Bucharest Old Town tour and traditional lunch
Savor the flavors of Bucharest: a culinary and cultural journey through the Old Town
Do you love good food and believe that cuisine is the best way to experience a culture? Are you eager to explore the rich history and vibrant life of a city? Then this is the tour for you!
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Tour highlights
✔ Discover Bucharest’s Old Town
Wander through the historic Old Town, where narrow, lively streets once served as the city’s main commercial hubs. Learn about the area's rich past, where merchants from around the world once traded goods
with the city's elite. Experience the blend of history and modernity in this charming district.
✔ Stunning historical attractions
Explore some of Bucharest’s most stunning landmarks, including:
› Post Office Palace: an architectural gem with a rich history.
› Old Royal Court: the remnants of the ancient royal residence.
› Manuc's Inn: a historic inn with a fascinating past.
› Stavropoleos Church: a beautiful example of Romanian architectural heritage.
› CEC Palace: a striking building reflecting the city's opulent history.
› Macca-Villacrosse passage: an elegant passageway with a unique charm.
› Palace of the National Bank: a significant landmark of financial history.
› Lipscani street: a bustling street filled with life and character.
› Cărturești bookstore: a haven for book lovers, this beautifully designed bookstore offers a serene atmosphere and a vast selection of books, making it a perfect spot to immerse yourself in Romanian literary culture.
✔ Indulge in Romanian gastronomy
Enjoy a delightful lunch at Caru cu Bere, one of the finest restaurants in Bucharest. This renowned establishment offers a taste of traditional Romanian cuisine in a historic setting. Savor classic dishes and
experience the rich flavors that define Romanian culinary culture.
Why you should choose this tour
• Cultural insight: gain a deep understanding of Bucharest’s history and culture while exploring its vibrant Old Town.
• Historic exploration: discover key historical landmarks and learn about their significance to the city’s past.
• Authentic culinary experience: enjoy a delicious, traditional Romanian meal at one of Bucharest’s most celebrated restaurants.
• Literary delight: visit the renowned Cărturești Bookstore and experience the charm of Romanian literary culture.
• Local connection: food is a powerful way to connect with a culture. This tour offers a genuine taste of Romanian gastronomy in a memorable setting.
Book your tour today and immerse yourself in the rich history and flavors of Bucharest. Experience the perfect blend of cultural exploration and culinary delight!
Duration:
/ daily & flexible starting time, agreed with the traveler
Meeting point:
In front of Manuc’s Inn: Franceza Street, no. 62-64 (Old Town area)
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Prices for a private tour:
1 person: € per person
2 persons: € per person
3 persons: € per person
4 persons: € per person
5 persons: € per person
6 persons: € per person
7 persons: € per person
8 persons: € per person
What's included:
Private walking tour led by a professional local guide (Old Town area)
Traditional lunch at Caru’ cu Bere restaurant: fixed menu including soup, main course, dessert, and water
What's excluded:
Other food or drinks not specified in the inclusions
Credit/debit card 2% processing fee
Client reviews: Bucharest Private Tours
Bucharest by foot walking tour
Georgiana from UK: Would highly recommend this experience! Toni Tatar is super knowledgeable, really nice and passionate about touring, as well as accommodating to our questions and interests I.e. we asked him to incorporate more
details about communism in the tour, which he gladly did and adapted the route as well to this request. Also we got lots of other recommendations from him regarding other spots of interest in Bucharest (including restaurants for
example) as well as for the rest of our trip within Romania. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it further for sure!
Alexander from Serbia: It was very Informative. The guide is friendly and precise. I recommend it for anyone. You should definitely try it when you come to Bucharest.
Jeroen from the Netherlands: „Great way to get to know Bucharest! hat a great way of walking through Bucharest. Manuela knows so many facts about the city and she takes the time to show them to you. We had a tour as a
couple and she answered all if our questions. Tips for restaurants, places to visit and shops to go to, she knows it all. We highly recommend this tour to all people who visit Bucharest and want an honest opinion about the city and his residents.”
Sarah from UK: „A fabulous experience. Manuela presented the tour in a really friendly and informative manner. We learnt so much from her about Bucharest and it's history. She was also incredibly thoughtful taking care of
my 83 year old father in the tour, incorporating small rest stops when needed and even joined us for a cup of tea. I would really recommend this tour as it leaves you feeling more connected to the city and it's wonderful culture.
Thank you so much.”
Panoramic Tour of Bucharest
Jonathan from USA: Toni Tatar was a great tour guide! We went to all the amazing spots in Bucharest. Toni had so much knowledge about the whole town. He even hung out with us after the tour in old town Bucharest.
Maria from Cyprus: Superb!! Very well known guidance. TONI Tatar is a very educated and friendly guide. We saw many important landmarks and learned a lot. I truly recommend it. You will not regret it!
Pat from USA: „The tour is designed specifically for your needs. The pick up time was adjusted when my flight was delayed and I was able to indicate my special interests. The guides humored me and let me have a drink in a
hookah bar because it was something I wanted to do.
When I showed interest in a topic they were very knowledgeable and expanded on it.”
Lou from Australia: „I took this driving tour with Toni Tatar to get an over-view of Bucharest. Toni has very good knowledge, is easy to communicate with in English and is very helpful. The tour was made very easy, pleasant and
informative. I would recommend this tour.”
The Fall of the Communism Tour
Linda D. from UK: „Myself and friend stayed at the Rembrandt hotel, were Toni Tatar very kindly organised two private tours one was a combined city tour with the Communist and the other to Bran castle, Pele's and Brasov,
both were excellent, got to see and do everything we wanted, was tailored to our needs and lovely personal service from both Toni and Marius. Would highly recommend this company.”
Carmen S. from Australia: „We had no idea what to expect, but what we got was one of the highlights of the trip. Picture a vicious megalomaniac with access to unlimited budget. Add a wife who was worse than he was. Then
follow their demise by starting at the place where he gave his final speech. Toni Tatar, our guide, brought a taping of the event and so standing where the protesters were made us feel like we were there. Next we saw their Spring
Palace, with a tour of the tackiest 50 room mansion, which was where they lived. Finally, we went to the second largest building in the world, which they were building to replace the mansion for some $8 billion: eight stories above ground,
six below of Stalinesque. It was so large, we couldn't get the entire building in our picture. Seeing the 1800 chandeliers (actually you only can see a fraction of them) the ballroom, their studies the size of basketball stadiums, and the
auditorium for operas and speeches, gave you enough of a taste for what was planned. Toni had arranged it, took us to the locations, and gave us a background so we could understand what happened. He also helped us get to and from the airport
and buy train tickets. We were impressed with his concern for the safety and well being of his clients. We give kudos to him and urge others to contact him if you want a top notch experience for a reasonable price.”
Relax & Wellness at Therme Spa Bucharest
Avengers74 from Naples: „A paradise! Fabulous place to spend a whole day in total relaxation away from the urban chaos. The outdoor swimming pool is beautiful, especially in winter because you could immerse yourself in
the hot water surrounded by snow. The restaurant service is also excellent, good food at a good price. Too bad that with children under 16 you cannot access all areas.”