Romania · Walking Tours

4-Hour Bucharest Walking Tour through Old Town and Victory Avenue

4 Hours Round trip from Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 36 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the old town of Bucharest
02 Walk along Victory Avenue, the oldest avenue in the city
03 Learn about the history, culture, and gastronomy of Bucharest
04 See the marvels of Stavropoleos Monastery and Saint Anthony Church
05 Stroll through Revolution Square

Join this short walking tour of Bucharest and trace the history of Romania from ancient times to the present day. Stroll along the city's oldest avenue, Victory Avenue, while learning about Bucharest's education, history, culture, and religion. Along the way, explore famous landmarks such as Saint Anthony Church, Manuc's Inn, CEC Palace, the National History Museum, and the Romanian Athenaeum.

Walk along the oldest avenue in the city, Victory Avenue, and discover its secret passages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Bucharest

Languages English, French, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bucharest Old Town and Victory Avenue Walk

Meet your tour guide in front of Magazinul București (Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 36, București 030167), next to the Capitoline Wolf.
Explore Bucharest's old town and talk about the Middle Ages. See Saint Anthony Church, Manuc's Inn, the Old Princely Court, Stavropoleos Monastery, and the National Bank.
Walk along the oldest avenue in the city, Victory Avenue, and discover its secret passages. Stop at the Royal Palace to discuss modern and contemporary history. You will also cover highlights such as CEC Palace, the National History Museum, the University Library, and the Romanian Athenaeum.
Finish the tour at Revolution Square, next to a monument that locals refer to as the Impaled Potato.

Please note that the itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to your interests.

Where this trip takes you

Calea Victoriei, Romanian Athenaeum, Stavropoleos Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 36 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking guide

What to bring

Comfortable shoes for long walks
An umbrella if it rains
Sunglasses
A hat and sun protection cream on summer days
Warm clothes on winter days

Know before you go

We will offer you a unique and colourful experience with many stories, presenting the history of Romania from ancient times to the present day, sharing childhood memories from the Golden Age - the Communism period, telling all kinds of anecdotes from the city's life, showing hidden gems, recommending favourite places, and giving insider tips on where to go and what to do not only in Bucharest but also in Romania.
During the tour, we will cover architecture, education, the health care system, the economy, religion, and any other aspect of social life you might be interested in.

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