Bucharest Private Walking Tour: Revolution Square, Old Town, CEC Palace
by When in Bucharest
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€260Overview
This private walking tour in Bucharest lasts about three hours and is led by a local licensed guide. It begins at the Romanian Athenaeum, where you view the exterior of this late 19th-century French-influenced landmark. Next, you walk through Revolution Square to learn about the monarchy, the communist era, and the 1989 Romanian Revolution. You will then stroll along Calea Victoriei, Bucharest’s oldest boulevard, known for its historic palaces and landmarks. The tour continues with about an hour in the pedestrian Old Town, where you can see notable buildings and local venues while hearing related stories. Afterwards, the guide takes you to Stavropoleos Monastery, an active Romanian Orthodox nunnery from the early 1700s. The final stop is outside the CEC Palace, a French-inspired building constructed in 1900. The tour includes the private guide service but does not include any refreshments, though a coffee break is optional on your own. The route is flexible and runs in all weather conditions, so dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ateneul Roman
The tour begins outside the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of Bucharest featuring French-influenced architecture from the late 1800s. You see the exterior of this concert hall known locally as the "little Paris of the East." The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Memorialul Renasterii
At Revolution Square, the guide explains key periods of Bucharest’s history including the monarchy, the communist era, and the Romanian Revolution of 1989. This stop takes around 30 minutes.
30 min
Calea Victoriei
You walk along Calea Victoriei, the city’s oldest boulevard, famous for historic palaces and landmarks. This is a scenic stroll on a main historic street in Bucharest.
Old Town
About an hour is spent exploring the pedestrian Old Town area, where you visit notable historic sites and lively local venues while hearing stories about the neighborhood.
60 min
Stavropoleos Monastery
You visit the Stavropoleos Monastery, a Romanian Orthodox nunnery dating back to the early 18th century. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Palatul CEC
The final stop is outside the CEC Palace, an elegant French-inspired building completed in 1900. You see the exterior of this historic landmark during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
Meeting point
Romanian Athenaeum (Bucharest George Enescu Philharmonic) - Ateneul Roman Benjamin Franklin Street 10, Bucharest
End point
The tour ends in front of the CEC Palace (Savings Bank) on the historic boulevard Calea Victoriei.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bucharest Private Walking Tour: Revolution Square, Old Town, CEC Palace
by When in Bucharest
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€260Overview
This private walking tour in Bucharest lasts about three hours and is led by a local licensed guide. It begins at the Romanian Athenaeum, where you view the exterior of this late 19th-century French-influenced landmark. Next, you walk through Revolution Square to learn about the monarchy, the communist era, and the 1989 Romanian Revolution. You will then stroll along Calea Victoriei, Bucharest’s oldest boulevard, known for its historic palaces and landmarks. The tour continues with about an hour in the pedestrian Old Town, where you can see notable buildings and local venues while hearing related stories. Afterwards, the guide takes you to Stavropoleos Monastery, an active Romanian Orthodox nunnery from the early 1700s. The final stop is outside the CEC Palace, a French-inspired building constructed in 1900. The tour includes the private guide service but does not include any refreshments, though a coffee break is optional on your own. The route is flexible and runs in all weather conditions, so dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ateneul Roman
The tour begins outside the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of Bucharest featuring French-influenced architecture from the late 1800s. You see the exterior of this concert hall known locally as the "little Paris of the East." The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Memorialul Renasterii
At Revolution Square, the guide explains key periods of Bucharest’s history including the monarchy, the communist era, and the Romanian Revolution of 1989. This stop takes around 30 minutes.
30 min
Calea Victoriei
You walk along Calea Victoriei, the city’s oldest boulevard, famous for historic palaces and landmarks. This is a scenic stroll on a main historic street in Bucharest.
Old Town
About an hour is spent exploring the pedestrian Old Town area, where you visit notable historic sites and lively local venues while hearing stories about the neighborhood.
60 min
Stavropoleos Monastery
You visit the Stavropoleos Monastery, a Romanian Orthodox nunnery dating back to the early 18th century. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Palatul CEC
The final stop is outside the CEC Palace, an elegant French-inspired building completed in 1900. You see the exterior of this historic landmark during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
Meeting point
Romanian Athenaeum (Bucharest George Enescu Philharmonic) - Ateneul Roman Benjamin Franklin Street 10, Bucharest
End point
The tour ends in front of the CEC Palace (Savings Bank) on the historic boulevard Calea Victoriei.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.