Bucharest Private Tour: Exploration of Majestic Palace of Parliament and Historic City Centre
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Bucharest
  1. The Peoples’s House, also known as the Palace of Parliament

  2. The National Village Museum of Bucharest

  3. Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei, also known as Victory Avenue

  4. The Square of Revolution in Bucharest

  5. The Old City Centre of Bucharest

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palace of Parliament - On the Bucharest City Tour at the Palace of Parliament, also known as the People’s House, you will discover the dangers and detriments of a totalitarian regime like communism. The sheer scale of pointless opulence and megalomania will make you feel insignificant, showcasing what ‘the sleep of reason’ can produce.

Imagine visiting the second largest administrative building in the world, second only to the Pentagon, and creating memories to share with your grandchildren.

  • Muzeul National al Satului “Dimitrie Gusti” - During the Bucharest City Tour, you will explore The National Village Museum, a place that encapsulates Romanian traditions. Here, you will learn about the ecological and sustainable environments Romanian villagers created in their backyards and get a glimpse into their simple, modest lifestyle in harmony with their surroundings.

Book a private guide in Bucharest to delve into the world of traditional Romanian houses, whether large or small, made from wood, adobe, stone, and other materials from across the country. You will also see national symbols like the mill and wooden church, learning how these spiritual and cultural treasures have united Romanians for thousands of years without the need for conquest.

  • Calea Victoriei - On Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), your private guide will reveal the historical contradictions: the Royal Palace on one side and the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and Revolution Square on the other, where Ceausescu fled by helicopter.

You will encounter old orthodox churches shrouded in mystery, a music store with a vast selection, as well as casinos, bohemian restaurants, museums, theatres, tea shops, retail stores, gift shops, the National History Museum, the Romanian Athenaeum, the CEC Palace, and more.

  • Piaka Revolukiei - Revolution Square, Bucharest

On this private tour focused on communism, you will be transported back to the moment when dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown, uncovering secrets of great fortune, state security controversies, and offshore accounts.

As mentioned earlier, at the Senate Palace, you will see the former Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party, the site where the December 1989 Revolution began—a pivotal event where human force and sacrifice led to Ceausescu’s removal from power.

  • Old Town - In the next stop, with your private guide from Nicolas Experience Tours, you will experience the olden days through a mix of mystery and contrasts in the Historical City Centre, starting with Hanul Lui Manuc, a massive fortified inn that served as a cultural and economic hub. Built around 1806 by Manuc Bei, one of the wealthiest landowners in the Balkans, it was a gathering place for merchants passing through Bucharest.

In this historical and cosmopolitan area, you will also find popular restaurants, museums, old and spectacular churches, and an experiential library where you can buy books, music, and other souvenirs, creating unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Tikets
  • Food and Drinks
Location
Palace of Parliament
Strada Izvor 2-4
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J7078fu_
May 3, 2024
BUCHAREST AT ITS BEST! - We had an amazing tour all over the city by our amazing guide Dan! A very polite gentleman who made us fall in live with the city immediately!Services highly appreciated and recommended!Thank you Dan!
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Shb20190
Jul 15, 2023
Bucharest in Half a Day - Our guide Dan Mica was excellent. He paced the tour to our needs and provided the detailed historical and cultural background. He is also a safe driver and an excellent communicator. His encyclopedic knowledge of Romania is very helpful in getting a deeper insight of the country .
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Elenaalexandram2019
May 25, 2023
A great company - It was a great tour! I visited recently Bucharest with my friends and we wanted to walk and learn more about this city. The driver and the guide came and took us from the hotel which was in the center of Bucharest, they asked us what we want to see and spoke us about the history of this city. I learnt a lot about this city from them. They were vey nice and gave us some adivices where we can ate and what we can see. It was a great idea to book this tour!
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Dann1437
Apr 3, 2023
Great tour - Great day out with Dan! Thank you so much for your availability and hope to see you again my new friend!
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Raduo966
Sep 16, 2022
Totally recommend it - We visited the main landmarks in Bucharest: the Palace of the Parliament, the Village Museum, Romanian Atheneum and Victoria avenue. It was a great experience: all the landmarks wee accompanied by in-depth explanations.
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E1286rv_
Sep 3, 2022
Super Razvan - Nice explanation done by Razvan! Nice and clean car, we stopped to a nice restaurants and we had a super meal!
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J7516jt_
Aug 31, 2022
Bucharest city tour - Nice tour! we went to see one more time the country of our ancestors and we pick one of the best guides in Bucharest. Thank you, Razvan!
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