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Bucharest Tour: History and Flavors
4.9
14 Ratings
București
Discover Bucharest’s charm with a local guide, savoring Romanian flavors and history. Book now for a unique cultural and culinary adventure.
Discover Bucharest’s charm with a local guide, savoring Romanian flavors and history. Book now for a unique cultural and culinary adventure.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ateneul Roman - A prominent landmark in Bucharest, reminiscent of an ancient Greek temple (exterior view only)
- Piata Revolutiei - The site where former communist leader Ceausescu delivered his final speech in 1989. Photos and video presentations from the Revolution will be shared.
- Calea Victoriei - The city’s most sophisticated avenue,…
- Ateneul Roman - A prominent landmark in Bucharest, reminiscent of an ancient Greek temple (exterior view only)
- Piata Revolutiei - The site where former communist leader Ceausescu delivered his final speech in 1989. Photos and video presentations from the Revolution will be shared.
- Calea Victoriei - The city’s most sophisticated avenue, featuring significant buildings and monuments along the boulevard.
- Biblioteca Centrala Universitara - Designed in an eclectic style by French architect Paul Gottereau, funded by King Carol I, whose equestrian statue stands in front of the Library, this building is a city landmark.
- Palatul Regal/Royal Palace - The winter residence of Romanian royalty, dating back to 1937. The Palace was constructed under the guidance of the esteemed Queen Maria and her son, King Carol II.
- Old Town - A walking tour of the lively central area of Bucharest, teeming with cafes, pubs, and restaurants, as well as numerous 19th-century architectural buildings.
- Stavropoleos Monastery - A hidden treasure in Old Town and one of Bucharest’s oldest churches, established in 1724.
- Macca Villacrosse Passage - A delightful passage with a glass roof, filled with hookah cafes.
- National Museum of Art of Romania (Muzeul National de Arta al Romaniei) - Formerly the Royal Palace.
- Palatul CEC - A 19th-century architectural marvel, adorned with magnificent statues.
- Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei - Previously the Post Office Palace, from the 19th century.
- Lipscani - Enjoy a pleasant stroll along this historic street.
What's Included
- Walking city tour led by a local guide
- 6 local food tastings (traditional and modern Romanian flavors)
- 3 local drinks (beer, wine, buttermilk, coffee, soft drink or water)
- Walking city tour led by a local guide
- 6 local food tastings (traditional and modern Romanian flavors)
- 3 local drinks (beer, wine, buttermilk, coffee, soft drink or water)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the allure of Bucharest on a walking tour that blends history with the best of Romanian cuisine. Journey through the city’s core, from majestic boulevards to hidden treasures, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This tour is perfect for inquisitive travelers eager to delve into the heart of Romania’s capital while savoring its rich culinary…
Discover the allure of Bucharest on a walking tour that blends history with the best of Romanian cuisine. Journey through the city’s core, from majestic boulevards to hidden treasures, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This tour is perfect for inquisitive travelers eager to delve into the heart of Romania’s capital while savoring its rich culinary traditions.
As you explore Bucharest’s famous landmarks, enjoy tastings of both traditional and contemporary Romanian dishes and desserts, thoughtfully chosen to highlight the nation’s diverse flavors. Enhance your experience with three local beverages, including options like beer, wine, buttermilk, water, coffee, or a soft drink.
Why Choose This Tour?
• Dual experience: Enjoy both food and history in one tour.
• Expert guidance: Gain insights into Bucharest and Romanian cuisine.
• Taste of Romania: Sample carefully selected dishes and local drinks.
Reserve your place today and experience Bucharest through its sights and flavors!
Location
Amzei Church
Strada Biserica Amzei
The meeting is in the courtyard of the curch
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Sarah_p
Dec 4, 2025
Awesome tour! We saw... - Awesome tour! We saw beautiful things, learned interesting things, and tasted delicious things - highly recommend this tour!
