What is the best way to visit Bucharest?
A guided walking tour
A guided walking tour in Bucharest is the perfect choice for those who have a few hours at their disposal, but want to learn a lot about the city’s history. Usually, during the walking tours by locals in Bucharest, you have the chance to discover the attractions in the city center.
A walk of a few hours will take you on Calea Victoriei, the famous boulevard, in front of the Romanian Athenaeum and in the old center.
A panoramic tour of Bucharest
Another option is a panoramic Bucharest tour by car combined with either a walking tour in the areas inaccessible by car, or a visit of the well-known tourist attractions. Usually, during these routes you will stop to visit the Village Museum, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Parliament Palace and other well-known attractions.
A thematic or cultural itinerary in Bucharest
Themed tours in Bucharest are in high demand among visitors of this city once called Little Paris. Whether it’s a culinary tour in Bucharest, a communist tour or another interesting topic, they are meant to show you another face of the city. These can be done either walking or by car depending on how far the included attractions are.
A self-guided tour in Bucharest
Maybe you are not the type to visit a city with another person and you want to do it on your own. For travelers like that we have prepared a
free self-guided tour in the old town of Bucharest. The tours takes around 1,5 hours and offers you important details about the best known places in the old city.
Tips & trick to enjoy your guided tours in Bucharest
- Make sure that your guide is authorized to do this, and possibly seek feedback on past experiences.
- Agree from the beginning what stops you will make on the route, what you will visit, if the entrance fee is included in the ticket price and what documents you need at the entrance. For example, to visit the Palace of Parliament you need an identity card or passport.
- Even if you spend only a few hours in the company of the guide, ask him as many recommendations about the city as possible: delicious restaurants, shopping places and bars where you can have fun in Bucharest. You can use these recommendations if you spend more time in the city.