Bucharest Food Lovers Tour: Markets, Tastings & Hidden Spots
Description
From the heart of the city to the tastes of the country, this tour takes you on a historical, architectural, and culinary adventure through the many faces (and tastes) of Bucharest! Journey deep into the neighbourhoods of La Belle Époque Bucharest, while sampling the traditional peasant foods that define Romanian cuisine.
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Your Bucharest tour begins at the National Theatre the geographical and administrative heart of the city, and the scene of titanic street battles between miners and students immediately after the Romanian Revolution.
This market is the largest and most famous of all the peasant markets in Bucharest, offering every kind of item, food, or service you could imagine, and even some that you couldn’t!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions? If you have any food allergies, sensitivities, or dietary needs—such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten intolerance—please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. We’ll do our best to accommodate your requirements, but options may be limited depending on availability.
- What kind of food will we taste on the tour? We usually offer a generous selection of traditional Romanian foods, though exact items may vary depending on the season and daily availability. Expect to enjoy: A peasant platter with aubergine dip, zacusca, whipped beans, fish roe, telemea and burduf cheeses, sausages, smoked bacon, cracklings, red onions, tomatoes, and toast, a selection of Romanian cheeses: cow, sheep, and goat varieties; a seasonal produce tasting, which may include wild strawberries, wild garlic, spicy pickles, watermelon, or grapes; Romania’s beloved mici (grilled skinless sausages) served with mustard; a sweet Wallachian doughnut
- What drinks are included on the tour? We typically offer a variety of traditional Romanian beverages, though exact options may vary depending on availability. You can usually expect drink samples: shot of tuica (Romanian brandy); up to 3 beers, or soft drinks and coffee/tea as non-alcoholic alternatives.
- Can the route or food offerings change on the day of the tour? Yes, we reserve the right to adjust both the route and the places visited during the tour. Food inclusions are also subject to change depending on seasonal availability and what’s fresh and accessible on the day. We always aim to provide a rich and authentic experience, even if some elements vary.
- How much walking is involved, and do we use public transport? This is an active walking tour covering approximately 6 kilometers on foot. We also use Bucharest’s public transportation network, including a short tram ride, to explore different neighborhoods. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended!
Reviews(733)
Had a wonderful tour with Bogdam. Come with an empty stomach because there was a lot of food - and beer! Easy meet-up location on the steps of the National Theater. Everyone on my tour was from the U.S. Bogdam’s English was fantastic. Ate different types of salami, eggplant dips, olives, cheeses, bread, mici with mustard, a pretzel, cherries, a fried donut speciality. Soft drinks were available for those who didn’t want to drink beer or wine. Tried the local plum brandy shot. Visited different neighborhoods and a large fresh marketplace. Had a wonderful time and would highly recommend!
Very informative tour on the history of Bucharest and its architecture. If you want to feel like a local this is the tour for you. The food was also based on what a local would eat in Bucharest. Plus the guide was kind and knowledgeable.
Great quick tour. Lots of info. Even more food. Learned about history, culture, politics, and visited a giant open air market with great produce.
Andreea was warm, thoughtful, and engaging. She took us to local markets and authentic spots, shared great food, personal stories, Romanian culture and history. Andreea answered all questions with care and humour. Felt like exploring with a local friend. She went above and beyond to help me find a walking cane on a Sunday when many pharmacies were closed. One of the best food tours we've done. Highly recommended!
Our guide was professional, knowledgeable and fun! We all enjoyed our time with her. The food we sampled was excellent and I would highly recommend this tour with Andrea
Andrea was an excellent guide. Very informative & fun. We had a large group but she kept everything moving. Food was all very delicious.
Andrea was an incredible guide- we were together for almost 6 hours and it flew by. She was so deeply informed and a great storyteller as we learned and ate together. I was stuffed by the end, and really enjoyed all our stops. It was worth it to get oriented to Bucharest.
Alex gave us a great tour. His knowledge of the city was excellent and his food choices were delicious. He was also very accommodating to our group since we had someone with a cane and he made the distance we covered very manageble with a bus ride and frequent rest stops. I would definitely recommend this fun and tasty tour!
Do not have breakfast! There is plenty to eat! Wear shoes that are suitable for 10,000 steps. There are also strong drinks to try. Less intended for vegetarians and non-drinkers.
We had a wonderful time on this tour … Julian was so knowledgeable on the history of Bucharest and also a lot of fun to spend the day with. We enjoyed the tour, the food, the beer and the conversation. We had a great group of 8 who got along well. We took public transportation to a really cool area of the city we would not have visited otherwise and saw a large market where the locals shop. Highly recommend!
