Landmarks of Bucharest Tour - Full Day

Is this your first time in Bucharest? Then this is the ideal tour for you! Bucharest might seem messy and chaotic but it also has a lot of surprising touches that you need to know to fully understand it. That's where I come in - a professional local guide with a background in art history and deeply in love with this architectural hodgepodge. I'll be there to provide a thoroughly researched historical & social context and answer (hopefully) all your questions. Like "how come there is a natural delta inside the city?!" or "why are there so many churches yet no old mosques in Bucharest?". On this 'best of Bucharest' tour, you will get a nice view of the capital city of Romania, with its intricate past and vibrant present. There will be plenty of time and suggestions for you to savor the city's atmosphere and get a taste of the local culture. I'll compliment that with sometimes juicy other times gruesome stories of how all this came to be.

We will visit all the relevant sights such as: * The House of the People - nowadays Palace of Parliament - interior visit if possible * The Old Town where Bucharest first grew as a metropolis - relaxing stroll with Kodak moments, shopping, and visits to historical inns and churches * The University Square with its delightful architectural mix which I will explain in detail * The 1989 Revolution Square * The former Royal Palace, nowadays National Museum of Art - optional interior visit (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) * The gorgeous Romanian Athenaeum (1888) - interior visit if possible (closed during concerts and rehearsals) * The open-air Village Museum with genuine popular architecture from all around the country - interior visit and opportunity to indulge in souvenir shopping. The tour is, by all means, flexible and can be tailored to your particular needs and interests. Drop me a line and I'll get back in no time with the perfect tour for you!