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Formally known as Palace Square, Revolution Square (Piața Revoluției earned its current title for its role in the Romanian Revolution of 1989 when then-leader Nicolae Ceaușescu made a final disastrous public appearance here to a booing and jeering crowd. At the center of the square sits a memorial commemorating victims of the revolution.
Calea Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania
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Communist tour of Bucharest
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Trace the rise and fall of Communism in Romania on this walking tour of Bucharest. Learn how the Communist Party and the dictator Ceausescu seized power, controlled dissent and demolished huge swaths of the city to create distinctive architectural monuments. Visit political memorials and Communist-era landmarks to see how the regime and subsequent 1989 revolution have left a permanent mark on the city.
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$26.52
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$26.52
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Bucharest Half a Day Bike Tour
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Experience both the highlights and best kept secrets of Bucharest on a four-hour bike tour. A bike and helmet are conveniently included, as is a your guide. Explore the city by bike and expand your discovery radius without getting worn out or feeling rushed. See the city’s top attractions, including the Parliament Palace, and lesser known points of interest, such as the Gypsy neighborhood.
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$37.13
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$37.13

Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour
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Appreciating Bucharest’s unique history, culture, and landmarks can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore the Romanian capital on a private tour, and benefit from your guide’s undivided attention as you explore top sights such as the Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, and National Village Museum. Customize your departure to suit your schedule, and enjoy seamless transfer across the sprawling city by air-conditioned vehicle.
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$58.34
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Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town of Brasov from Bucharest
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Visit the two most famous castles in Romania on a day trip from Bucharest designed to showcase the best of Transylvania, with none of the hassle. Discover the Gothic legend of Vlad Dracul at Bran Castle, also known as “Dracula’s Castle,” and then follow in the footsteps of Romanian royalty at stunning Peles Castle, one of the best preserved in Europe. There's also free time to stroll and dine in the charming medieval village of Brasov.
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$47.63
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The Real tour of Communism
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Discover the history and events of the Cold War in Romania on a walking tour of Bucharest. Navigate 40 years of communism in the country as you visit landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament and Revolution Square. Learn about what life was like under communist rule and what happened after the fall of communism in 1989.
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$21.00
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Life in Communism
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This is a walking tour in Bucharest, using a normal pace. The purpose of the tour is for the visitors of Bucharest and Romania to have a thorough understanding of what Communism meant for the country and most importantly, for its people.
At the end of the 3 hours you will have most of your questions about the regime answered but you will also have the opportunity to ask any further ones to your guide. You will also understand how the regime that ended more than 30 years ago still influences Romania(n)'s life.
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$16.97
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Bucharest Highlights Bike Tour
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Bucharest boasts many significant landmarks, but appreciating them all on a self-led tour can be difficult. Zip between highlights including the Old Court Palace & Church, Cișmigiu Gardens, and Palace of the Parliament on a bike tour, covering more distance in less time than possible by foot. Orientate yourself in the city and learn about its varied history from your guide.
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$23.94
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Bucharest Heritage City Tour - The Last Days of Communism
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Discover how 40 years of Communist rule rocked Romania on this half-day political heritage tour of Bucharest. Learn about the lofty ambitions and violent 1989 downfall of the country’s Communist government while visiting its most important remnants, like Revolution Square, the House of the Free Press and the burial place of former dictator Ceausescu. For the ultimate glimpse into the excesses of the regime, take a guided tour of the astounding Parliament Palace.
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$41.37
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Full-Day Bucharest Tour with Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery
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Explore the cosmopolitan contrasts of Bucharest on a full-day tour of Romania's capital and surrounding sights. See the best of Bucharest, including Communist relics like the supersized Parliament Palace and Revolution Square, plus the charming, French-inspired Old Town and traditional folk houses of the Village Museum. Head outside the city to dig deeper into Romanian history and myths at the royal Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery—the legendary final resting place of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler.
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$61.52
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$61.52

Communist Era Bucharest Tour
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Matching city landmarks to their significance in modern history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Bucharest’s communist history on a private tour led by a local, and hear first-hand accounts of life under the Socialist Republic of Romania as you explore sights such as Revolution Square and the Palace of the Parliament. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.
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$20.41
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$20.41

Bucharest panoramic tour (by car) and city center walking tour - Private - 4h
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If you’re short on time in Bucharest, a private tour will sure satisfy your desire to explore the capital of Romania.
After convenient pickup from your hotel, join your guide for a panoramic city tour by car. He will show you the most important local landmarcks like the Palace of the Parliament. We'll stop for pictures and we'll talk about them.
Later, see the highlights of the city center, în walking tour, including the Palace of Vlad the Impaler, Old City, Romanian Ateneu, Royal Palace, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue and many other.
Explore Bucharest’s bohemian charm and Communist legacy on a half-day city sightseeing tour.
Get a taste for Romanian peasant life at the down charming streets in the historic city center.
We will discuss about the Royal Family of Romania which is descends in a direct genealogical line, from the Imperial German Family.
Our tour is interactive and we can modify it according to your preferences.
In the end we drive you back to the hotel.
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$73.19
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$73.19
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Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest
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Discover the diverse and layered history of Bucharest on a 3-hour walking tour. Stroll with a knowledgeable guide through the capital’s most interesting neighborhoods, stopping along the way to hear local legends and historical anecdotes. See landmarks like the stunning Palace of Parliament, University Square and the Kretzulescu Church, and learn how the Cold War shaped the city’s landscape.
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$20.41
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$20.41

