Bucharest Old Town and Calea Victoriei Private Walking Tour: 3-Hour Historic Journey
5.0
53 Ratings
București
Embark on a 3-hour private walking tour of Bucharest's Old Town and Calea Victoriei. Discover the city's fascinating history, from medieval fortifications to the impact of a brutal dictatorship.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Town - At the beginning of the tour we will walk in the Old Town of Bucharest, on the steps of the most gruesome character in history
  • Vlad Dracula and discover his forgotten fortress. In the nearby caravanserai, Manuc’s Inn, an impressive former commercial settlement, learn how Bucharest evolved at the merger between two different worlds: the East and the West. Later, we will take you to find an eclectic mix of buildings like the National Bank of Romania, the Stavropoleos Monastery and the Villacrosse Passage and you will surely be charmed by the lively atmosphere in this quarter.
  • Calea Victoriei - Afterwards we will walk on the avenue where kings had their daily strolls - the romantic Calea Victoriei. Superb Belle Epoque structures like the CEC Palace, Grand Hôtel du Boulevard or the University Library can be admired, on the way to the place where both Monarchy and Communism in Romania ended.
  • Piaka Revolukiei - In the imposing Revolution Square you will understand the harsh communism oppression and how much control the totalitarian regime exercised over the locals’ lives. Tales of incredible evolution and achievements, but also about hunger and food rations will be told, topped by images from those times, for a more dramatic effect.
    The tour will end with the story of the bloody revolution in December 1989 and the ultimate downfall of the Dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, witnessing the birth of the democratic Romania.
What's Included
  • Receive a tourist map of Bucharest
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Learn about Bucharest’s fascinating transformation from a medieval fortress to a city of the Belle Epoque era under the guidance of an enthusiastic local. During this 3-hour exploratory walk, you’ll visit the major sights in Bucharest and discover its remarkable history; from the blood-curdling era when Dracula supposedly wandered its lanes, to the damaging era of communism under the tyrannical rule of Nicolae Ceausescu.

Location
Manuc's Inn
Strada Franceză
The guide is waiting in front of the gate of the Restaurant Hanul lui Manuc The location is situated right next to the metro station Piata Unirii. The guide will hold a sign with your name written on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(53 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
_f2117lx
May 23, 2024
The old town highlights - The tour in the old town was great, Laura, the guide, managed to enrich our knowledge with the events and spirit of the city while maintaining a light atmosphere, I highly recommend it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nantiagr
Apr 20, 2024
Don't miss it - These tour was perfect! I enjoy it very much and Laura was an amazing tour guide! Thank you for everything..keep doing it it was awesome!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Chipy2024
Mar 27, 2024
Great fun with Stefan, highly recommended - Stefan was great fun, he was energetic , funny. enthusiastic about the culture and stories behind all the places and we get to know about his parents and girlfriend and everything he experienced as exchange student. At the end, he was even apologetic about asking for the donation which I think totally worth it and 100% support your decision to become a tour guide… don’t need to the a leader to change the world, kindness will spread :) keep on good work.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
793nadimh
Feb 12, 2024
Highlight of my bucharest journey - I had an exceptional experience exploring the old city of Bucharest through the guided tour, and I must say, Stephane elevated the entire journey. His enthusiasm was contagious, making every historical anecdote come to life. Stephane's storytelling skills were truly outstanding, weaving together the rich tapestry of Bucharest's past with vivid details. Moreover, his recommendations for food and drink places were spot-on, adding a delightful culinary dimension to the tour. Stephane's passion and expertise made this tour an unforgettable adventure.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Johncd136pd
Dec 15, 2023
Great Overview of Bucharest - A great way to acquaint with landmarks and get grounded. Laura is very knowledgeable and a local too. Recommend highly.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sebastianfo7550ir
Oct 19, 2023
Engaging and interesting - Really engaging and interesting trip. The time flew by and I learned a lot about the history of Romania as well as becoming orientated to the old town. Gave some fantastic food/ drink recommendations which did not disappoint!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Love2travelcalgary
Oct 6, 2023
Excellent tour of Old town Bucharest - The walking tour of Old town was so well done. I would highly recommend taking this tour. The walking distance is contained to just Old town, and there are spots where you can sit down on benches. There is a lot to learn and our guide was very well informed and fun.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rigobertoebri
Sep 29, 2023
PROFESSIONALISM IN RAUDALS - Codruta, a totally recommended guide. Knowledgeable about the history of Romania, and transmitting her knowledge in an entertaining and educational way. The first day she showed us the most touristy part of Bucharest, we were dazzled by her professionalism and the desire she put into her explanations, so we hired her for a second day, where she taught us in a masterful way, the markets, parks, gastronomy and customs, it was an excellent way to learn about the history of this attractive country. We want to thank you for making us love that country. We define you in a single word; UNBEATABLE.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Niccoloi
Aug 6, 2023
Fantastic tour in Bucharest - Super tour our guide was fantastic and the tour interesting!!!! Recommended for everyone families, group of friends and solo travelers
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Simeont809
Oct 19, 2023
Very nice experience! - The tour was great. We saw many things and our guide was excellent! We spent almost two hours but we didn't find it tiring.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 8 guests
1
Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today