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4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

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Bucharest, Romania

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Overview

Experience the absolute best of Bucharest in just half a day.

This 4-hour tour perfectly balances a scenic drive with a vibrant walking tour to showcase the city's incredible history and architecture.

What You’ll See
2-Hour Panoramic Drive:
The Palace of the Parliament: The world’s second-largest building.
The Arch of Triumph: Bucharest’s nod to Parisian elegance.
Ceaușescu’s House: The private villa of the former dictator.
Revolution Square: The historic site where communism fell in 1989....

2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour:
Vlad the Impaler's Court: Ruins of the castle built by the real Dracula.
Stavropoleos Monastery: A stunning, peaceful 18th-century church.
Caru' cu Bere: Bucharest's iconic, neo-gothic historic beer house....

The Olt Town District: Vibrant pedestrian streets packed with historic monuments, cafes, and restaurants.
The perfect introduction to the city for travelers short on time!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Car tour to the main objectives of the city and stop for photos and story

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    Palace of Parliament

    Exterior only! The Palace of the Parliament is the most famous building in Bucharest that holds three world or european records. 1) It is the heaviest building in the world 2) It is the most expensive building in the world 3) It is the largest adimistrative building in Europe. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Romanian People's Salvation Cathedral

    Exterior only! The largest Orthodox Greek Cathedral in the world, with a height of 135 meters (443 fet). We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ateneul Roman

    Exterior only! Is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ceausescu Mansion

    Exterior only! It is the house in Bucharest where communist dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu lived for 25 years. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)

    Triumphal monument built after the First World War. It is similar with the one from Paris, in France. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    House of the Free Press

    A building from the communist era that is a copy of the University of Moscow. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Calea Victoriei

    The most important historical street in Bucharest. Street hosting most historical monument buildings
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piaka Revolukiei

    The place where the recent history of Romania was written. This is where the revolution of December 1989 was carried out
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

    A 5-star hotel opened in a 100 year old building that was a bank. Here we visit the basement where there is a bank vault.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Biserica Bucur

    The founding church of the city
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Muzeul Curtea Veche

    Palace built by Vlad the Impaler in 1458. It's currently under renovation. We only see it from outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Experience the absolute best of Bucharest in just half a day. This 4-hour tour perfectly balances a scenic drive with a vibrant walking tour to showcase the city's incredible history and architecture. What You’ll See 2-Hour Panoramic Drive: The Palace of the Parliament: The world’s second-largest building. The Arch of Triumph: Bucharest’s nod to Parisian elegance. Ceaușescu’s House: The private villa of the former dictator. Revolution Square: The historic site where communism fell in 1989.... 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour: Vlad the Impaler's Court: Ruins of the castle built by the real Dracula. Stavropoleos Monastery: A stunning, peaceful 18th-century church. Caru' cu Bere: Bucharest's iconic, neo-gothic historic beer house.... The Olt Town District: Vibrant pedestrian streets packed with historic monuments, cafes, and restaurants. The perfect introduction to the city for travelers short on time!
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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Car tour to the main objectives of the city and stop for photos and story
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Experience the absolute best of Bucharest in just half a day. This 4-hour tour perfectly balances a scenic drive with a vibrant walking tour to showcase the city's incredible history and architecture. What You’ll See 2-Hour Panoramic Drive: The Palace of the Parliament: The world’s second-largest building. The Arch of Triumph: Bucharest’s nod to Parisian elegance. Ceaușescu’s House: The private villa of the former dictator. Revolution Square: The historic site where communism fell in 1989.... 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour: Vlad the Impaler's Court: Ruins of the castle built by the real Dracula. Stavropoleos Monastery: A stunning, peaceful 18th-century church. Caru' cu Bere: Bucharest's iconic, neo-gothic historic beer house.... The Olt Town District: Vibrant pedestrian streets packed with historic monuments, cafes, and restaurants. The perfect introduction to the city for travelers short on time!
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