8h Bucharest City Tour Private Tour





Description
1. The Palace of Parliament or People’s House 2. The Bucharest National Village Museum 3. Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), Bucharest 4. Revolution Square, Bucharest 5. The Bucharest Old City Centre 6. Snagov Monastery
Tour Options
Itinerary
In Bucharest City Tour at the Palace of Parliament or People’s House – you will learn how dangerous and damaging a totalitarian regime like communism can be for a nation. You will feel small seeing what pointless opulence and megalomania “the sleep of reason” can create. Imagine you have the chance to see the second largest administrative building on the planet, after the Pentagon, and that it will be an experience you will be able to share with your grandchildren.
In Bucharest City Tour you will visit The National Village Museum – in one place, you will see an embodiment of Romanian traditions and you will learn what it meant for Romanian villagers to have built an ecological and sustainable environment in their backyard. You will also get a glimpse of their simple and modest lifestyle, in social and spiritual harmony with their surroundings. Book a private guide in Bucharest and you will enter the universe of the traditional Romanian houses, large or small, made of wood and adobe, but also stone and other materials, from all areas of the country. You will also see national symbols such as the mill or the wooden church and you will learn how these treasures of spirituality and civilization have kept us united for thousands of years, without needing to invade other nations.
On Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue) – with your private guide you will be fascinated by the contradictions of history: on one side, you have the Royal Palace and on the other, the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the Revolution Square, where Ceausescu fled the country by helicopter. You will see old orthodox churches, enveloped in an aura of mystery, a music store, where you can find a large selection of music, as well as casinos, bohemian restaurants, museums, theatres, tea shops, retail stores and gift shops, where you can purchase souvenirs, and even the National History Museum and the Romanian Athenaeum, another Romanian architectural landmark, the CEC Palace and many others.
Revolution Square, Bucharest In this private tour about the communism, you can be transported back in time to the moment where the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was ousted, leaving behind the secrets of a great fortune and controversies about the state security service and his offshore accounts. As we mentioned earlier, when we reach the Senate Palace, you will see the building which used to house the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party and the place where the Revolution of December 1989 started – a major historical event whereby, through human force and sacrifice, Ceausescu was removed from power.
In the next location, your private guide from Nicolas Experience Tours, you will have the chance to relive the olden days through a blend of mystery and contrasts on the streets of the Historical City Centre, starting with Hanul Lui Manuc, an immense fortified inn which served as a cultural and economic center back in the day. It was built around 1806 by Manuc Bei, one of the wealthiest landowners in the Balkans, and it was where merchants passing through Bucharest would get together, as just a part of the colorful crowd that populated the historic inn. In this historical and cosmopolitan area, you will also find, in addition to the most popular restaurants in Bucharest, museums, old and spectacular churches, and an experiential library, where you can purchase books, music and other souvenirs that will make for an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.
This is a surprise :) it's 40 min outside Bucharest, on an Island and it's the place where is the tomb of Dracula!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in the lobby or on the sidewalk if it is an address.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
July 2023. My brother and I planned a trip to Romania to visit the country from where our grandparents came. Due to a flight delay, I missed the morning portion of the tour. Nicolas started the tour with my brother and was kind enough to reorganize the tour route to pick me up from the airport to continue the afternoon portion of our tour. Nicolas was truly a pleasure as our host and guide as he shared his endless knowledge and love for Romania with us. He also recommended a great restaurant for dinner where we dined on and watched traditional Romanian food and dancing. I hope to return to explore more of Romania again. I would not hesitate to recommend booking with Nicolas Experience Tours. Thank you Nicolas for a memorable experience. Gina C
Dear, Gina!Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! I really enjoyed your company and glad that you came to see your grandparent place! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards! Nicolas
It was a great day and we totally enjoyed the tour and the explanation of Daniel and Nicolas! Wish you all the best
Dear, Valentine! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! It was a pleasure guiding your nice group and hope to see you again! Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards! Nicolas
Tottaly recommended to book with this team! 100/100 professionalism and funny tour with Nicolas! Thank you!
Dear, Kristi! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards! Nicolas
fantastic day with Nicolas! we had a great day , super guide and a new car! the history of Romania it’s amazing!
Dear, Elja! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards! Nicolas
Nice driver. Good guy. Overall a good experience. So thank you so much and see you again in the future. Thanks Andrew!
Dear, Xhoia! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! So thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach me again! Best Regards! Nicolas
This tour was great! The tour was run by Nicolas and was perfect.I had previous tour operator not show up. NICOLAS emailednme to confirm was on time, had perfect vehicle and spent the day catering to our wishes of what we wanted to get out of the day. I would totally recommend any tour he runs with his tour business.
Dear, Sam! I really enjoyed your company and it was fun showing you around!! Thank you so much for your review! We keep in touch and see you next time in Romania! Hope it will be soon! Best Regards, Nicolas
It was a beautiful day we could see several parts of the capital among them, the Roman museum And taste special and very delicious lightning It was a very nice tour with a nice and smiling guide
Chère, Oumii ! Merci beaucoup pour votre avis et merci d'être notre fidèle client ! Je vraiment appréciez-le ! A bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure j'espère ! Cordialement, Nicolas
Even though one day of our trip to Romania was shot because of jet lag we more than made up for it and this particular tour played a big role. Florin gave us a genuinely phenomenal tour of Bucharest and all it’s cultural and historical splendor. He went out of his way to take us to see Ceausescu’s house when it wasn’t even officially part of the tour. We could genuinely feel his passion for his country and his zeal to show us and discuss everything it has to offer. Kudos to him and the entire experience. Excellent job!
Dear Richard, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so grateful for your kind words! Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community! Wish you all the best and hope to see you again for a 10 days tour in Romania! Kind Regards, Nicolas



