Romania’s emergence as a frontier of the West, as it is today, makes it part of the western history. That is why a visitor walking through Bucharest centre will give you the chance to discover a cultural, political and historical puzzle originating in the influence of the Ottoman empire, followed by the successive advances and retreats of Eastern and Western allegiances and finally ending in half century of communism.
You will be surprised by the stories of the Romanian kings, dictators and aristocratic families originating in the darkness of history.
This tour is an incredible way to get under the skin of a country, with less emphasis on ordinary tourism, you’ll go off the beaten track a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
photos along the route
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
welcome coffee
small surprise
English and French speaking expert guide
Gratuities for your local expert guide
Tickets to museums or other sights
transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Winestone Victoriei 37
inside Novotel hotel from Calea Victoriei.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Expert walking tour: Romania beyond the headlines
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Romania’s emergence as a frontier of the West, as it is today, makes it part of the western history. That is why a visitor walking through Bucharest centre will give you the chance to discover a cultural, political and historical puzzle originating in the influence of the Ottoman empire, followed by the successive advances and retreats of Eastern and Western allegiances and finally ending in half century of communism.
You will be surprised by the stories of the Romanian kings, dictators and aristocratic families originating in the darkness of history.
This tour is an incredible way to get under the skin of a country, with less emphasis on ordinary tourism, you’ll go off the beaten track a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
photos along the route
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
welcome coffee
small surprise
English and French speaking expert guide
Gratuities for your local expert guide
Tickets to museums or other sights
transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Winestone Victoriei 37
inside Novotel hotel from Calea Victoriei.
Return
Itinerary
1
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
That is the place where communism collapsed in Romania, where the Royal Family enjoyed the last demonstration of support before being expelled by the new soviet-backed rulers and where Romania left the Axis and joined the Allied forces in the fight against Nazism.
2
Calea Victoriei
You will explore the early history of the city by walking on its main avenue, linking the southern official residence of the early rulers to the other northern extreme of the historical city, currently Piata Victoriei.
30 minutes
3
Calea Victoriei
Until after World War 1 it was the northern limit of the city. Then, all the area beyond became the new preferred ground for interwar new buildings, airshows, automobile races and…parties. Romanian royalty, with its complicated life was part of the story.Then, when communists took over the new elite accommodated itself in the luxurious buildings confiscated from the rich. They enjoyed their own social events and shared their life in an almost exclusive district, conceived mainly for the use of the leaders of the working class.
10 minutes
4
Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche
The Old Princely Court Museum (Curtea Veche) houses the oldest historical testimonies of Bucharest, dating from the 13th century.
