was the financial district of Bucharest, you will be surrounded by the National Bank, the former Stock Exchange, The Palace of Trading and Commerce along with many other state and private banks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stavropoleos Monastery, Strada Stavropoleos 4, Bucharest Romania
90% of the Romanian people are Christian Orthodox and still we are quite a religious country, this monastery is and iconic monument which represents very well the features of the Orthodox heritage and architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palatul CEC, Calea Victoriei 13, Bucharest 030022 Romania
You will be standing in front of what is considered to be, probably the best old architecture in Bucharest, let's find out why the oldest buildings in Bucharest are quite new and how the city was remodeled and shaped during it's 600 years of existence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Macca Villacrosse Passage, Pasajul Macca, Bucharest 030058 Romania
Still in the financial district, where there is a lot of money there has to be spending opportunities, Macca Villacrosse galleries were the golden standard in this sense.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palatul Regal/Royal Palace, Calea Victoriei 49-53, Bucharest Romania
From monarchy to communism to democracy, all the marks from the recent Romanian history are tied to this place!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sala Palatului, 28, Ion Campineanu street 010039, Bucharest Romania
From an architectural perspective you will be in full Stalin era.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cismigiu Parc, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta, Bucharest 030167 Romania
Experience the beauty of the oldest park in Bucharest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
The second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon but heavier than it!
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc), Str. Franceza 62-64, Bucharest Romania
You will get an introduction into Bucharest history and beginnings by seeing the oldest buildings in Bucharest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hanul Gabroveni, Str. Lipscani, 86-88, Bucharest Romania
Bucharest roots lies in a trading background, two centuries ago, one in four buildings in the old city center was a caravan-serai, today only three of them remain and this is one of them.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: BNR Palace, Str. Lipscani 25, Bucharest Romania
A century ago this was the financial district of Bucharest, you will be surrounded by the National Bank, the former Stock Exchange, The Palace of Trading and Commerce along with many other state and private banks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stavropoleos Monastery, Strada Stavropoleos 4, Bucharest Romania
90% of the Romanian people are Christian Orthodox and still we are quite a religious country, this monastery is and iconic monument which represents very well the features of the Orthodox heritage and architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palatul CEC, Calea Victoriei 13, Bucharest 030022 Romania
You will be standing in front of what is considered to be, probably the best old architecture in Bucharest, let's find out why the oldest buildings in Bucharest are quite new and how the city was remodeled and shaped during it's 600 years of existence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Macca Villacrosse Passage, Pasajul Macca, Bucharest 030058 Romania
Still in the financial district, where there is a lot of money there has to be spending opportunities, Macca Villacrosse galleries were the golden standard in this sense.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palatul Regal/Royal Palace, Calea Victoriei 49-53, Bucharest Romania
From monarchy to communism to democracy, all the marks from the recent Romanian history are tied to this place!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sala Palatului, 28, Ion Campineanu street 010039, Bucharest Romania
From an architectural perspective you will be in full Stalin era.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cismigiu Parc, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta, Bucharest 030167 Romania
Experience the beauty of the oldest park in Bucharest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
The second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon but heavier than it!
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ahmedkC2098NX
April 2023
The whole tour took about 2 hours, the tour guide (Chulia)- I hope I'm spelling his name correctly- was amazing. He has great command of English, great knowledge of history and funny. The tour was worth while every minute of it. Many thanks to the great guide again.
The whole tour took about 2 hours, the tour guide (Chulia)- I hope I'm spelling his name correctly- was amazing. He has great command of English, great knowledge of history and funny. The tour was worth while every minute of it. Many thanks to the great guide again.Robert_W
April 2023
Lucia was a great guide, giving the history of Bucharest and helping us to get our bearings from more exploration!
Lucia was a great guide, giving the history of Bucharest and helping us to get our bearings from more exploration!228ub
November 2022
I booked a tour with Ciprian and I was very satisfied with his presentation of the sights and with the tour.
I booked a tour with Ciprian and I was very satisfied with his presentation of the sights and with the tour.joycemorawska
June 2023
Excellent overview of Romania. Alex was our guide and he was fantastic! He explained everything clearly and the commentary was done in such a way to give context to what you’ll see, for better understanding. Highly recommended!
Excellent overview of Romania. Alex was our guide and he was fantastic! He explained everything clearly and the commentary was done in such a way to give context to what you’ll see, for better understanding. Highly recommended!philjw2021
June 2023
Excellent tour, very interesting and informative. Alex was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of insight to the history of Bucharest. I would recommend as a fascinating introduction to the city
Excellent tour, very interesting and informative. Alex was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of insight to the history of Bucharest. I would recommend as a fascinating introduction to the cityMonika051991
April 2022
Very interesting tour. We learnt a lot about the city. The tour was the beast way to discover Bucharest. Thank you, Alex
Very interesting tour. We learnt a lot about the city. The tour was the beast way to discover Bucharest. Thank you, Alex