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Bucharest boasts both a modern bar culture and a far-reaching history, but appreciating both with limited time can be difficult. For a seamless option, book this two-in-one, evening tour, which covers some of the Romanian capital's key landmarks as well as its lively craft beer destinations. With just a small group for company, you'll learn insider facts and stories—and will visit three locals-loved beer bars for tasting flights.

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.

Discover the top highlights and hidden gems of Bucharest with this private guided walking tour. Walk along main thoroughfares like Victory Avenue and Liberty Boulevard and to main squares like Revolution Square and learn about the major landmarks along the way, including the many changes that have occurred over the years.

See the best of Bucharest with a local guide to keep you on track and provide narration with this private, flexible tour. You’ll see highlights such as Revolution Square, Union Square, Victoriei Boulevard, and the Old Town of Lipscani. As this is a private tour, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions or make stops along the way.

Romania’s capital city boasts a rich history and unique architecture, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to find the highlights. Get an intimate glimpse of some top cultural landmarks on this Bucharest walking tour. Stroll around must-see attractions including Ioanid Park and the Icoanei Church and learn about the city’s distinct heritage directly from your guide.

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.

If you’re a romantic at heart and want to go beyond the typical walking tour, take a 3-hour private Belle Époque tour of Bucharest.  The tour begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by visits to Victory Boulevard, the Old City, and more. Along the way, your guide will tell you the storied history of the Belle Époque era in Bucharest and point out important architecture of the time.

Discover Transylvania on this private day trip from Bucharest that combines the region’s medieval history with some of its most captivating animals. See dozens of rescued Carpathian brown bears in a natural forested habitat at the Liberty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Later, explore a world of knights, princes, and Ottoman warfare at the imposing 14th-century Rasnov Fortress.

Discover Bucharest’s nightlife scene like a local with a private guided bar crawl around Old Town. Enjoy a welcome shot of local Palinca, enjoy the views and vibes from a rooftop bar, and visit multiple bars and pubs in the area, with the stops customized by your guide to your interests and preferences.

See the scenic historical side of Romania on a private 5-hour tour away from the tourist crowds of Bucharest. Comfortable transportation takes you from your hotel to the 18th-century Mogosoaia Palace. Explore the building and its grounds as you listen to engaging commentary from your private guide. Later visit the burial place of the man who inspired the famous vampire Dracula at the 15th century Snagov Monastery.

For a unique wine-tasting experience consider this two-wheeled wine tour in Romania. This half-day tour takes you back in time as you visit local wine producers, museums, and villages. Enjoy a sense of satisfaction after tackling the hilly landscape while learning about the local history and culture. The trip is suitable for families with kids and can be customized based on your request. We will provide suitable bikes and equipment for a special journey.

It can be difficult for visitors to know the best spots to experience a city’s nightlife. Discover Bucharest by night on a bar crawl led by a local guide, and be immersed in the city’s party culture at a number of different locations, enjoying a free shot at each. Enjoy a customizable itinerary according to group preferences, and absorb live entertainment as you mingle with city natives.

Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and Bran Castle in one day on this small-group tour with a professional English-speaking guide. See rescued brown bears and learn about their rehabilitation efforts at the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Afterwards, explore the Gothic Bran Castle, more popularly known as Dracula’s Castle, with your guide to provide historical context and insights. Hotel pickup from central Bucharest is included for convenience.

Combine natural wonders, culture, and Romanian flavors into one day on this private tour from Bucharest. Begin your trip by journeying deep underground to see the enormous caverns of the Unirea Salt Mine. Indulge in Romanian wine and delicacies at a carefully selected country wine cellar. Finally, end the tour with a visit to Snagov Monastery, steeped in the legend of Dracula's real-life grave site.

Delve into the heart of Romania’s capital on this 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Bucharest at night. Meet your guide at a central location, just as nightfall sweeps over the city. On this tour, you’ll see a new side of Bucharest, when the locals hang out in cafes, bars and restaurants with friends and family and the buildings glow in the streetlights. Your local guide will illuminate the architecture, parks and streets with fascinating information. See The Free Press Square, The Arch of Triumph, The Palace of Parliament, Charles de Gaulle Square and many more iconic sites. You’ll never look at Bucharest the same way again.

See a different side of Bucharest by signing up for this alternative tour of the city, which focuses on the city's thriving street art scene. You'll learn all about the history of street art in Bucharest as you make your way through town while familiarizing yourself with Romania’s capital city.

Avoid the limiting itinerary of a guided tour and explore at your own pace with bike rental in Bucharest. Choose from a selection of bikes, and gain top tips from the provider before setting off on your personalized excursion. Zip between locations of interest, such as the Palace of the Parliament or Botanical Garden, and fit in more sights than possible by foot while still enjoying an intimate sightseeing experience.

Trace the rise and fall of Communism in Romania on this walking tour of Bucharest. Learn how the Communist Party and the dictator Ceausescu seized power, controlled dissent and demolished huge swaths of the city to create distinctive architectural monuments. Visit political memorials and Communist-era landmarks to see how the regime and subsequent 1989 revolution have left a permanent mark on the city.

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.

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.

Explore two of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania on this full-day private tour from Bucharest. Visit beautiful Peles Castle, the former summer home of Romanian royalty, in Sinaia, and tour its grand hall, gardens, and museum. Afterwards, explore the secret passages of Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle, and learn about the history of Vlad the Impaler.

Understanding the real story behind the legend of Dracula is difficult without local knowledge, and many of the key sites linked to Vlad the Impaler—the man who inspired the myth—lie scattered across Transylvania. This private day trip from Bucharest takes care of transportation and planning, allowing you to explore the countryside and connect the places you visit to the history behind the tales.

Trade the busy streets of Bucharest for a day in the Romanian countryside when you book this tour to the Arges region. With a private guide, take a scenic drive to the city of Curtea de Arges to visit the beautiful monastery and admire Romanian architecture. Then, visit the real Dracula castle—Poienari Fortress—before taking a ride on the stunning Transfagarasan Road for views of the glacial Balea Lake.

Expand your time in Romania to include a private day-trip to northern Bulgaria.  With a comprehensive itinerary, end-to-end transport, and a private guide, you don’t need to spend a moment stressing over planning, transportation schedules, or language barriers.  You set the pace as you discover Basarabov Monastery, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, and much more. Finally, unwind as your private transportation returns you to Bucharest.