Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour
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Explore Bucharest on a relaxed walking tour and discover its main attractions, charming streets and rich history. Visit the city centre and nearby highlights while getting a perfect introduction to Romania’s vibrant capital.
You will start in the Old City Center by visiting the oldest witnesses of Bucharest birth and development: Old Court Citadel, Manuc’s Inn and Stravopoleos Church. After, you will visit the most famous boulevard of Bucharest, Calea Victoriei with it’s impressive architecture and grandiose buildings like Military Circle, Telephone Palace, Royal Palace, Romanian Atheneum, etc.
Forward you will get rid of city crookedness and you will have the opportunity to relax and cool down into the Cismigiu Gardens where you will find at the end Bucharest City Hall.
In the end, you will pass into the 20th century and the communist era by seeing the grandiose Ceausescu’s Palace and Union Boulevard which was designed to be longer and wider than Champs Elysee.
Meeting point
Strada Franceza 62
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 14:30 (Bucharest time)
- Coming up
- 116 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Strada Franceza 62. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
116 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 14:30. Times are local to Bucharest.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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