Bucharest and Beyond Private Full-Day Tour
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Discover the best of Bucharest and beyond on a private, full-day tour of the Romanian capital and two of the most important sites just outside the city. Trace the history of Bucharest, from traditional farm origins to its former Belle Epoch glory as the 'Paris of the East' through the Communist era and into a thriving modern European capital. Then head into the countryside to visit the Romanian Renaissance Mogosoaia Palace and the Snagov Monastery, legendary burial site of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler.
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$84.00
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$84.00
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Bicycle Sightseeing in Bucharest
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As Bucharest is one of the largest European cities, it is difficult to visit by car and time consuming if you want to walk. By bicycle, using bike lanes and park lanes, we can offer you the main attractions of the city and additional info for a unique experience.
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$38.56
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$38.56
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The Ashes of Communism - Bucharest Private Tour
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Skip the impersonal tourist excursions and enjoy an individualized experience on a private tour that explores the rise and fall of the Socialist Republic of Romania and its impact on the city itself. Visit landmarks including the Centrul Civic and the Old City, and listen as your guide shares insight into their architecture and symbolism. Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$67.89
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$67.89
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Bucharest by Foot - Small group Walking Tour
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The walking city tour itinerary includes the most interesting sightseeing of the center of Bucharest such as: Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace / Art Museum, Central University Library, Communist Party Headquarter), Victoriei Boulevard, Union Square (the shopping center and the fountains), Parliament Palace (seen from a distance), University Square (National Theatre, Intercontinental Hotel, University Palace) and the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani area).
There is enough time for photos stops, coffee breaks or just sit & rest. We run tours for small groups, so you may count on our flexibility and personalized service.
The tour is available during the day, but also during the night, when all the buildings are nicely spot lighted.
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$47.73
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$47.73
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Bucharest City Tour by Night
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Delve into the heart of Romania’s capital on this 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Bucharest at night. Meet your guide at a central location, just as nightfall sweeps over the city. On this tour, you’ll see a new side of Bucharest, when the locals hang out in cafes, bars and restaurants with friends and family and the buildings glow in the streetlights. Your local guide will illuminate the architecture, parks and streets with fascinating information. See The Free Press Square, The Arch of Triumph, The Palace of Parliament, Charles de Gaulle Square and many more iconic sites. You’ll never look at Bucharest the same way again.
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$44.55
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Half Day Bucharest Sightseeing Tour
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Discover the many hidden gems of Bucharest on this half-day sightseeing tour. Your friendly guide will pick you up at your central hotel, then set off to explore. Learn about Press Square (Piata Presei Libere), see The Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf) and Victoriei Square (Piata Victoriei) and take a rest at one of the city’s vistas. Moving on, listen to your guide inform you about the history of this fascinating city, and visit Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Revolution’s Memorial) and much more. Your tour includes an option to include a visit to the Parliament Palace and The Village Museum (additional expense).
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$41.37
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$41.37

Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest
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Explore the Communist legacy of Bucharest on a private full-day tour led by a guide with degrees in political science and tourism. Learn about the rise and fall of the Communist Party and its effect on Romania as you visit major points of political interest including the massive House of the People, Revolution Square, Heroes’ Mausoleum and Scanteia House. Take a break for lunch midday at a city center restaurant.
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$84.86
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$84.86
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Bucharest by Foot - Private Walking City Tour
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See the best of Bucharest with a local guide to keep you on track and provide narration with this private, flexible tour. You’ll see highlights such as Revolution Square, Union Square, Victoriei Boulevard, and the Old Town of Lipscani. As this is a private tour, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions or make stops along the way.
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$47.73
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$47.73
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Private Walking Tour: Essential Bucharest + Hidden Gems
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Discover a Bucharest that's very much alive and constantly changing. From the belle époque, turn-of-the-century iconic Victory Avenue downtown also with some 1930s Manhattan influences to the new Civic Centre, a 1980s totalitarian utopia turned current dystopia dominated by the surroundings of the largest Parliament in the world, you get the full experience and the chance to understand this unforgiving city that many love to hate while uncovering hidden gems off the beaten path. Mandatory observations along the dedicated routes also come with exciting side information.
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$55.16
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$55.16

Bucharest City Center Private Walking Tour - 3h
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Sprawling Bucharest can be daunting to navigate on your own, but this private tour makes it easy to see the best of the Romanian capital city in just a half day. Travel by car to cover the most ground, stopping to explore bohemian and Communist attractions like the massive Palace of Parliament, the Atheneum, Revolution Square, and more. Along the way, a guide reveals Romania’s complex history and modern-day culture.
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$51.98
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$51.98
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Private Sightseeing Tour of Bucharest
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Get a close-up view of Bucharest on this private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Meet your guide at a central location, then begin your journey into the heart of Romania’s capital. Let your guide lead you to the most fascinating points of interest in town while illuminating them with stories of the the Arch of Triumph, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Revolution Square, the old city centre and the People’s House. By the end of your tour, you’ll have acquired a new wealth of knowledge about the influence of communism,Romania’s people and its culture.
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$37.39
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$37.39

Bucharest City Center - Private Walking Tour - 2h
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If you’re short on time in Bucharest or want to orient yourself to the city for future exploring, a private walking tour is a perfect way to quickly get to know the Romanian capital and its people. Accompanied by your guide, you'll stop by the top landmarks, like Revolution Square and Old Town, as well as quieter corners not found in any guidebooks. Best of all, this tour can be customized to suit your personal interests.
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$31.72
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$31.72
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- Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman)
- National Museum of Art of Romania (Muzeul National de Arta al Romaniei)
- George Enescu National Museum (Cantacuzino Palace)
- Bucharest University Palace
- Holocaust Memorial
- Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse (Macca-Villacrosse Passage)
- Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
- CEC Palace (Palatul CEC)
- Lipscani
- National Museum of Romanian History (Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei)
- Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos)
- Romanian Peasant Museum (Muzeul National al Taranului Roman)
- Choral Temple (Templul Coral)
- Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului)
- Great Synagogue (Sinagoga Mare)