Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour
4.9 / 5 · 821 traveler reviews
Discover, interact and finally learn what other things you can explore in the city. It is a tour that will help you shape a first general perspective over the city's history and heritage. Interaction is what we like to do, along the way the guide will always be open to answer all of your questions. The tour will approximately cover a distance of 4.5 Km which will mean that you will get to see about 70% of the main attractions in Bucharest. It will not be a tour but a walk with a local friend!
Your experience
Stop 1
You will get an introduction into Bucharest history and beginnings by seeing the oldest buildings in Bucharest.
Stop 2
Bucharest roots lies in a trading background, two centuries ago, one in four buildings in the old city center was a caravan-serai, today only three of them remain and this is one of them.
Stop 3
A century ago this was the financial district of Bucharest, you will be surrounded by the National Bank, the former Stock Exchange, The Palace of Trading and Commerce along with many other state and private banks.
Stop 4
90% of the Romanian people are Christian Orthodox and still we are quite a religious country, this monastery is and iconic monument which represents very well the features of the Orthodox heritage and architecture.
Stop 5
You will be standing in front of what is considered to be, probably the best old architecture in Bucharest, let's find out why the oldest buildings in Bucharest are quite new and how the city was remodeled and shaped during it's 600 years of existence.
Stop 6
Still in the financial district, where there is a lot of money there has to be spending opportunities, Macca Villacrosse galleries were the golden standard in this sense.
Stop 7
From monarchy to communism to democracy, all the marks from the recent Romanian history are tied to this place!
Stop 8
From an architectural perspective you will be in full Stalin era.
Stop 9
Experience the beauty of the oldest park in Bucharest.
Stop 10
The second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon but heavier than it!
What’s included
- A fun and knowledgeable guide that will help you to make the first steps into the city.
Not included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and pickup
Met your guide in front of Hanu' lui Manuc restaurant!
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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