Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour: An Insider's View of Romanian History, Landmarks, and Local Tips

Discover the rich history and hidden gems of Bucharest on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about Romanian history, and get insider tips from a local guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palace of Parliament - Begin the tour at Unirii Square, offering a panoramic view of Unirii Boulevard, often referred to as the Romanian “Champs-Elysees,” alongside the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building.
  • Manuc’s Inn (Hanul lui Manuc) - The journey continues through the medieval Old Town, now…
What's Included
  • Snacks included
What's Not Included
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Entrance to the Romanian Athenaeum 15 lei (3 EUR) cash only
Additional Information

Experience Bucharest from a local’s perspective with a guided tour. Journey through more than half a millennium of Romanian history, encompassing Vlad the Impaler, the reign of the Monarchy, the era of communism, and the 1989 revolution. This tour incorporates both well-known and lesser-known landmarks. You’ll marvel at the massive Palace of the…

Location
One sip
Meet your guide in front of One Sip cafe, at Unirii Boulevard very close by to the Union Square. The guide will wear a tag and there will be a sign with Mara's Tours & Travel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jefferson1948
Oct 19, 2025
Great beginning to an amazing city - As first time visitors to Bucharest,this walk with Mara was perfectly planned and paced..easy to find starting point...
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Cheryl_s
Oct 18, 2025
Fascinating tour!! - What a fantastic tour we had with Mara! Her knowledge of the city, along with information about her and her family's experiences in Bucharest and Romania as a whole, made for a fun and fascinating experience. Highly recommend!!
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Leighst1417iq
Oct 13, 2025
Best introduction to Bucharest - We only had 48 hours in Bucharest - on Monday and Tuesday when the museums are closed. So, Mara's 3hour walking tour was perfect. Taking you to architectual and historical highlights, she not only explains the history of Bucharest, but gives you a explanation of resent and present Romania (1940s-2020s). Mara is a generaous and insightful guide.
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H7672rcbethr
Oct 9, 2025
A great way to see Bucharest - Thanks Mara for a really enjoyable tour of Bucharest. Your stories and insights brought the city alive for me. I learned loads and feel like I got to know and understand Romania better during my time with you. I loved visiting all the beautiful churches - I would never have found these without you. Thanks also for the tips on other places to visit. The museum of communism is a nust see! Beth.
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Juli_g
Oct 6, 2025
Let Mara be your tour guide if you’re ready to learn - in an interesting way- about Bucharest and it’s past. - Mara’s knowledge of Romania/Bucharest history makes me want to continue to learn more about this country’s past.
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Linda_r
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Mara was absolutely magnificent! Very knowledgeable and interesting. Knows her history and the tour was excellent. A great way to see the highlights of Bucharest.
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Onair53329611458
Sep 29, 2025
A pleasant trip to Bucharest - Mara people are enthusiastic, there is a wealth of knowledge to answer our various questions, more importantly, she has been to Taiwan and Japan, for our culture is also familiar, can exchange many cultural interesting common and differences; this trip is really too pleasant, recommended
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Ulla
Sep 22, 2025
Fantastic - Good, humorous city tour and good insight into the history of the city. A good start for a visit to Bucharest
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Mark_k
Sep 21, 2025
More than “Just A Walking Tour” - This was a very informative about the history of Romania from its years of communism to the present day democracy. Elena was extremely knowledgeable, charming and witty. She spoke English well and was very easy to talk with. Along the tour she shared personal experiences that made for a more informative tour. She is a proud Romanian and proud of her country. You can’t go wrong taking this tour and ask for Elena if she’s available.
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Barry_s
Sep 19, 2025
Recommend this tour. - As advertised with a good tour of old town and surrounding area with a knowledgeable and personable guide. There was a good mix of historical and cultural information.
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From $29
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).