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Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest

Name: Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest
Brand: Claires Bucharest Guided Tours
Price: 31.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (93 reviews)

4.7(93)Bucharest3 hours

VIATOR4.7(68)TRIPADVISOR4.8(25)

Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Price from: $31 / person
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Rating: 4.7 / 5 · 93 reviews
Languages: EN
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Claires Bucharest Guided Tours
Meeting point: Outside Main entrance (Archway)

Description

Embark on a historical walking tour with a friendly and professional guide and explore the wonderful city centre of Bucharest. Visit historic landmarks and ancient churches and let Alina , your local guide explain the interesting and often diverse history of this fascinating city. Including Unirii Square and fountains, the old centre, Revolution square and the beautiful Romanian Atheneum. Estimated Distance is 2.5KM

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Start times: 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available: Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18–65): $31

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.

Tour Options

Welcome to Bucharest Tour - PM

Welcome to Bucharest City tour with your Guide , Alina. Visit Bucharest's most beautiful and historical locations on this entertaining and informative 3 hour walking tour of the city centre.

Welcome to Bucharest Tour - AM

Welcome to Bucharest City tour with your Guide , Claire Alina. Visit Bucharest's most beautiful and historical locations on this entertaining and informative 3 hour walking tour of the city centre.

Itinerary

Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)

Pass by

Learn the history of Bucharest's oldest and most famous Inn.

Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche

Pass by

Learn about St Anton Orthodox Church. the former Coronation Church of Wallachian rulers, situated in the heart of Bucharest.

5 min

See the ruins of the Old Princely Palace of Wallachian rulers, one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest and one time residence of Vlad the Impaler!

Piaka Unirii

5 min

The heart of Bucharest, with the beautiful, tastefully refurbished fountains, excellent photo opportunities.

5 min

The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, Romania's Champs-Élysées

Palace of Parliament

Pass by

The Palace of Parliament , looks over Unirii Boulevard, towards the centre of the city. Excellent photo opportunities.

Piaka Constitukiei

5 min

Popular area at the top of Unirii Bouleverd, directly on front of the parliament buildings, excellent photo opportunities.

Pass by

The church was built in 1724 has a fascinating history to discover.

Palatul CEC

Pass by

Hear the history of the CEC palace, Bucharest.

Calea Victoriei

Pass by

Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops.

Lipscani

Pass by

Enter the old centre of Bucharest, an area rich in culture and steeped in history dating back over 500 years.

Macca Villacrosse Passage

Pass by

Enter passage Macca and Villacrosse and hear about its past.

Museum of the National Bank of Romania

Pass by

See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.

University's Square

Pass by

University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest, built by Alexandru Ioan Cuza , founded in 1864

Palatul Sutu

Pass by

Suţu Palace, the history museum of Bucharest, former residence of Costache Suţu.

Colkea Hospital (Spitalul Colkea)

Pass by

See Colțea Hospital and church, an iconic building in the centre of Bucharest, built in 1888.

National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)

Pass by

Pass by the National Theatre of Bucharest, an iconic building with many changes to its design in its short history!!

Biserica Kretzulescu

Pass by

Biserica Kretzulescu is a beaultiful church, with an interesting history to discover.

Pass by

See the area where the famous revolution of 1989 started and the memorials that commemorate the life changing events. Including the balcony where Nicolae Ceaușescu made his final speech, the former headquarters of the Communist party, the Monument of National Rebirth, King Carol the first's equestrian statue and the University library, and more. Excellent photo opportunities.

5 min

The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.

Cercul Militar Nakional (CCA)

Pass by

The magnificent Military Circle and Sărindar Fountains.

Ateneul Roman

Pass by

Built for the people of Bucharest by the people of Bucharest, over 100 years ago. Beautiful gardens and a stunning historical building. Excellent photo opportunities

What's included

Included

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Pickup Locations & Times

Outside the main entrance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza. Old Centre, Bucharest.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.7

93 reviews

How it compares in Bucharest

No. 41 by number of reviews among 1,314 tours in Bucharest
Starting price $31 is 63% below the typical $86 for tours of similar length in Bucharest

Excurgo comparison of 1,314 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest take?

Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 22 stops.

How much does Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest cost?

Prices start at $31 per person for this Bucharest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Can I cancel Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Outside the main entrance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza. Old Centre, Bucharest. Pickup points include Bucharest Comfort Suites.

What languages is Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 93 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Claires Bucharest Guided Tours.

Reviews(93)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

andream0402

July 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

See hidden spots

Alina was a very enthusiastic tour guide. She showed us places that we wouldn’t have found on our own. She had lots of knowledge and helped us understand the history and politics of Romania. The tour had gone for almost 3 hours and we had to leave to collect suitcases that hadn’t arrived. She even offered to keep going after we’d got them .

Operator response

I'm glad you had a great time in Bucharest and I hope your luggage problems were solved easily. It was great to meet you and I wish you the best time on your continuing trip.

Thomas_c

July 12, 2026 · via Viator

Waste of time

The tour guide was more interested in bitching about how much better it was under communists then now…. Very disorganized, hard to follow…quite frankly 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back

Operator response

Thank you for taking time to leave a review for the popular Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest, which does touch on relatively recent political change in the history of this beautiful city. I'd appreciate it if you didn't use such expletives, as to some cultures these words are highly offensive.

rode182

May 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Awesome private walking tour.

This was an awesome walking tour. So much information and so many sites fitted in. A wonderful guide. Don’t book anything immediately after though, our 3hour tour went on for nearly four. We got a really good description of Romania’s history and growth whilst viewing so many of its monuments. Great value

Operator response

Thank you for the great review, I'm glad you had a great time and learned about the history and culture of Romania and Eastern Europe.

ANNA_T

May 16, 2026 · via Viator

Excellent visit

Alina was an extraordinary guide. She had a lot of knowledge about the town and share them with us. Highly recommended

Operator response

Thank you for the lovely review, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Bucharest and I had a good time with you as well.

Mike_S

May 14, 2026 · via Viator

Great local insight

Enthusiastic, knowledgeable local provides passionate tour of important local landmarks. A great introduction to the city and Romania.

Operator response

Hi Mike, It was great meeting you and it's nice that you liked and learned about the sights in Bucharest.

William_E

May 13, 2026 · via Viator

Of my six weeks touring...

Of my six weeks touring Europe, this was the best one on one walking tour. My guide had a mastery of the sites that were presented and added a local flavor to the tour.

Operator response

Hi William , thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It was great meeting you and being a part of your journey across Europe.

Rhonda_A

April 21, 2026 · via Viator

Awesome Tour

Our guide, Alina, did an excellent job of showing us around the historical area of Bucharest. She was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, fun and took time to thoroughly answer our questions. We highly recommended this tour.

Operator response

Thank you for the nice review. It was great meeting you and having a lovely time together in the city.

Lucy_S

April 16, 2026 · via Viator

Nice walking tour with a passionate guide

This is a great tour overall. Alina is very passionate. I did get her sense of humor and most of the points she was trying to make. I’m not sure if everyone else would. The tour is mostly focused on architecture. It was very interesting and I appreciated Alina telling stories of growing up under ceaucesu.

Operator response

Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you had a good day in Bucharest.

Kate B

April 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Great afternoon with Alina hearing the history of Bucharest.

Great afternoon with Alina hearing the history of Bucharest. She gave us lots of great information in the history and architecture, arts and cultural of Bucharest and Romania.

Operator response

Thank you for the lovely review. I'm glad you had a pleasant time and got a big picture of București.

Melanie_T

February 2, 2026 · via Viator

Fab 3 hours!

Great informative walking tour Apple Watch says 17000+ (not fast pace) steps you see everything! Alina is fab fully animated enthusiastic and so knowledgeable great insight into Bucharest, lots of photo opportunities a fab 3 hours in -4 weather well worth it a big thank you ☺️

Operator response

Thank you for the lovely review, I Think that may be a slight typo on the amount of Steps as the tour is around 2 km at the max, maybe 1700 steps.. it was lovely to meet you and I'm glad you had a nice time and got the big picture of Bucuresti.

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