Top Bucharest Walking Tours - page 2

Bucharest is a city of many elements and stories, so there’s just as much to explore about the city’s creative and counterculture scenes as there is about its general history. On this walking tour, you’ll explore beyond the regular tourist routes through the city, seeking out street art and local social initiatives. Experience parts of Bucharest that would be hard to stumble upon on your own.

See the beauty of the Transfagarasan mountain road even if you don’t have your own vehicle on this small-group tour from Bucharest. Stop at Poenari Citadel to learn its history with Vlad the Impaler. In the mountains, visit panoramic viewpoints, Vidraru Dam, and Vidraru Lake. Balea Lake is accessible only from June to October. Please note that feeding wildlife, including bears, is illegal and unsafe for both visitors and animals.

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.

Book this Bucharest Jewish Heritage Private Half-Day Walking Tour to guarantee a much more intimate tour than if you were to book a group tour. This private tour takes you to some of the most important Jewish sites in Bucharest, such as the Great Synagogue, the Choral Temple, and the Bucharest Jewish History Museum. Your private guide teaches you the history and importance of the Jewish culture in Romania as you go.

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.

What could be a greater adventure than Bucharest City Tour in a Private Tour and having a elegant minibus for our time exploring : The Palace of Parliament or People’s House, The Bucharest National Village Museum, Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), Revolution Square, The Bucharest Old City Centre, Patriarchy Church! Join us!

Get a quick overview of Bucharest’s top attractions on a private tuk-tuk sightseeing tour. Enjoy live commentary on the city’s history, as the chauffeured three-wheeler passes by the Palace of Parliament, Victory Avenue, Revolution Square, and numerous other landmarks. The tour is the perfect opportunity to orient yourself to the city’s layout for future exploring. Don't forget to ask your guide for personalized suggestions for what to do during the rest of your vacation.

Discover the best of Bucharest, including must-see landmarks, hidden gems, and local favorites, at your own pace with this informative e-guide. A detailed 2-day itinerary, with step-by-step instructions and Google map links, can be customized for your interests. Includes images, historical information, fun facts, and useful information for your visit as well as recommendations for food, restaurants, bars, and accommodations.

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Bucharest with this full-day private tour. Travel in a private vehicle around to different locations and discover top landmarks such as the Palace of Parliament, the National Village Museum, Revolution Square, Old Town and more. Includes a stop outside the city at Snagov Monastery, rumored to be the burial site of Vlad Tepes, better known as Dracula.

Get a comprehensive overview of the Romanian capital—Bucharest—when you take this walking tour through the city. Join a small group and stroll through the main areas of town to see highlights like Revolution Square, the Royal Palace, the massive Palace of Parliament, and the Roman Atheneum. While you explore, your guide provides information on the rich history and culture of Romania.

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.

Venture deep into the heart of Transylvania to visit two of Romania’s most magnificent castles and the medieval town of Brasov on this day trip. Step into the life of Romanian royalty at sumptuous Peles Castle, a fairytale-like summer retreat surrounded by forest and still adorned with immaculate period decor. Then, connect with the country's notorious vampiric lore at Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ thanks to its chilling Gothic chambers and turrets that seem to be plucked straight from a horror movie.

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.

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.

On this half-day private tour, you’ll learn about Bucharest’s rich Jewish history. Learn about the city’s flourishing Jewish community prior to World War II, and see where its first members settled in the 16th century. Tours include stops at the oldest Jewish cemetery in Bucharest and a stroll past off-the-beaten-track architectural landmarks in the Jewish quarter.

Explore the buildings and avenues that earned Bucharest the nickname ‘Paris of the East’ on a walking tour of Old Town. In this most charming section of the Romanian capital, uncover centuries of history through monuments like Stavropoleos Church, Victory Avenue, and the Old Princely Court, former home of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler. You’ll also stop in at historic Manuc’s Inn and sip a refreshing lemonade at one of Old Town’s lovely terraces near Lipscani Street.

Join a Lokafyer guide in Bucharest and explore the city with a local. Connect with your Lokafyer guide beforehand to discuss your interests and fully customize the experience to your interests. Forget outdated sightseeing tours and enjoy a new concept in travel that’s like having a friend show you around Bucharest.

First-time Bucharest visitors that want to explore the city can always book a typical tour, but then you're stuck in a packed bus, where you're just one in the crowd. Enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience with this private tour, where you can enjoy your guide's complete attention, and see top sights around the city. Highlights include visits to the Palace of Parliament, National Village Museum, Revolution Square, and the Old City Center—all with your personal guide leading the way.

Matching city landmarks to their significance in modern history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Bucharest’s communist history on a private tour led by a local, and hear first-hand accounts of life under the Socialist Republic of Romania as you explore sights such as Revolution Square and the Palace of the Parliament. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Learn the complex history of the communist regime in Romania under dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu with this private guided tour from Bucharest. Visit locations and landmarks where key moments in the period’s history took place with your personal tour guide, such as Revolution Square and the Ceaușescu Mansion. Then it’s off to the military base in Târgoviște to visit the museum established in the place where the dictator and his wife were executed.

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.

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.

Discover Jewish sites in Bucharest on a private tour that offers a personal look at the city’s fraught history. Tours of The Choral Temple and the Museum of History of the Jewish Community showcase Jewish heritage in Romania, with additional stops at Holocaust Memorial and the State Jewish Theater. Booking a private tour ensures time to experience the places that interest you most, without the fixed schedule and focus of a group excursion.

Cover the top sights in Transylvania in 48 hours without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or coordinating public transit with this private tour. Set off from Bucharest to take in the top castles and medieval cities on the first day. After overnighting in Sighisoara (own expense), visit the walled citadel of Sibiu before returning to Bucharest in the late afternoon.