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Sweet Delights History and Desserts Walking Tour in Bucharest
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Discover Bucharest's sweet history on a 3-hour walking tour. Taste French, Oriental, and Balkan desserts while exploring the city's rich 500-year heritage.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ateneul Roman - The tour starts in front of the Romanian Athenaeum, while enjoying an eclair you will listen to how Romania was once a prosperous monarchy. Admission to the Athenaeum is optional at a cost of 10 lei (2 USD/EUR) cash subject to availability. - Piaka Revolukiei - From there the tour will continue towards the Revolution Square where we will find out about life in the communist times, the 1989 revolution and also have a taste of it through a famous Romanian chocolate bar. - Calea Victoriei - Admire the beautiful French-style buildings on Calea Victoriei Street and discover why Bucharest was once known as Little Paris. - Casa Capșa - After admiring the beautiful French-style buildings on the Victory Street there will be a time to reflect at the oldest standing cakeshop in town and have a taste from the past - Old Town - The final act brings you to the Old town, where you’ll see how a mix of legends from the medieval times along with customs and influences from empires of the ages come together to add to the Romanian culture we know today and with that, there is no other way to end the tour than with the most famous Romanian dessert - Papanasi .
What's Included
- Chocolate bar
- Bottled water
- Desserts (1 eclair, 1 chocolate truffle, 1 Romanian doughnut)
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Entrance to the Romanian Athenaeum 10 lei (2 USD) cash only
Additional Information
In its heyday, Bucharest earned the nickname Little Paris. The city boasted dazzling lights, stunning architecture, chic fashion, and most notably, delectable sweets. Pastry chefs who trained in France returned with their skills and transformed the local aristocracy’s palate from Turkish Delights to French Eclairs. During this 3-hour experience, we’ll explore the evolution of sweets and pastries while delving into the city’s 500-year history. Bucharest, a city of contrasts, blends French, Oriental, and Balkan influences.
- Please wear casual clothing/comfy shoes
- Not suitable for; diabetics, vegans, gluten/lactose intolerances
- Products may contain traces of the following; nuts, soya, sesame
Location
Strada Benjamin Franklin 1
Strada Benjamin Franklin
Meet your guide on the stairs of the most famous Concert hall in the city, the Romanian Athenaeum. The guide will wear a tag and a sign with Mara's Tours &Travel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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