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Hidden Bucharest: Explore Romantic Historic Neighborhoods
4.9
41 Ratings
București
Explore undiscovered gems in Bucharest that only 10% of locals are familiar with, including historic and charming neighbourhoods. Gain insider knowledge from your local guide.
Explore undiscovered gems in Bucharest that only 10% of locals are familiar with, including historic and charming neighbourhoods. Gain insider knowledge from your local guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale) - Uncover the history, architecture, and charm of places that even many locals are unaware of.
The development of Bucharest is a prime example of the complex relationship between the Romanian territories and the Ottoman Empire. While not an Ottoman city, it shared numerous…
- National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale) - Uncover the history, architecture, and charm of places that even many locals are unaware of.
The development of Bucharest is a prime example of the complex relationship between the Romanian territories and the Ottoman Empire. While not an Ottoman city, it shared numerous characteristics with towns under Ottoman influence.
- Strada Batiștei - One such shared characteristic was the division into Mahallas. Mahallas were small town quarters that developed around a religious building and were often inhabited by a homogeneous community of people from the same ethnic, social, or religious groups.
As the town expanded, mahallas merged, forming larger neighborhoods that endured waves of modernization, earthquakes, wars, and Ceausescu’s demolition projects. This was the fate of neighborhoods like the Armenian Quarter, Mantuleasa, the Old Jewish Quarter, and Batiștei. Explore and learn about the diverse architecture, cultures, and cuisines.
- Parcul Ioanid - Discover a stunning Belle Epoque area with mansions dating back to the late 19th century.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Location
"I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
Directions: The closest Subway station is Universitatii. From there it's a 1 minute walk to National Theater where your guide will await you on the stairs in front of the main entrance.
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
(41 Ratings)
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P9242lnamyp
Jul 7, 2025
Lots of different things to see - This was one of our favorite walking tours on our trip to Bucharest. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. When she learned some of the stops planned for the tour we had already seen, she took us to different places so we could experience more. Highly recommended!
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Portland_oregonsadie
May 21, 2025
Interesting Tour - Ioana was a delightful guide who made the tour very enjoyable. I appreciated the focus on the architecture and history of the area.
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Yasmin_g
Apr 29, 2025
Highly recommended, this... - Highly recommended, this is a tour mostly about architecture and how it was influenced and changed during history.
Ioana has a passion for culture and it shows, she was extremely knowledgeable and an absolutely lovely (I got there on Easter and she brought me a traditional Romanian cake for the holiday to try!).
If you have an interest in Bucharest's history this is the tour for you.
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Roman_j
Apr 24, 2025
A great walk through hidden Bucharest - This is a great tour to see the hidden part of the city, much quieter and very different from the big avenues and communist architecture elsewhere. We did this tour on Easter Sunday when everything else is closed, and were able to enter a beautiful church, so it was so much more special. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kathleen_m
Oct 16, 2024
Quiet, easy way to see untouristed Bucharest - Liked seeing a part of Bucharest that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Especially liked having the various styles of architecture identified and explained. Nice way to settle in before the "official tour" started.
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Wks221
Aug 24, 2024
A very pleasant welcome - Our time with Ioana turned out to be an education in the history and architecture of Bucharest.
We were very impressed and highly recommend this tour.
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Heatherpm7656iw
May 25, 2024
Personalized tour - Tour guide Christina was great. They customized/personalized the tour for me since I had just been on one of there tours last week. Very accommodating!
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Christine_v
Oct 4, 2023
I highly recommend this!! - This fascinating tour goes off the beaten path to discover the diverse neighborhoods of Bucharest, and its multilayered history. I was the only one on my tour and Elena was an amazing guide, kindly answering my many questions, incredibly knowledgeable!
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Nick_p
Apr 2, 2025
A good way to see another side of the city - I was the only person on this tour, which was a bit of a shame.
The guide (Irina and second guide Alex) was very pleasant and we had a good walk around the neighbourhoods of the city centre, although it did feel a bit random at times and I'm not sure there was a planned route.
There was lots of information and I felt that I saw a side of the city that I wouldn't have otherwise experienced, so the tour was useful and enjoyable.
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Global06782866907
Jan 30, 2025
Thanks - Interesting and wonderful places and services and also excited thighs which such a wawooooo and wawooooooooooooooooooo
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