What You Will Do
The walking city tour itinerary includes the most interesting sightseeing of the center of Bucharest such as: Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace / Art Museum, Central University Library, Communist Party Headquarter), Victoriei Boulevard, Union Square (the shopping center and the fountains), Parliament Palace (seen from a distance), University Square (National Theatre, Intercontinental Hotel, University Palace) and the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani area).
There is enough time for photos stops, coffee breaks or just sit & rest when you need. As being a private tour, we guarantee flexibility and personalized service.
The tour is available during the day, but also during the night, when all the buildings are nicely lighted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting is in front of the Romanian Athenaeum (see the big columns) near Hilton Athenee Palace.
1
Ateneul Roman
15 minutes
One of the most emblematic buildings of Bucharest, resembling an ancient Greek temple.
2
Piaka Revolukiei
45 minutes
The place where former communist president Ceausescu had the last speech in 1989. We will show you pictures and video presentations from the Revolution days.
3
Calea Victoriei
30 minutes
The most elegant avenue in the city, with major buildings and monuments along the boulevard.
4
Biblioteca Centrala Universitara
10 minutes
Built in eclectic style by French architect Paul Gottereau with the sponsorship of King Carol I, who`s equestrian statue we can see in front of the Library, the construction is a landmark of the city.
5
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
10 minutes
The winter Royal Residence of romanian kings, dated 1937. The Palace was built under the direct supervision of beloved Queen Maria and her son, King Carol II.
6
Old Town
30 minutes
Walking tour of vibrant area in the center of Bucharest, full of cafes, pubs and restaurants, but also lots of 19th century architecture buildings.
7
Stavropoleos Monastery
15 minutes
A hidden gem in Old Town and one of the oldest churches in Bucharest, dating from 1724.
8
Palace of Parliament
Construction of Romania`s most famous building began in 1984. The Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest building in the world and world's third-largest administrative building.For comparison, it can be mentioned that the building exceeds by 2% the volume of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and therefore it is labeled as a "pharaonic" construction. Admire the exterior of this massive building and hear it`s story.
9
University's Square
One of the main squares in the city, surrounded imposive by statues and buildings.
10
National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
The National Theatre in Bucharest
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