Complete Free Tour of the Essentials of Bucharest
Tour description
If you want to explore most of Bucharest's iconic sites without having to take two or three different tours, this is the perfect choice! It includes Calea Victoriei, which encompasses the Romanian Athenaeum, the former Royal Palace, Revolution Square, the passage with colorful umbrellas, Capșa House, University Square, CEC Palace and the National History Museum.
We will also visit the old town, which includes the Macca Villacrosse Passage, Lipscani Street, the National Bank, the Stavropoleos Monastery, Caru cu Bere, the Carturești Carusel bookstore, the Lupa Capitolina, the Manuc Inn, the Old Prince's Court and the Palace of Parliament.
At the end of the tour, you will have a solid understanding of the history and culture of Romania: how this country emerged, its transition from monarchy to dictatorship and from fascism to communism, the events during the communist regime and how the Ceausescu era ended. . You will also learn about the origin of Dracula's nickname, the most notable Romanian dishes, additional tips for your stay in Romania, and much more! This tour is entertaining and full of jokes and anecdotes.
Our itinerary:
- Kretzulescu Church
- Royal Palace (National Museum of Art)
- The statue of Carol I
- Romanian Athenaeum
- Revolution Square
- The Umbrella Passage
- Palace of Telephones
- Capșa House
- Army House
- Bucharest National Theater
- University Square
- Old Town
- The Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- Romanian National Bank
- CEC Palace
- Nacional History Museum
- Caru' cu bere
- Stavropoleos Monastery
- Carturești Carusel
- Capitoline Magnifying Glass
- Hanul Lui Manuc
- The Old Court
- Parliament Palace