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Bucharest Tour: City’s Story
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63 Ratings
București
Discover Bucharest’s iconic landmarks on a relaxed 3-hour tour with 30 stops. Enjoy stories, photos, and insider tips on the best spots in the city.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Muzeul Curtea Veche - Discover the tale of Bucharest’s oldest castle, intertwined with the legend of Dracula and the history of one of Europe’s wealthiest men.
- Manuc’s Inn (Hanul lui Manuc) - Learn about the man who conducted trade between two warring nations.
- Stavropoleos Monastery - Admire the church that has been lauded by visitors for the past 300 years.
- Palatul CEC - Marvel at one of the city’s most stunning palaces and uncover fascinating details about its ingenious architecture.
- Carturesti Carusel - Romania’s most beautiful bookstore.
- Macca Villacrosse Passage - A charming French passageway with captivating stories from its century-long history.
- Lipscani - The most picturesque street in the historic merchants’ district.
- BNR Palace - Discover how Romania lacked a national currency until 1867.
- Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei - The intriguing story behind the grand palace that houses the history museum.
- Bucharest - Numerous other attractions, each with their own fascinating stories, to explore along the way.
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
Additional Information
While this is a general tour showcasing the same beautiful buildings as other guided tours, we strive to offer a unique experience. Instead of focusing on dates, individuals, architects, or styles—which are often forgotten by the end of the tour—we aim to narrate the story of Bucharest.
Discover how the city emerged when Dracula built a palace here, its oriental appearance influenced by Greek and Turkish cultures, and how the old town evolved into a bustling merchant area. Learn about the transformation from old inns and monasteries to the stunning French architecture of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and how the communists attempted to erase these historic structures. These overarching themes of the city’s development are what will stay with you.
Contact us on WhatsApp using our phone number to receive a free PDF with valuable information about Bucharest.
Location
"Saint Anthony" Church
Strada Franceză
Right in front of Saint Anton`s Church and the Old Castel of Dracula (Palatul Voievodal Curtea Veche), with a big rainbow-colored umbrella and a big folder in my hands.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alexpoho
Jul 16, 2024
Great guide with a super interesting tour - Daniela was a super guide - she managed to keep the tour engaging and full of really interesting stories and facts. The tour has a wealth of knowledge and is great at telling the history of Bucharest while being able to see the actual talking points
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Adambn1295jn
Aug 1, 2020
Through Old Town In The Summer - Very good, Daniele told many stories of the history of Romania, explained the details in the buildings, so I could see them and distinguish between styles, all on a hot day when I was the only person on the tour. Her love of her city and history shines through the presentation.
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Corymatei
Mar 16, 2020
You'll love her! - If you want to know all the interesting things about Bucharest, Daniela is the right person. With such an interest in hidden details of history, with a great sense of humor, very communicative, she can make happy even the most pretentious tourist. I love her style, her dedication and her love of Bucharest!
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356tim
Mar 9, 2020
Greatest tour guide! - Daniela is simply a delight! I believe She knows more things about Bucharest then most university historians! And her passion and Genuineness shine through! I actually booked a second tour with her, Haunted buildings tour, because she is so good. I highly recommend her to everyone who Wants a fun way to learn about the city and its treasures!
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Michelmoore777
Mar 8, 2020
Good service - Everything was ok. Nice staff and very communicative . They explain all you should know and they are friendly
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M
Mar 7, 2020
Highly recommended!! - I can highly recommend this tour with Daniela. She shows a realistic picture of Rumania and Bucarest with so many interesting stories. The time was flying by and at the end you have a different view on things you see. If you are in Bukarest make this tour with her, a very lovely and dedicated person.
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Nina
Mar 5, 2020
Honestly, best tour guide ever (and we’ve done a lot of tours) - Don’t be suspicious of all the 5 star reviews- she totally deserves them! Absolutely phenomenal, in-depth tour. Covered the history of the city going back to its founding and all the major architectural styles along with modern tourist tips and secret spots. Would highly recommend any of her tours and will definitely call her for future trips!
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Adventure378994
Mar 5, 2020
Complete tour - As a local, i was curious to find new things about my hometown, and Daniela was a nice surprise because of her knowledge helped to understand better a lot of thing about our complicated and controversial history. Highly recomended!
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380elec
Feb 28, 2020
Excellent - Daniela is so wonderful. She spends all time you need to understand everything.
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It's cloud and cold and she was with us 3 hours...
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David_b
Feb 27, 2020
Very interesting tour - So much information and history made for a really interesting few hours. Gabriella was passionate and knowledgable. Really worth making time to do this tour while in Bucharest.
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