Bucharest Essential Tour in Romania, București

At the beginning of the tour we will walk in the Old Town of Bucharest, on the steps of the most gruesome character in history – Vlad Dracula and discover his forgotten fortress. In the nearby caravanserai, Manuc’s Inn, an impressive former commercial settlement, learn how Bucharest evolved at the merger between two different worlds: the East and the West. Later, we will take you to find an eclectic mix of buildings like the National Bank of Romania, the Stavropoleos Monastery and the Villacrosse Passage and you will surely be charmed by the lively atmosphere in this quarter.

Afterwards we will walk on the avenue where kings had their daily strolls - the romantic Calea Victoriei. Superb Belle Epoque structures like the CEC Palace, Grand Hôtel du Boulevard or the University Library can be admired, on the way to the place where both Monarchy and Communism in Romania ended.

In the imposing Revolution Square you will understand the harsh communism oppression and how much control the totalitarian regime exercised over the locals’ lives. Tales of incredible evolution and achievements, but also about hunger and food rations will be told, topped by images from those times, for a more dramatic effect. The tour will end with the story of the bloody revolution in December 1989 and the ultimate downfall of the Dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, witnessing the birth of the democratic Romania.

Romanian Athenaeum. The most beautiful concert hall in Bucharest and a symbol of the city

Bucharest Old Town. The oldest quarter in Bucharest is a pedestrian area full of quaint streets with a multitude of cafes, restaurants and clubs, as well as amazing historical buildings.

Revolution Square. The place where the anti-communist protests happened in December 1989 and where the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu gave his last speech.

Hanul lui Manuc. Manuc's Inn is an incredible Oriental style structure dating back to early 1800s that has been very well preserved.

Stavropoleos Church. The most beautiful church in the center of Bucharest is also an active Orthodox monastery, where a small group of nuns live.