Bucharest Authentic Tour: Discover the City's Real Face with Locals
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București
Experience the real Bucharest with locals on the Authentic Bucharest Tour. Explore hidden gems, ride the subway and tramway, and indulge in local cuisine. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Muzeul National al Satului \”Dimitrie Gusti\” - The Village Museum is one of the best outdoor museums in the country. It boasts original traditional houses from all over Romania. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the site and admire the traditional architecture of the houses and churches.
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Public Transportation (about 2 euros)
  • Entrance fees to sites (about 10 euros)
Additional Information

Picture meeting an old acquaintance in Bucharest, who takes you on a delightful exploration of the city. We will converse about ordinary life, antiquity, government matters, traditions, cuisine, and numerous other topics in an enjoyable, open and amicable manner.

The Authentic Bucharest Excursion offers you the opportunity to encounter the true persona of the city with a small group of up to six visitors. The excursion strives to give you the feeling of being a local resident, roaming the streets of an intriguing metropolis. You’ll take pleasure in a journey on the city’s subway and tramway. Secret corners of the city, where you are the only foreigner, await your discovery. Also incorporated in the tour is the most exquisite and pricey district of the city. You’ll wander leisurely through the city’s narrow alleys and stunning parks, marvelling at the contrasts of Bucharest. This excursion includes the largest farmers’ market in Eastern Europe, and you’ll also partake in the local fare, relishing the tastiest ‘mici’ (skinless sausages) in Bucharest at an everyday outdoor dining area.

  • It implies a walking tour of Bucharest of 10 km. There is no need to buy tickets for public transportation. You can use your cards at the subway or in buses/tramways.
Location
University's Square
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
Your tour guide will wait for you by the statue of Mihai Viteazu (man riding horse)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Matthew_b
Apr 2, 2024
5 stars is not enough - I have had a privilege to be only guest on the tour with Valentina it was an absolutely amazing experience. Valentina is very kind and knowledgeable. The village museum was outstanding on it's own and with Valentina's insights it made me appreciate it more and wanting to actually visit rural Romania. We have had a nice lunch, a beer and did some shopping whilst having great discussions about wide array of subjects. Highly recommended!
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Rosspz5731oe
Sep 24, 2023
Great city tour by local guide - Daniel was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable, very easy to talk too. Would recommend to anyone who’s first time it is in Bucharest.
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Dragosp680
Aug 4, 2023
Great host, great tour, must see. - Amazing host, friendly and fun. It really was like seeing Bucharest with a friend. Highly recommend it if you're in Bucharest for limited time and need a bang for your buck/time.
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William_p
Jul 14, 2023
Excellent guide of Bucharest - Alex was a great and knowledgeable guide. Went thru old town and Calea Victorie. Gave us recommendations. Highly recommended!
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Auntyadri86
Jul 8, 2023
Very informational, practical, and full of different places to see. From the city centre to the northern part, this is the best - Valentina was a super gem 💎 of a person. I was lucky to just be the only tourist. Even if I was born in Bucharest, I don't remember a lot of things from my childhood. Valentina was good. We visited: Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum (Muzeul Național al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti") The Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Român) . We walked a bit but it was enjoyable. I felt she was someone I know. She has so much knowledge about so many things. I tried Mititei the Romanian traditional food, that according to Wikipedia is grilled ground meat in a cylindrical shape. I was impressed with the history of Romania, as a person that lives outside of Romania, it's like going back to my roots and I was impressed. I cannot recommend it enough.
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91sms
Jun 23, 2023
Romania diary - I booked this tour for my wife who went to visit Bucharest from Japan. It was a wonderful experience for her. The tour guide was such a dear. She recommended this tour for learning about daily life in Bucharest. It will make your stay easy ☺️
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Diane
May 22, 2023
Outstanding guide! - We had a fabulous tour with Daniel! He was incredibly knowledgeable and honest about his country and its history. I wish we had more time in town. Would have definitely booked additional time with him. Please don't hesitate to book Daniel for any of tours! You'll be impressed. :-)
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Simon
Mar 16, 2023
Wonderful tour the city - As a fairly new tour this was a great find for us - it really was an authentic tour of Bucharest! Daniel and Valentina were fantastic guides, super knowledgeable, warm and friendly. We had a great day with them. The tour was wonderfully paced and a perfect balance of activities - sightseeing, an opportunity for shopping, lunch with locals as well as the opportunity to experience crossing the city using various forms of public transport (helpful for building our confidence in getting around). It offered a wealth of authentic experiences that took us away from the crowded tourist trails. Highlights for us were The Village Museum, spending time around Obor market and walking through various areas of Bucharest learning more about the city’s fascinating history. We’d definitely recommend this tour and thank Daniel and Valentina at Covinnus for being such excellent hosts.
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X728fnvishals
Mar 12, 2023
Just awesome - Apart from submitting ratings, I hardly take any time to write detailed reviews. But, here I couldn't stop myself. If I could, I would have given 6 stars. So, to compensate I am giving the extra here ⭐. The best tour I ever had !! With such great humor, professionalism, and friendly nature, Daniel made our 6 hour walking tour an unforgettable & memorable experience that I would always cherish. I was lucky enough to get the private tour with him. We laughed and cracked jokes (like friends) while he was describing the monument's significance and also explaining the history in pretty detail which at no point felt boring. Highly recommend 👍👍
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