Book the Private Full-Day Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, to discover the best of the Romanian capital city in around 8 hours aboard an AC minibus.

Duration

8 hours

About

Listen to your guide’s stories about the city once known as the “Little Paris”, admire the major sights, and get an inside, guided visit of the Parliament Palace (the House of Ceausescu or the House of People), Cotroceni Palace (the current residence of the Romanian Presidency) and the Village Museum – the impressive open-air collection of traditional houses brought from the various regions of Romania. Conclude the discovery trip with a traditional lunch in a fine local restaurant.

Your private 8-hour sightseeing tour of Bucharest will start in the morning around 09:30 when your guide will come to meet you at your accommodation. Then board your private vehicle for your whistle-stop tour of the Romanian capital. From the comfort of your seat, see all the top Bucharest attractions while hearing about the city’s unique history and culture from your local guide.

Being over 550 years old, Bucharest went through a series of continuous changes, representing the central scene of Romania’s political, artistic university, financial and cultural life. Between the two world wars, due to the elegant architecture and the elite living here, the city’s nickname was “The Little Paris.”

First, pass along the Kiseleff boulevard that crosses the greeny north part of the city to discover iconic monuments as the Arch of Triumph which was built to honor fallen Romanian soldiers and the gaining of the country’s independence and the House of Free Press – the first building erected by the communist in Bucharest and the headquarter of the only “official” newspaper during the communism regime.

Then, continue your tour through Victory Square and Victory Avenue – one of the longest and oldest streets of Bucharest – to admire the multitude of emblematic buildings and monuments as the Cantacuzino Palace, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Central University Library, the former Royal Palace, the statue of King Carol I, Kretzulescu Church, the Military Circle, the Bucharest Opera House, and CEC Bank.

Once in the city center, you will first stop at Revolution Square to discover the buildings here and to hear the story of the violent anti-communist revolution of December 1989.

From here you will go straight to the eye-catching immense building dominating the city – the Parliament Palace, also known as the House of Ceausescu or House of the People – for an indoor one-hour guided visit.

Before going for a visit to Cotroceni Museum – the marvelous palace that hosts the Romanian Presidency, we will invite you for a lunch to taste traditional Romanian dishes at a local restaurant with a special atmosphere and architecture.

The last visit of the day will include a stroll in the wonderful open-air museum of Bucharest – the Village Museum – where you will be impressed by the charm of the old Romanian houses gathered here from all regions of the country.

In the end, your private guide will take you back to your hotel or private accommodation, filled with memories of all the amazing sights you have seen during your tour.

What to Expect

• Private tour for a more personal and intimate experience.
• Funny, Friendly, Experienced Guide: Feel welcome, relaxed, and able to enjoy the tour to its fullest. Ask your burning questions and learn from your knowledgeable guide.
• Admire the major sights of Bucharest from an AC car/minibus (with brief stops for photos and explanations)
• Enjoy a guided visit to the world-famous Parliament Palace (""House of Ceausescu"" or ""House of the People"")
• Explore the Cotroceni Museum (inside the Cotroceni Palace - the current residence of the Romanian Precidency)
• Get inside the Village Museum (one of the largest open-air museums in Europe)

Know before you book

• The visit inside the Parliament Palace cannot be guaranteed as it is sometimes closed for conferences and other events without prior notice
• Cotroceni Palace can only be visited in small groups. If there are no groups to join in the day you arrive, we will arrange an alternative visit to another museum
• This tour is running with minimum 2 persons