Experience the contrasts of Bucharest on a vintage Romanian car tour. Explore diverse quarters, from the belle epoque to the socialist era, in a fully restored Dacia.
Experience the contrasts of Bucharest on a vintage Romanian car tour. Explore diverse quarters, from the belle epoque to the socialist era, in a fully restored Dacia.
- Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni) - Exploration of the Romanian bourgeoisie villa Quarter. Stops at famous villas. Stop at the Royal Palace of Cotroceni . Stop at the War Academy Building
- Military Technical Academy Ferdinand I - Brief presentation of the neighnourhoods
- AFI Cotroceni - Exploration of the area that changed from…
- Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni) - Exploration of the Romanian bourgeoisie villa Quarter. Stops at famous villas. Stop at the Royal Palace of Cotroceni . Stop at the War Academy Building
- Military Technical Academy Ferdinand I - Brief presentation of the neighnourhoods
- AFI Cotroceni - Exploration of the area that changed from communist-industrial to commercial
- Parcul Drumul Taberei (Park Camp Road) - - A presentation of a working class comunist blocks of flat area where a shoping mall was buit on the ruins of a communist canteen
- stop for photos and stories
- Fabrica Industria Iutei - Exploration of the Ferentari fallen industrial area buit by communists in the 70s
- Second Hand Ferentari - Exploration of the Ferentari blocks of flats area
- Guided circuit transportation in Bucharest
- Personalized tour gift
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest
- Bottled water provided
- Heated cars during winter for your comfort
- Professional local guide and driver included
- Guided circuit transportation in Bucharest
- Personalized tour gift
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest
- Bottled water provided
- Heated cars during winter for your comfort
- Professional local guide and driver included
- Food and drinks other than those offered in the car
- Any personal shopping
- Food and drinks other than those offered in the car
- Any personal shopping
The Bucharest of Contrasts Tour traverses the entire city to reveal Europe’s most diverse capital—a blend of 19th-century Belle Époque elegance, stark Soviet ideology, extensive Socialist urban planning, and authentic post-Socialist realities. A fully restored vintage Dacia from the ’70s–’80s serves as your time-travel vehicle through Bucharest’s varied…
The Bucharest of Contrasts Tour traverses the entire city to reveal Europe’s most diverse capital—a blend of 19th-century Belle Époque elegance, stark Soviet ideology, extensive Socialist urban planning, and authentic post-Socialist realities. A fully restored vintage Dacia from the ’70s–’80s serves as your time-travel vehicle through Bucharest’s varied landscapes.
During the tour, participants will explore:
• The Bourgeois Royal Quarter of the 19th century
• The Soviet Quarter of the 1950s
• The Socialist Bedroom neighborhoods of the 1970s
• The post-socialist city ghetto (80s-90s)
• The Socialist Quarter surrounding the Parliament House (80s)
From Cotroceni’s aristocratic villas to the expansive 1970s housing estates and the remarkable Ferentari ghetto, you’ll experience real life across Bucharest’s historical layers. This distinctive journey offers unforgettable street impressions and truly special photos with an iconic Romanian classic car—the ultimate off-the-beaten-path Bucharest city tour.
- You will not drive the Dacia car
- Dacia 1300/1310 is a 70- 80’s classics car that do not include AC, ABS, GPS navigation servo-direction or automatic gear drive.
- All the cars provided by Red Patrol are fully restored classics that meet fully the safety traffic regulations.
- The Red Patrol provides quality and safe conditions tours with fully restored vehicles and we do not allow the participation with pets or children under 10 years old.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
