Private Walking Tour: Essential Bucharest + Hidden Gems Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover a Bucharest that's very much alive and constantly changing. From the belle époque, turn-of-the-century iconic Victory Avenue downtown also with some 1930s Manhattan influences to the new Civic Centre, a 1980s totalitarian utopia turned current dystopia dominated by the surroundings of the largest Parliament in the world, you get the full experience and the chance to understand this unforgiving city that many love to hate while uncovering hidden gems off the beaten path. Mandatory observations along the dedicated routes also come with exciting side information.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

At the fence in front of the garden of the Athenaeum, bordering Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue)

End Point

End point

At the big clock

Itinerary

1. Calea Victoriei
Experience the most famous avenue in Bucharest, with its amazing landmarks! Palaces, museums and mansions tell the story of how this great street was turned into the centre of highlife in the first part of the last centry. Travel through the decades and learn how Victory Avenue was affected by wars and earthquakes and how it was reborn. Explore hidden places and uncover urban mysteries right at the heart of the Romanian Capital to get a flavour of Bucharest eclectism at its best!
Duration: 30 mins
2. Piaka Revolukiei
Our guide will offer exclusive insights about iconic landmarks on the square
Duration: 45 mins
3. Piața Națiunile Unite
Our guide will offer exclusive insights about iconic landmarks on the square
Duration: 15 mins
4. Bulevardul Libertății
Our guide will offer exclusive insights about iconic landmarks on the avenue
Duration: 30 mins
5. Piaka Constitukiei
Everyone knows the Parliament (a.k.a. the People's House), that gigantic palace in the heart of Bucharest and the large avenues surrounding it, but is that what Bucharest is all about? This tours goes behind the scenes and unveils how the Romanian Capital's central street network was destroyed, how historical areas were cut off from the city life, became isolated and started decaying, all of them sacrificed for a new, dystopian city centre where Ceaușescu would rule supreme.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Guide

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Cristi Radu

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