Complete Free Tour of the Essentials of Bucharest
I'm a licensed tour guide in Bucharest, born and bred here. My tours focus on historical facts, peculiar trivia, fun stories and personal experience. My absolute favorite activity is showing people this overlooked corner of the world. I've been a tour guide for almost six years and I've met thousands of tourists. The experience that I've acquired over the years helps me provide a top notch experience for tourists.
Pickup
The guide will wait for you in front of the Kretzulescu Church (a red brick church at Calea Victoriei 45). The meeting point is right next to Artichoke Social House.
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