Tours & Sightseeing in Bucharest

Meet your guide midmorning in Revolution Square, a popular gathering spot and focal point of the city that was renamed after the 1989 revolution and overthrow of Romania's Communist government. Sprawling Bucharest can be intimidating to explore on one's own, but your driver and guide will introduce you to the city's historic highlights and modern-day energy in a friendly and accessible way. Make the most of your time and fit in many important sights by traveling in an air-conditioned minivan. Throughout the 2-hour panoramic tour, learn about Bucharest's complex history, from its elegant past through the oppressive Communist years and into today's edgy European capital. Drive down grand boulevards and past several other important squares, including Victory Square, University Square, and Romana Square.See the center of the Romanian Orthodox Church at the Patriarchal Cathedral, and admire the striking architecture of the Arch of Triumph, Royal Palace, and Romanian Atheneum concert hall. Get a primer in Communist history as you cruise by the House of the Free Press, and see the most famous relic of the regime's outsize ambitions at the massive Palace of Parliament - one of the largest administrative buildings in the world.

Get a comprehensive tour of Budapest and enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace on this private full-day tour. Spend the day in the company of a dedicated guide, who will show you all the landmarks or can tailor the itinerary to your private group's interests. Listen to guided commentary on the Romanian capital's history, culture, architecture, and folklore as you travel; you'll learn much more than you would simply exploring on your own.

Delve into the heart of Romania's capital on this 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Bucharest at night. Meet your guide at a central location, just as nightfall sweeps over the city. On this tour, you'll see a new side of Bucharest, when the locals hang out in cafes, bars and restaurants with friends and family and the buildings glow in the streetlights. Your local guide will illuminate the architecture, parks and streets with fascinating information. See The Free Press Square, The Arch of Triumph, The Palace of Parliament, Charles de Gaulle Square and many more iconic sites. You'll never look at Bucharest the same way again.

Explore Bucharest's bohemian charm, outsize structures and Communist legacy on a half-day city sightseeing tour. Get a taste for Romanian peasant life at the impressive, open-air Village Museum and stroll down charming Old World streets in the historic city center. Learn about Bucharest's tumultuous modern history and see the lasting marks of Communism at Revolution Square and the world record"“setting Palace of Parliament, built by former dictator Ceausescu.

Get a comprehensive overview of Bucharest on a six-hour sightseeing tour. Listen as your guide narrates each point of interest, including the Romanian Athenaeum and Patriarchal Church. Travel back in time at the open-air Village Museum and immerse yourself in the historical Romanian way of life.  Private transportation takes you from place to place, allowing you to cover more attractions from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

Experience Bucharest from an insider's perspective on a private, full-day tour of the intriguing capital's highlights. Visit the city's most interesting landmarks and neighbourhoods, from the bohemian-chic quarters of old town to the Stalinist-inspired grandeur of the Palace of Parliament. Stand in Revolution Square, get a sense of Romanian country life at the outdoor Village Museum and savour regional cuisine at a popular local restaurant. Throughout the day, learn about the city's multilayered history and enjoy the personalised attention of a private guide.

Explore the historical sites of Bucharest on a private walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Over three hours, you'll stroll along Victoriei Avenue, learn about figures like Vlad the Impaler (the inspiration behind Dracula), see landmarks like the Romanian Athenaeum and the Royal Palace, and hear about the significance of Revolution Square. With a private guide, you can enjoy a more personalized experience.

Explore the buildings and avenues that earned Bucharest the nickname 'Paris of the East' on a walking tour of Old Town. In this most charming section of the Romanian capital, uncover centuries of history through monuments like Stavropoleos Church, Victory Avenue, and the Old Princely Court, former home of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler. You'll also stop in at historic Manuc's Inn and sip a refreshing lemonade at one of Old Town's lovely terraces near Lipscani Street.

History comes to life on a private Communist walking tour.  Your guide will conveniently pick you up in your hotel lobby, before taking you through nearly 40 years of Communist history in just four hours.  You'll stop by important points of interest, including the Boulevard of Socialist Victory and University Square. You can expand your tour to include visits to the Parliament Palace and Ceausescu Private Villa.

Discover the many hidden gems of Bucharest on this half-day sightseeing tour. Your friendly guide will pick you up at your central hotel, then set off to explore. Learn about Press Square (Piata Presei Libere), see The Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf) and Victoriei Square (Piata Victoriei) and take a rest at one of the city's vistas. Moving on, listen to your guide inform you about the history of this fascinating city, and visit Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Revolution's Memorial) and much more. Your tour includes an option to include a visit to the Parliament Palace and The Village Museum (additional expense).

See the best of Bucharest from private transportation on a 7-hour private tour. You'll cover more ground and do so comfortably with complimentary bottled water and wifi. This is a great options for visitors with limited time or mobility. Beginning with hotel pickup, you and your guide will discover top attractions such as the Village Museum and Palace of the Parliament.  You'll also breeze past long lines with included admission to each attraction.

Get to know the culture and contradictions of the Romanian capital on a 3-hour tour of Bucharest's must-see landmarks. Visit the Belle Époque Old Town that earned the city the nickname 'Little Paris' in the 1930s, and gain insight into country traditions at the open-air Village Museum. Visit relics of the Communist era like the supersized Parliament Palace, and see where modern Romanian spirit comes alive in the public hubs of Victory and Revolution Squares.

Get off the beaten path in Bucharest while walking with a guide on this half-day tour focused on the Romanian capital's less-known attractions. Listen to your guide's engaging commentary on the history of 19th-century Romania and its society, economy, and architecture while walking through Carol Park and around the Patriarchal Cathedral.

Benefit from the personalized attention of your photographer guide and the ability to travel at your own pace on this photo-focused tour of Bucharest. Travel in a private car or minibus (depending on group size) and stop by the Romanian landmarks that interest you; this tour is completely customizable. As you snap photos, listen to guided commentary on Romanian culture, history, and modern life.

Visit two of Romania's most captivating cultural treasures on this half-day tour from Bucharest. Admire the ornate compound of Mogosoaia Palace, which was completed near the turn of the 18th century and features impressive Venetian and Ottoman design elements. Later, delve into the legend of Dracula at mysterious island monastery on Lake Snagov, reported to be the final resting place of the bloodthirsty prince Vlad Tepes.

Experience the best of Budapest and its environs in just six hours on a private tour. Give your feet a break and enjoy private transportation from beginning to end. Stop occasionally for immersive walking tours in the most important areas.  Save time and skip the lines at the Village Museum and Mogosoaia Palace. In both locations, you set the pace while your private guide narrates.