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 - Your tour starts at Unirii Square with a paronamic view of Unirii Boulevard, the Romanian “Champs-Elysees”, together with the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest building in the world.
  • Manuc’s Inn (Hanul lui Manuc) - The route will take you past the medieval Old Town, today transformed into Bucharest’s bustling…
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
5 To Go Bulevardul Unirii
Bulevardul Unirii
Meet your guide in front of Waterfall 18 restaurant/5 to GO 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 at the boulevard.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susan_p
May 26, 2025
Mara was terrific-she was... - Mara was terrific-she was very knowledgeable about the city and cognizant of traveler needs (e.g., stopping for a restroom break, etc.). I got so much more out of my trip by taking this tour than I would have if I just wandered around on my own. Highly recommend!
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Michael_n
May 22, 2025
Highly recommended historical and cultural tour on Bucharest!!! - Mara was outstanding from the beginning to the end. I learned everything from Bucharest during its communist period, all of the important buildings in the city, history of gypsies and Transylvania etc. I felt I learned so much in a 3 hour period. Anyone wanting to learn about Bucharest, look no further than Mara. I wound definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
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Jab2067
May 16, 2025
Mara was the best - Mara was terrific. Her English is excellent and her knowledge of Bucharest and Romania was outstanding. She took us around the Historic District and explained the history of significant buildings. She used maps and illustrations to show us significant events in the history of Bucharest. You will be lucky if you get Mara as your guide.
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Etjsinger
May 13, 2025
Excellent way to learn about Bucharest! - This tour with Mara was amazing! She is so friendly and knowledgeable! The tour was extremely interesting- I learned so much about the history of Bucharest and life in contemporary Bucharest. The sites around town are stunning! We had a great time and Mara did an amazing job of pacing the tour so that you never felt rushed. She was also great at suggesting restaurants and photo op locations while we were walking. She even brought us a treat for our walk- chocolate rum cookies!
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688tarige
May 11, 2025
Highly recommend 4 hour tour - A brilliant introduction to Bucharest and Romanian history! Mara (our guide) was not only incredibly smart and well-informed but also warm, approachable, and ready to answer every question with enthusiasm. The tour was packed with fascinating insights, delivered in a fun and often humorous way. Perfect for anyone looking to get a meaningful glimpse into the city's past—with a smile along the way.
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Smatsch
Apr 28, 2025
Informative tour with knowledgeable guide - Very informative tour with an intelligent and knowledgeable guide. I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a quick introduction to Bucharest and to Romanian history. Friendly and pleasant approach to tour. Open to questions and free discussion. Also funny at times.
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Lisadez
Apr 7, 2025
Bucharest walking tour - We did this tour yesterday morning in the freezing cold and it was still lovely. Our guide, Elena, was funny and engaging, and what impressed me most was her love of her job and her city. Fri dinner, we tried one of Elaina’s recommendations and were not disappointed. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Sandra_i
Apr 1, 2025
Bucharest on a spin - Nice tour to talk about the history and layout of Bucharest. Gives an overall sense of the city and the different sections and historical periods.
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Terence_j
Mar 31, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours - We were lucky to be the only 2 on the tour. Elena was a very knowledgeable, fun, engaging guide. The 3 hours flew! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience - it was so much more than looking at buildings
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Peter_b
Mar 29, 2025
Enjoyable and informative tour - A great tour. Our guide on the day was Elena who was excellent. We were contacted the day before to inform us of meeting location and time. The tour was done at an easy pace with Elena providing information throughout the day. Plenty of stops along the way and we got to see lots of interesting things/locations. It's worth having a small amount of local currency on you so you can visit the The Romanian Athenaeum at the end of the tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).