Historical Bucharest Walking Tour

Uncover the history of Romania's capital city on this 6-hour walking tour in Bucharest. The tour follows the most important moments and periods in the history of Bucharest so you can get the big picture of the past and present of one of Europe's most authentic capitals.

You'll discover the charm of the long-lost Belle Epoque, explore the monumental Palace of the Parliament, a key communist landmark, and many more attractions with your knowledgeable tour guide.

Maximum group size of 6 persons.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Calea Victoriei, Victoriei Street, Bucharest Romania

The backbone of historical Bucharest, Victoriei Avenue crosses the Old Town going north to the Atheneum and the former Royal Palace. The most beautiful monuments of the city are located on this major street and you'll see most of them during this private tour. Stops at the Atheneum, the Revolution Square, Military Circle, CEC Palace, National Museum of History.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ateneul Roman, Str. Franklin 1, Bucharest Romania

This 19th-century monument is one of the must-see attractions of Bucharest. A testimony of the Romanian love for classical music, the Atheneum is a splendid historical monument featuring an impressive 75 meters fresco in the concert hall.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

The Revolution Square is not only the place of the violent Romanian Revolution from December 1989, but also the space where two distinct parts of the country's history clash: the royal past and the communist dictatorship.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: University's Square, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 3, Bucharest 030167 Romania

The University Square is the central space of Bucharest where you'll discover the small 21st of December Square where many people lost their lives during the Romanian Revolution, the University Palace and historical monuments like the National Theater, Sutu Palace and Coltea Hospital.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania

The oldest part of the capital where the ruins of the medieval court and major 19th and 20th-century monuments are located. Stops at the Old Court, Manuc Inn, Stavropoleos Monastery, Lipscani Street, the National Bank of Romania, the Linden Inn.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piaka Constitukiei, Bucharest Romania

The Constitution Square, a large ensemble of buildings done during the last communist decade, is a must-see for history enthusiasts. The Parliament or the House of the People, the second largest administrative building in the world, occupies the central space, surrounded by communist blocks and hidden churches.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mihai Voda Monastery, Strada Sapientei 4, Bucharest 050133 Romania

One of the oldest monuments in Bucharest, this monastery survives only partially in its original structure after being moved, in 1985, from its original location to be saved from communist demolitions.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

The second largest administrative building in the world, the Parliament, or the House of the People, is the masterpiece of megalomaniac dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. A monument that compares to nothing else in the world.

A valid passport is required for access at the Parliament. The visiting schedule can suffer changes in case of important events hosted by the Parliament.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes