Cultural Tours in Bucharest

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, many visitors to Romania are intrigued by the country's recent Communist history. Get a fascinating overview of how Communist rule shaped Bucharest with a full-day thematic city tour of Soviet-era landmarks, like the massive Palace of Parliament, dictator Ceausescu's former home in the Spring neighborhood, the one-time headquarters of the Communist press and a museum dedicated to political prisoners. It's a respectful and authentic way to understand this tumultuous chapter in Eastern European history.

Get acquainted with Bucharest's cultural sights and culinary delights on a 4-hour walking tour of the Romanian capital. This tour combines sightseeing with eating and is, therefore, ideal for both history buffs and food lovers. Tick off all of Bucharest's top sights "” including Revolution Square and Lipscani, Bucharest's historical center "” and feast on a 3-course meal of Romanian classics. Don't risk having a bad meal as this tour guarantees fine food and excellent historical commentary. Dinner and a drink are included.

Combine visits to three important area attractions during this 5-hour tour from Bucharest. Explore Caldarusani Monastery, Snagov Monastery, and Mogosoaia Palace with a guide and small group of fewer than 15 people. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Bucharest hotels included. 

Visit 3 different Bucharest neighborhoods: of the bourgeoisie, of the average people, and of the poor. - Cotroceni neighborhood, the amazing residential villa quarter of Bucharest where the XIXth century and present bourgeoisie live. Discover the Cotroceni Presidential Pallace, the Military Academy Building, the Botanical Garden or villas like the one used by the Royal Cook before 1940's or the villa where the daughter of Nicolae Ceausescu lived.- Drumul Taberei neighborhood, where normal people live, the quarter that started to form from the city limit to the center from the XIX century. Discover the peasant market hall, the huge communist blocks of flats, or the Orthodox churches of the average Romanians.- Ferentari neighborhood, the quarter known as the "city Machala", the worst famed place in the whole city, with high poverty and entire streets of ghetto style buildings. Photographic, colored and safe area.

Take this tour and get to rejoice in all Bucharest's little treasures! There is a good reason why Bucharest was called "little Paris" even from 40 years ago. This city is filled with attractions that catch the eye. Along the oldest road in the city(Calea Victoriei) you'll take a look at The Royal Palace, The Revolution Square, the first saving Bank and the National Military Circle. Next stop is at the largest administrative building in the world, The Palace of Parliament. This building houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, three museums and an international conference center. After this visit, we'll continue with Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral built in 1655 and then we will enjoy the charms of the historical center that houses the last vestiges of The Old Princely Court. Afterwards, we will cross the entire city to take a visit to the Village Museum.This open-air ethnographic museum is located in the Herāƒstrāƒu Park, showcasing traditional Romanian village life.