Discover Bucharest from the driver’s seat of your own mini hot rod on a 90-minute experience. Meet the team at Promenada Mall for 30 minutes of welcome, safety briefing, getting comfortable with the car and photos, followed by 60 minutes of guided driving. Follow your guide in convoy past landmarks such as the Palace of Parliament and along Victoria Road. Driving and safety instructions are provided in English. Each driver needs a full, valid Category B driving licence. Follow the meeting-point and arrival instructions in your booking confirmation.
Meet the HotRodFun team at Promenada Mall for a 90-minute experience. Begin with 30 minutes of welcome, safety training, getting comfortable with your mini hot rod and photos, then follow your guide on 60 minutes of driving through Bucharest before returning to the starting point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bucharest Hot Rod Experience lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $99 per person for this Bucharest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Weekdays: Promenada Mall info point opposite Sephora. Weekends: outdoor parking on Calea Floreasca. Hot Rod Welcome Experience: arrive at the booked time (30-min welcome + 60-min drive). Original Bucharest Hot Rod Experience bookings: arrive 30 minutes before the booked driving departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 177 verified reviews; it is run by Hot Rod Fun Bucharest.
This is something different to do whilst in Bucharest! We had a great time. I would recommend booking a weekend morning as the roads in Bucharest are crazy any other time but the instructor was amazing. Good tutorial before you go out onto the roads and really clear guidance once you are out and about. Would definately recommend booking this. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Andre and Bogdan gave a comprehensive briefing which put my wife at ease. The whole trip was professionally managed and we all had great fun touring the streets of Bucharest. Would recommend if you are in town.
We had an amazing time driving these small Hot Rods through the city of Bucharest where speed limits seems higher than most places I have been. We had Andrei and George as our guides and on the road they made us feel totally safe in the streets with all the cars and buses. Highly recommended.
So much fun. Slightly terrifying whilst going through the instructions at the start, but once you are out on the roads it was fine. Felt very safe with the instructors
If you're in Bucharest and want something different from the usual sightseeing, Hot Rod Fun Bucharest is absolutely worth your time. Driving these small hot rods through the city is a mix of fun, attention, and surprisingly good sightseeing. You’re low to the ground, the cars are easy to handle, and people constantly stop, wave, and take photos. It feels a bit surreal at first, but in a good way. The tour itself is well organized. The guides explain everything clearly, keep things safe, and still manage to keep it relaxed. You get to see parts of the city you probably wouldn’t notice otherwise, and the pace is just right—not rushed, not boring. What stood out most was how unique the whole experience felt. It’s not just another tour where you sit and listen. You’re actually part of it, and that makes a big difference. A couple of practical notes: * No prior driving experience with these cars needed * Routes are easy to follow thanks to the guide * Bring sunglasses if the weather is good—you’ll want them Overall, a very solid experience. Not cheap, but fair for what you get. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to explore Bucharest in a way that’s a bit more memorable than standard tours. P.S.: Our Team guide Gianni/Johnny was great!
Had a really great time! Was really fun for both me and my girlfriend, we did it mid-day time and had problems arriving but Andrei gave us a text on WhatsApp and checked in on us! Was super friendly and was making sure we were okay the whole tour! Would highly recommend to all!
Loved every minute of this experience. Vlad and his colleague were brilliant. Super engaging, took great care of us and just in general - great hosts. Incredible value for driving around town in a petrol powered kart. Highly recommend! Top tip - we went early Sunday morning, which meant the roads were a lot more open and free - less stop start. Early start, but well worth it.
Absolutely brilliant experience! Vlad led us on a brilliant tour of Bucharest that absolutely made the trip! On top of the fantastic fun itself, they took and shared photos and videos with us too! Not cheap but definitely worth the money!
Exellent and good fun, but be sure you are on the correct side of the mall for the meeting spot as the directions given put you on the wrong side, but aside from that perfect
This was such fun, I highly recommend! The guys that organise this activity are so friendly. Don’t think about it….. book it!
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