Let’s step inside the lively atmosphere of Bucharest for a few hours, the city whose name literally means “joy” in the language of ancient tribes.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private group

Highlights

Visit the Palace of the Parliament, the most expensive administrative edifice in the world
Discover Village Museum, a panorama of Romania’s villages consisting of old traditional houses gathered from all the regions of the country
Have lunch in a 200 year-old traditional Romanian restaurant

Full description

The tour starts at the hotel where you’ll meet your travel guide, who will introduce you to the city’s history. First stop will be the People’s House, the largest building in Europe and second worldwide, currently hosting the Romanian Parliament – your visit includes a full tour of the huge marble halls and a rooftop view where you’ll have the opportunity to admire the city from the Parliament’s terrace. Lunch will be served in a 200 year-old traditional Romanian restaurant. In the second part of the day, delve into the city’s historical center, a place brimming with life and history. Afterwards, your next stop will be the Village Museum, a genuine time portal to the realm of traditional medieval villages built in a unique architectural style.

Includes

Transport with a modern, well-equipped car, minibus or coach
English-speaking guide (German and French-speaking guides are available on request)
Entrance fees (The Palace of the Parliament, excluding photography fee)
Village Museum (photography fee included)

Lunch
Personal expense

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

At your hotel in Bucharest

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

From January 1 to June 30, 2019, the Palace of the Parliament will host the works of the Romanian Presidency at the Council of the European Union, and the possibility of visiting it cannot be guaranteed. In case you cannot visit it during the tour, it will be replaced with another attraction, or you will get a refund if you prefer.

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based on 4 reviews

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5/5
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Excellent tour with Florin

Florin was an excellent tour guide who gave us lots of insights into Romanian life in Bucharest. He was very flexible and friendly.

August 14, 2019

An excellent tour guide

Kristi was an exceptional guide, super-knowledgeable about the geography, history, culture, and social aspects of Romania. Plus he spoke Spanish as well as English. And just a pleasant guy! We had an outstanding day.

October 25, 2018

Excellent

Our guide Claudia was on time for us, always with the best disposition she took us to know the city, with good comments and no time pressure

August 4, 2018

Private Bucharest Full-Day City Tour with Entrance Fees

Private Bucharest Full-Day City Tour with Entrance Fees

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Excellent tour with Florin

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