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Discover the highlights of Bucharest with ease with this private sightseeing tour by tuk tuk. See more of the city with less time and effort. Choose from 1-, 2-, and 3-hour tours or a night tour and see landmarks from the Old Town to the Press House and hear the stories behind them from your guide.

Discover the highlights of Bucharest with this guided walking tour. Over the course of two hours, get a good overview of the city and see many of its major sites, including the Royal Palace, Parliament, Stavropoleos Monastery, Manuc’s Inn, and more, with a local guide to provide historical context and insights.

Taste your way through Bucharest’s most charming and unusual ‘mahallas,’ or neighborhoods, on a small-group food tour. Venture beyond crowded squares and Communist architecture to discover the Romanian capital’s quieter, Belle Époque quarters, where Old World elegance meets bohemian flair. Along the way, pop in to lively markets, specialty shops, and cafes to sample the best of artisan Romanian cuisine like goats-milk cheese, cured meat, bread, craft beer, and Wallachian doughnuts.

Tour one of the most impressive buildings in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world, on a convenient guided tour. You’ll get to explore the inside of the Romanian Parliament building with an informative local guide, so you’ll leave with a greater understanding of Romania’s history and politics. It’s a must-visit sight in Bucharest, and will help you understand the huge role that Nicolae Ceausescu played in shaping Romania.

Discover the highlights of Bucharest with this guided walking tour. Over the course of two hours, get a good overview of the city and see many of its major sites, including Stavropoleos Monastery, the Royal Palace, Revolution Square, and more, with a local guide to provide historical context and insights.

Experience both the highlights and best kept secrets of Bucharest on a four-hour bike tour. A bike and helmet are conveniently included, as is a your guide.  Explore the city by bike and expand your discovery radius without getting worn out or feeling rushed. See the city’s top attractions, including the Parliament Palace, and lesser known points of interest, such as the Gypsy neighborhood.

This is a full dinner experience at hidden local places — not a tasting tour. Join Dan & Patricia for an intimate, hosted food and storytelling experience in Bucharest’s Old Town. Explore the historic center while enjoying traditional Romanian food from carefully selected local spots, including hidden places known mostly by locals. Along the way, Dan shares personal insights about Romanian history and everyday life, while Patricia curates an authentic food experience that reflects local traditions and flavors. Guests often describe the experience as feeling like spending time with friends, combining conversation, culture, and delicious home-style food. A highlight of the experience is visiting a lesser-known traditional restaurant preserved in an authentic 1980s-style atmosphere, a place most visitors would not find on their own. The experience takes place in a small group setting for a relaxed and personal atmosphere.

Discover the history and events of the Cold War in Romania on a walking tour of Bucharest. Navigate 40 years of communism in the country as you visit landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament and Revolution Square. Learn about what life was like under communist rule and what happened after the fall of communism in 1989.

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.

Get to know Bucharest as you explore the city’s historic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, and grand boulevards. Benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide on this 3-hour walking tour, discover the striking architecture and storied history of the Old Town, and learn about Bucharest’s communist past as you stroll down Calea Victoriei and visit Revolution Square.

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

Explore Romania’s southern neighbor—and enjoy hassle-free logistics—on a full-day trip to Bulgaria. Departing from Bucharest with just a small group for company, cross the border into the foothills of the Balkan Mountains and visit Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times. Then, learn about Bulgarian history from your guide while visiting Ruse, one of the country's most elegant cities.

Make every second in Bucharest count without worrying about navigating the city alone when you join this small group guided tour. Led by a local in English or Italian, you’ll wander through Romania’s capital city, visiting landmarks like Revolution Square, the Stavropoleos Monastery, and the Palace of Parliament — the heaviest building in the world. You’ll also see medieval Old Town, historic churches, and one of the most popular concert halls in the city.

Get the private all-access experience at Therme Spa in Bucharest with a ticket that includes 3 hours in the spa’s Galaxy, Palm, and Elysium areas. Basic tickets generally include access to just one section, but this is the chance to explore everything Europe’s largest thermal spa has to offer. Optional pickup and drop-off at central locations in Bucharest upgrades this booking to a truly hassle-free day.

About 100 kilometers from Bucharest and 44 kilometers from Ploiesti, the Slanic salt mine is a recognized destination for balneal and touristic activities since 1853, when it was declared a tourist destination of national interest in Romania. Among the superlatives of the salt mine (especially the Union Mine), the most important tourist and health objective in the resort, there is a huge volume of excavated salt, about 2.9 million cubic meters, which led to the creation of cavities with gigantic volumes, respectively 14 trapezoidal rooms totaling about 80,000 square meters. The 14 underground rooms have an opening of 10 meters to the ceiling, 32 meters wide at the bottom, and the height is 54 meters. The depth of the salt mine is 208 meters. The impressive dimensions granted it the title of the largest salt mine in Europe.

Take a break from bustling Bucharest on this private day trip to the Black Sea shores of Constanta. Enjoy a walking tour through the old town to admire highlights like the Casino, main mosque, ancient Roman mosaic, and marina. Relax on the beach or sip a cocktail on the waterfront before the return drive to your hotel.

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.

Cruise along one of Europe's most scenic mountain roads on a day trip to the Transfagarasan Road—an alpine pass featuring countless switchbacks and spectacular views of the Southern Carpathians. Instead of tackling the drive, you're free to soak up the scenery. Along the way, explore medieval Romanian history and breathe in the fresh mountain air while taking in views of the Vidraru Dam.

See a different side of Romania's capital and discover the macabre on this walking tour through Bucharest’s harrowing history. Uncover the city’s most sinister secrets, from the bloody battles of the Dark Ages to the brutal communist practices of the Cold War era. Visit the chilling Bellu Cemetery and hear about ghastly local legends like the Vampire of Bucharest.

Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov.

Take advantage of how close Bulgaria is from the city of Bucharest without worrying about finding your own way around on this full-day shared tour to Veliko Tarnovo. Cross the border and stop first at Basarbovo Monastery, a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery, before continuing to Veliko Tarnovo. There, you’ll take a tour of Tsarevets Fortress and enjoy free time walking the city streets. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.

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.

Quickly and easily travel between the many attractions around Bucharest by car or minivan on this private tour of the city. With your guide, visit popular Bucharest sights such as the Palace of Parliament, Ceausescu Mansion, and the Romanian Athenaeum, learning about their history as you go. This private tour has a limit of seven passengers.