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Bucharest in a nutshell - half day private walking tour
Joined 2024
Get a comprehensive perspective of Bucharest and Romania, with several stops at the most important landmarks.
The experience is chronological one, starting from the birthplace of Bucharest. Your local guide will help you become familiar with the city in just a few hours.
We'll be making our way through the stories of late middle ages to Ottoman remains, end of century architecture to Communism and contemporary days.
It is a fun and interactive tour, very flexible and customizable.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Starbucks cafeteria @ Hanul lui Manuc
- Entrance of Starbucks cafeteria
Old Court - the Old city center
The birthplace of Romania's Capital, it still preserves some of the remains of the 17th century walls; inns and churches, Ottoman remains and Belle Epoque signature architecture. Vibrant and colorful.
Victory Boulevard
The high street of Bucharest with a fascinating history spanning over 300 years of Romanian history with its unique stories and landmarks
Old Financial district
From neo-classical to modernism and art deco it still constitutes the heart of the city
University square
On the marks of the first University of the country, with its story from the 1690s and the recent events of revolutions and protests. Let's check out the graffiti..
Revolution square
Find out about the gruesome social experiment that was the Romanian Communism right in front of the Central Committee of the Party and the massacre during the revolts of December of '89. See the memorial
National Art Museum
Find out about the story of the Romanian monarchy and discover the creation of the Romanian modern state right in front of what used to be the Royal Palace
Athaeneum - the most beautiful concert hall
The pantheon of the Romanian musical scene, it saw the performances of many of the world's artists. Emblematic and imposing, it is worth a longer stop, outside and inside
Parliament Building - outside view with Constitution square
The historically unique, enormous scale and haunting silhouette thrones in the heart of the city and has an incredible history. Don't miss it
Ending Point
Constitution square - Parliament
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding services
personal expenses, food/ snacks & drinks, souvenirs - approx 15-20 USD
Tour Important Information
The duration may vary according to your interest, pace and weather conditions. Wear comfortable shoes. Flexible and customizable it may include coffee/ lunch break upon request.
Important message from the supplier
I can offer guided tours all over Romania, covering the various regions of interest.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Razvan T.
Born and raised in Bucharest, I've been a tour designer and tailored experience facilitator for 20+ years in Romania.
Tango dancer and taichi practitioner with a penchant for cultural experiences and travel. I have a law background and project management degree and I'm not a believer of 'package tourism'.
Always willing to go the extra mile in order to provide the guest with the best possible experience. Love to translate my cultural space or deepen the knowledge of the traveler who is curious to discover more. Off and on the beaten path. . .
Passionate about exchange of ideas and world cultures. I can take you from late medieval to the recent history of my hometown, explain the architectural landscape and familiarize you with the local habits and cuisine. I offer guiding and driving services
I am ready to customize according to your expectations and interests. If you would like further details, please get in touch!
$175/ per group
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