• Academia Română - Uranus, an exploration of the area where the unexpected demolition initiated by Ceausescu in the 1980s was halted by the Romanian Revolution.
• Fântână - A brief overview of the Bourgeoisie neighborhood that began in the 19th century, originating from Romania’s first Royal Palace.
• “Cotroceni” Palace’s Gardens - The first Royal Palace of Romania, constructed during the Modern Monarchy Era. A brief glimpse into the belle époque of Bucharest.
• Parcul Drumul Taberei (Park Camp Road) - A presentation of a working-class communist block area where a shopping mall was built on the site of a former communist canteen.
• Stop for photos and stories.
• Fabrica Industria Iutei - An exploration of the Ferentari industrial area, developed by communists in the 1970s.
• Piața Rahova - An exploration of the Ferentari blocks of flats area. This industrial area of Bucharest transformed in the post-socialist 1990s from a workers’ area into a city ghetto. It is one of the most contrasting areas of Bucharest. A visit to the peasant market.
• Fosta Uzină “Rocar” - The abandoned area from the Socialist era, left deserted after the collapse of socialist factories. A brief exploration with stories about the rise and fall of this neighborhood.
• Broscuțe Park - The Colonel’s Quarter, the first neighborhood from the Soviet Occupation era. A brief presentation of life during the Stalinist days in Bucharest.
• Palace of Parliament - The largest civil building in the world, the House of Parliament is situated in a neighborhood of 20 square kilometers that was entirely rebuilt after complete demolition. The story of the neighborhood and the House.

• 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

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 witness 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.