Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour: An Insider's View of Romanian History, Landmarks, and Local Tips
5.0
24 Ratings
București
Discover the rich history and hidden gems of Bucharest on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about Romanian history, and get insider tips from a local guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palace of Parliament - Your tour starts at Unirii Square with a paronamic view of Unirii Boulevard, the Romanian “Champs-Elysees”, together with the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest building in the world.

  • Manuc’s Inn (Hanul lui Manuc) - The route will take you past the medieval Old Town, today transformed into Bucharest’s bustling downtown.
    Visit Manuc’s Inn, caravanserai and the city’s largest inn.

  • Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche - Visit St. Anthony’s Church, the oldest in the city, followed by a stop at the ruins of the former Royal Court, where you can discover the surprising connection between Bucharest and Vlad the Impaler Dracula.

  • Stavropoleos Monastery - Visit the most beautiful monument of christian orthodox art in the old town, Stavropoleos Monastery.

  • Lipscani - Jumping forward to the 18th and 19th centuries, you can admire the many beautiful French-style buildings and hidden passsageways on Lipscani and Calea Victoriei streets, and discover why Bucharest was once known as Little Paris.

  • Revolution Square - Talk to your guide about what Communist rule meant for Romania, how the Nicolae Ceausescu regime collapsed and how the country changed after the 1989 revolution.

  • Ateneul Roman - End the tour in front of one of the most iconic buildings in Bucharest, the Romanian Athenaum concert hall. It stands as a testament of the amazing development of Romania during the Monarchy.

What's Included
  • Snacks included
Additional Information

Experience Bucharest from a local’s perspective with a guided tour. Journey through more than half a millennium of Romanian history, encompassing Vlad the Impaler, the reign of the Monarchy, the era of communism, and the 1989 revolution. This tour incorporates both well-known and lesser-known landmarks. You’ll marvel at the massive Palace of the Parliament and the world’s longest synchronized fountains. Uncover the hidden narratives within the palaces of ‘Little Paris’. Plus, receive local recommendations on how to authentically spend the remainder of your day.

Location
Boro Brasserie
Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu
Meet your guide in front of the Boro Brasserie/Waterfall sign restaurant, very close by to the Union Square. The guide will wear a tag and a sign with Mara's Tours & Travel at the boulevard.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(24 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
James_w
Apr 13, 2024
Walking Tour - An amazing tour. Very informative and interesting. Would definitely recommend. So much history and stories to this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Fernandojavierp353
Apr 8, 2024
Great tour to get to know the city highlights and history - It was a great tour, Julian is very kind and knowledgeable about the city, its history and culture, and made it interesting and enjoyable, totally recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jessb202210
Apr 3, 2024
Definitely recommend - Ended up having a private tour with Mara. The tour was very interesting and informative. Mara is knowledgeable and friendly which made the experience even better. A very memorable tour. Would definitely recommend
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Grandtour43607805773
Mar 23, 2024
Must do - 3hr walking tour of Bucharest with Maria ! - Maria was truly great. She knew the city well and its history in detail. She gave insights I didn't expect to receive. I totally recommend it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
77lumim
Mar 23, 2024
Fun times in Bucharest, super worth it - I really enjoyed our tour in the city, Mara helped us find really great hidden spots and gave us an authentic experience. I went together with friends who were in Bucharest for their first time and they had an awesome experience. Even though I knew the city quite well before I really enjoyed as well and saw many new areas. Overall we really enjoyed the vibe of the city and learned a lot of history in a fun way. I recommend this tour for whenever you want to know Bucharest more in depth and have a fun, chill time.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
J8776viandreib
Mar 1, 2024
Excellet tour guide - Mara was amazing. Very proffesional but also funny and charismatic. Me and my girlfriend learned a lot about Romania in just a few hours and we are romanians... imagine. She is not giving out info just to fill time, but Mara actually told us a lot of historical facts and popular legends or stories.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Andraelenar2024
Feb 29, 2024
The best - It was the best one. Mara was brilliant and described Bucharest in such a way that you can't help but fall in love with this city 😍
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Declan
Feb 24, 2024
Great day! - It was fantastic - the food and drink were great, and the guide Mara was very knowledgeable and engaging! Would recommend to anyone visiting Bucharest and wanting a great guide to show them around.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Oana1989
Feb 11, 2024
Great experience - The tour was great, so informative ! Not my first time in Bucharest and I was surprised that I have discovered new places.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ionem16
Feb 11, 2024
A great experience in Bucharest - Really knowledgeable guide, I came away with some really interesting insight about this awesome city. Very friendly and approachable. Good value.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today