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Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Welcome to Bucharest, Romania! Your day in Bucharest will begin with a guided walk through Piata Unirii (Unirii Square), followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the largest building in Europe, currently hosting the Romanian Parliament. Also known as the People's House, the massive building is 12 stories tall and has 8 underground levels, with the last one being an anti-atomic bunker that is linked to the main institutions of the city through 20km of catacombs. The construction is one of the most expensive buildings in the world and holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest building in the world.

Nonetheless, the building is a homage to the dictatorial regime. As the communism progressively changed the city and its architecture, the House of the People (Palatul Parlamentului), also known as the House of the Republic back in the communist period, was Nicolae Ceausescu’s expression of his dream of reinventing Bucharest.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Victoriei Street, Bucharest Romania

The guided tour will continue with discovering Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei (Victoriei Avenue), one of the city’s most important pathways, stretching over an area of almost 3 kilometers. The street was first known as Podul Mogosoaiei and gained its actual name after the Romanian War of Independence victory in 1878.

The avenue is one of the oldest streets in Bucharest and reveals the far-flung beauty of a pre-communist city, from a century ago, when the town was still called the “Little Paris.”

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

The itinerary also includes visiting Piata Universitatii (Univeristatii Square) and Piata Revolutiei (Revolutiei Square). Piata Revolutiei is an important milestone as it is the place that democracy won over socialism, where Nicolae Ceausescu spent his lasts moments of the ruling. A revolt, of a population, that himself starved for megalomaniac ideas ended his dictatorial regime in 1989.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania

You will also have the chance to see Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph, built between 1922 and 1936 with the purpose of commemorating Romania’s participation in World War I. The Arch of Triumph has been declared a historical monument in 2004 and stands at the center of one of the busiest intersection in Bucharest.
Heading to visit Bucharest’s Old Town, be prepared to see a variety of historical sites, beautiful époque designs and also numerous lively cafes, restaurant and street food- the area being one of the liveliest zones in Eastern Europe. “Old Town” Bucharest can be described as a place brimming with life and history, a place of “contrasts.” In the same area are situated more attractions such as CEC Palace and Stavropoleos Monastery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Peasant Museum (Muzeul Taranului Roman), Soseaua Kiseleff 3, Sector 1, Bucharest Romania

Village Museum (Muzeul National al Satului Dimitrie Gusti), the last stop of your guided tour, can be described as a time portal that takes you back to the authentic traditional Romanian villages from centuries ago. Being built in a unique architectural style, the museum is one of the first open-air ethnographic museums in the world and is one of the most visited cultural attraction in Romania. First opened in 1936, it contains 360 monuments and 60.000 objects in his collections.

Located in the heart of Bucharest, near Herastrau Park, the museum is like a breath of fresh air in the noisy and busy surroundings. Here, as you walk around the premises, you will discover what traditional Romanian life looked like through a reconstructed village – with a church, a windmill, a watermill, plentiful folk arts, and hand-crafted decorations. The Village Museum is a unique attraction that cannot be missed.

The visit to the Village Museum will conclude your day in Bucharest, and then you will be dropped off at your hotel in Bucharest.

Duration: 1 hour

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Incluído

Professional English-speaking guide (Italian, Spanish and French speaking guides are available on request)
Transportation with a modern vehicle
Walking tour of the Old Town
Panoramic city tour with stops in the main squares
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entry/Admission - Palace of Parliament
Entry/Admission - Old Town
Entry/Admission - Peasant Museum (Muzeul Taranului Roman)

Não incluído

Lunch (approx. 12 Euros per person)
Additional entrances
Gratuities

Adicional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 12 years
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Características

Turismo

95%

Cultural

95%

Análises

4.7

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Silvia H

5 | 2019-08-22

This full day tour served as our introduction to Bucharest and it far exceeded my expectations. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable, supplemented the information at the visited sites with valuable additions and insights, answered all of our questions, and arranged our day so as to minimize waits, the oppressive heat and in an order that gave us the best one-day tour of the city. The Village Museum will give you a great start if you plan to explore beyond Bucharest and the Places of Parl. are simply a must! Alex was also a real wiz at Bucharest traffic, which can save the day, and to top it off, he had an amazing recommendation for dinner. Great tour, great guide.

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Gordon M

3 | 2017-10-11

Fairly knowledgeable, friendly guide but wasn't aware that the museums we were to visit weren't open, so a lot of time driving around to no avail. Later found out that a few things he said about openings later that week weren't true said they were going to be closed but were actually open and could have been booked.

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William M

5 | 2016-10-05

Learned a great deal and enjoyed the walkabout. Excellent guide.

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William M

5 | 2016-09-16

Excellent guide ..... very knowledgable and personable.

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Susana R

4 | 2016-07-24

The guide was wonderful and open mind to do changes according to the time and weather. Suzy