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Uncover Bucharest’s Jewish heritage on this city tour, calling at landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter and Holocaust Memorial to learn more about the lived experiences of Bucharest’s Jewish population over the last centuries. Hear personalized insights from your private guide and benefit from dedicated time to explore each site, with round-trip transfers via private vehicle included.

Our driver will wait for you in Airport Arrival Hall with your name written on an iPad in front of the Green Travel Agency. He will take your luggage and drive you safe to your destination in Bucharest.

Instead of choosing between a car tour and a walking tour, this private sightseeing adventure combines both. First, enjoy a panoramic car tour to save time and see important sights such as the exterior of the Palace of the Parliament. Then take a walk around Bucharest’s center, passing the Palace of Vlad the Impaler, the Royal Palace, Revolution Square, and Victory Avenue.

Admire two of Romania’s top castles plus the medieval town of Brasov in a single day with this private tour from Bucharest. Save time with hotel pickup and set off with your driver to Peles Castle and Bran Castle (known as Dracula’s Castle), with free time to visit both at your own pace. End with a stop in Brasov where you can sightsee and shop before the return drive to Bucharest.

You will discover the story of the rise to power of the Romanian communist party and the unparalleled cult of personality of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, standing in front of his iconic balcony. You will learn how Ceausescu’s craving for applause led to his overturn in the most violent anti-communist revolution of 1989. You will go off the beaten path and take advantage of Bucharest's great public transportation to get to the Memorial Cemetery of the Heroes of 1989 and a unique Monument for the leaders of the communist party. On a tour full of contrasts you will learn about day-to-day life during communism, the economy, the propaganda, the relationship with religion, the fear of the secret police. You will also explore the Civic Center and the exterior of the Palace of Parliament and learn about the achievements of architects, but also the sacrifices for the local community, the demolitions during the 1980s. You will finish the walk on Unirii Boulevard, near Parliament and old town.

If you’re looking to explore Bucharest but want to get more from your visit than exploring alone and don’t want to get lumped into a large group tour where you cant even hear your guide, this Bucharest Private Full-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup gives you a great option. This private tour stops at some of the city’s most impressive attractions, such as the Palace of Parliament, Ceausescu Mansion, and Macca Villacrosse Passage, with a private guide who knows the city's history best.

Explore Bucharest in a retro electric car on a private tour. Discover landmarks like the Palace of Parliament, 1989 Revolution Square and Arch of Triumph. Learn about Romania's communism from a local guide.Enjoy live guided information and lots of photo stops at the main locations

Visit Transylvania's top attractions on a private day tour from Bucharest. Comfortable Wi-Fi-equipped transportation takes you from your accommodation into the Carpathian Mountains to Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Next, visit charming Bran Castle, commonly called Dracula’s Castle. Then, discover the historical center of Brasov with your guide. Entrance fees are not included, and you have ample free time to explore each location on your own.

Discover Bucharest with a guide on this small-group tour of the city’s key sites, including the Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului) and the National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului). Booking a small-group tour ensures a more personalized service as you explore. Round-trip transport in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll travel in comfort, without the hassle of seeking out public transport.

Visit two monasteries and a palace with this private guided half-day tour from Bucharest. Soak up the scenic countryside during your drive, and visit Tiganesti Monastery, known for a fragment of the Holy Cross, Snagov Monastery, said to be the burial place of Vlad Tepes Dracula and the lakeside Mogosoaia Palace. Include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy Bucharest’s nightlife scene, without the hassle of scrolling through reviews and recommendations, on this group pub crawl. Centered around the city's Old Town, let your guides handle the planning as you visit a handful of the area's bars, pubs and clubs. Get to know your fellow travelers with games, whether your on your own or out with a small group of friends.

Set off for Transylvania from Bucharest during this guided tour that includes round-trip transport to Bran Castle and Peles Castle. Along with both optional castle visits, enjoy a walking tour of Brasov before your guide sets you free in the medieval town to enjoy some independent time.

See a different side of Bucharest on this 3.5-hour walking tour of the Romanian capital’s alternative artistic and cultural scene. See some of the best examples of the emerging street art movement, and visit cutting-edge galleries and design spaces where creative urbanites are shaping the future of the metropolis. Learn about fashion trends and urban planning efforts from your local guide as you explore one of Eastern Europe’s most quickly transforming cities.

