Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions
Overview
Step into the heart of Romania's capital on a journey that transcends mere sightseeing. This tour is meticulously designed to peel back the layers of Bucharest, revealing the resilient character and unique cultural traits of a nation shaped by a tumultuous past.
Alongside an expert local guide, you will trace Romania’s evolution from its ancient roots to its modern state.
The route moves beyond the usual tourist areas into a quieter, historically significant neighborhood, where Bucharest’s local identity is most visible, especially through its Neo-Romanian architecture.
Complete your experience by diving into the local lifestyle with a yummy, traditional two-course meal, ensuring you taste the true flavors of our heritage.
What's Included
- Lunch A 2-course meal with dessert
- All Fees and Taxes
- Audio devices for live guiding provided if the group exceeds 4 people, in order for each of the guest to hear clearly the guide and keep a confortable distance from each other.
- Alcoholic beverages The drinks are not included.
- Carbonated beverages The drinks are not included.
Meeting Location
Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 36
București 030167, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Strada Arthur Verona 19
030167 București, Romania
Km 0 of Bucharest
What To Expect
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Old Town
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stavropoleos Monastery
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palatul CEC
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Macca Villacrosse Passage
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
BNR Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calea Victoriei
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pasajul Victoriei
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piaka Revolukiei
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ateneul Roman
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bulevardul Dacia
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colegiul Național "Școala Centrală"
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cartierul Armenesc
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gradina Icoanei
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- It is an approximate 6 km route. A minimum physicals fitness is required.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A 2-course meal with dessert.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Audio devices for live guiding provided if the group exceeds 4 people, in order for each of the guest to hear clearly the guide and keep a confortable distance from each other.
- Alcoholic beverages. The drinks are not included.
- Carbonated beverages. The drinks are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA 2-course meal with dessert
- All Fees and Taxes
- Audio devices for live guiding provided if the group exceeds 4 people, in order for each of the guest to hear clearly the guide and keep a confortable distance from each other.
- Alcoholic beveragesThe drinks are not included.
- Carbonated beveragesThe drinks are not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- It is an approximate 6 km route. A minimum physicals fitness is required.