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Corina_p
Dec 1, 2025
Best ever tour guide - Manuela was fantastic, the itinerary was perfect with the right amount of stops, history, architecture and cultural insights. We have been on many food tours around the world and this was the best curated. Manuela was so knowledgeable and engaging . I would highly recommend this tour
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Eleanor_p
Oct 31, 2025
Outstanding food and cultural tour in Bucharest - We have done food tours in other cities and Manuela’s tour of Bucharest food and culture ranks right at the top. The tour was an excellent value, lasting over four hours and consisting of a gut-busting assortment of pastry, a stuffed pretzel, chocolates, a full lunch/dinner and dessert plus a special coffee drink, beer, water and tea. All of the elements were truly unique to Romania and the region. The dessert was my personal favorite, consisting of a crepe-like pastry stuffed with sour cherry filling. Compared to food in the U.S., Romanian fare is much less salty and sweet, allowing the natural flavors to shine.
The tour lead us through the city, stopping along the way at key cultural and historical sites with a thorough explanation of their significance. Manuela generously answered our questions about life in Bucharest as well as the history of Romania.
All in all, we highly recommend this tour. It made for an informative, filling afternoon.
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Ferda_a
Oct 27, 2025
“Tasty” Bucharest experience! - Our guide Manuela was very sweet and comforting. She gave us a lot of knowledge about Romanian history, architecture and traditions. Her food choices were delicious and we had the chance to taste many traditional food. We were lucky to meet her a guide.
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Meg_s
Oct 11, 2025
Take this tour!!!! - This tour was amazing. We learned so much about the Romanian food, history, architecture, and customs. It would be a shame to fail to book this tour.
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Roy_h
Oct 7, 2025
September 2025 - Prepare to have a lot of very good food. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was great to have one guide to four guests.
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Jsnoddy
Oct 6, 2025
Cheers to the Food and Wine Tour in Bucharest with Crafted Tours Romania - We took a private tour with Manuela on May 12, 2025. She was waiting for us at our apartment doorway located in the old town of Bucharest. We walked through the many interesting streets of old town and Manuela pointed out different historical sights and buildings sharing insights along the way. Then we went to a lovely restaurant for a traditional Romanian dinner. I wished that I had written down all the different dishes we tried, but unfortunately, I did not. All I can tell you is that the food we were served was absolutely delicious and the portions were very large. Manuela would describe each dish to us from the menu, and then she allowed us to pick and choose, but she would offer recommendations if we asked her to. I felt like we were visiting an old friend who lived in Bucharest and she wanted to show us how special it was. All we had to do was sit back and enjoy the lovely evening and cultural food experience. It was an amazing dinner and my husband and I really enjoyed it. The food, company and lovely restaurant could not have been any better!!!
We then went to a special wine tasting Manuela had arranged for us, also in Old Town. It was a cozy, charming and intimate place. The gentlemen who conducted the wine tasting was very kind and patient with us, describing each wine and the region it came from. The tasting was such a delightful experience that showcased the many different varieties of wine produced only in Romania. Along with the splendid wines we also had a delicious and well- presented charcuterie board filled with different meats and cheeses that would enhance the flavor of the wines. It was a perfect ending to a lovely dinner out with a special guide who treated us like we were her best friends.
I highly recommend this food and wine tour. We loved everything about it - most especially Manuela. She is friendly, kind, knowledgeable and a delight to be around. We would definitely give this tour 5 stars because of the lovely experience we had with Manuela. Thank you for making this such a special evening for us.
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Candice_r
Sep 20, 2025
Great Tour - Wonderful guide! Manuela was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well paced and a good value for the food, history, and level of service you get. Highly recommend!
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Ruthyjane2
Aug 15, 2025
Fantastic tour. - Loads of information on culture and history, very informative guide, and great company too. I really enjoyed the evening, thank you.
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Peter_w
Aug 7, 2025
A truly wonderful food and city walking tour. - Absolutely wonderful. There were four of us on this tour. Our guide, Manuela, was friendly, personable, knowledgeable and a real joy to be with. The tour included stops at cafés, food shops, a sweets store and a courtyard restaurant for lunch. We had a wide variety of Romanian foods, all of it delicious. It was fun to expand our culinary vocabulary. In addition we saw a lot of local architecture, learned of Romanian history and current life. Most importantly, we got to know a really nice person from a place that was new to us.
We can recommend this tour absolutely and with the highest praise.
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