Explore the remains of Dracula’s Castle on this small-group day trip from Bucharest. Meet your English-speaking guide in Bucharest, then travel by minibus to Transylvania. Admire the scenery beyond the window on the leisurely drive into the country, an ideal prelude to two of Romania’s most stunning castles, Peles Castle and Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Hit the charming city of Brașov in south Transylvania. When Peles Castle is closed, you'll extend your visit in Brasov to enjoy more of its atmospheric old town.

Travel off the beaten path on a private day trip from Bucharest that combines the flavors, history, and culture of Romania. Explore the Slănic Prahova salt mine, the largest in Romania, and connect with the legend of Dracula at Snagov Monastery, home to the island grave site of real-life prince Vlad Dracul. In between these historic destinations, enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch and local wines at a hand-picked country wine cellar.

Skip the impersonal tourist excursions and enjoy an individualized experience on a private tour that explores the rise and fall of the Socialist Republic of Romania and its impact on the city itself. Visit landmarks including the Centrul Civic and the Old City, and listen as your guide shares insight into their architecture and symbolism. Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this 10-hour private tour of Constanta and the Black Sea from Bucharest. Visit landmarks such as the Romanian Folk Art Museum, Ovid Square, the Roman Edifice and mosaic, Great Muslim Mosque, and Mamaia Seaside Resort. Round-trip private transportation with hotel pickup from Bucharest is included.

No need for a map on this tour of Bucharest: you’ll enjoy a private tour of Romania’s capital in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle. Meet your driver and guide at your hotel then set off to see the city’s landmarks sites like the Triumph Arch, Palace of Parliament, and Old Town. Wander around Europe’s oldest village museum, Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", and the site of the revolution.

Exploring Transylvania’s historic castles is difficult if you don't have your own wheels, but this private day trip from Bucharest makes it easy to check off many monuments in just one day. Follow your guide through mysterious corridors, up spooky stairwells, and into potentially haunted rooms. Along the way, you’ll learn the real stories behind these mythical buildings. See Bran Castle, where the legend of Dracula still lingers, Peles Castle in Sinaia, set in the Carpathian Mountains, and take a walking tour of Brasov.

Travel back in time on this history tour of Bucharest focused on its Communist past. Stroll through the city with a guide, who follows a curated itinerary designed to show the effect of Communism on the country and its people. With a small group of fellow travelers, get plenty of personalized attention and have time to ask questions as you visit the landmarks and highlights of the past.

If you love a good ghost story but don’t want to get swept away with a crowded tour group where it’s hard to hear your guide, opt for this Bucharest Ghost Hunt Exploration Game Experience. This interactive game is played on an app with no time limits and with the people of your choice. Plus, you’ll solve clues that take you to new stops throughout the city to hear spooky tales.

Boasting over 6,000 years of viticulture, Romania is one of Europe’s oldest wine hubs. But most travelers overlook the region’s tastiest legacy. During this wine-tasting, you’ll discover Romania’s standout reds, rosés, and whites—all from the comfort of Bucharest. In an authentic winery, listen to legends of Romanian vineyards and the stories surrounding wine production. You’ll also have a chance to taste wines from around the world, with over 100 labels on the menu.

Discover tucked-away pockets of Bucharest that even most locals don’t know about this 3-hour city tour. Travel off the beaten path to some of the city’s most charming and lesser-known historic neighborhoods while learning how layers of Romanian, Ottoman and communist influence have shaped the urban landscape. Experience the capital’s serene side with stops for snacks and refreshments in historic summer gardens and tea houses.

Make the most of your time away from Bucharest, and enjoy three distinct experiences without having to book multiple activities, on this small-group day tour to Unirea, Casa Secui, and Snagov Monastery. Explore one of Europe’s largest salt mines; enjoy lunch at a restaurant that was once Nicolae Ceaușescu’s private hunting lodge; visit the monastery where Vlad Tepes’ remains are said to rest. Entrance fees, lunch, and wine tasting extra expenses.