Top Experiences in Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos)

Let`s walk around Bucharest together, discover hidden gems, relax and make the best of our time. We start our tour in Piata Unirii where Bucharest was founded and we move up through the Old Town enjoying the restaurants and the coffee shops, and the Stavropoleos monastery, we stop for a freshly brewed beer at Caru cu bere. We continue on Calea Victoriei and stop for the best éclairs in town. Piata Romana will be our endpoint and from there on I can offer you hints on what to do next.

Discover Bucharest's highlights through a relaxing bike ride. 70% of a city attractions are in the city center or the proximity of it, why not take a short tour to make a fist impression of the city.

Discover Bucharest in the easiest possible way! Biking will allow you to extend the visiting perimeter and you will get a slice from each side of Bucharest: Gypsy neighborhood, communist Bucharest, Old City and other hidden uncommon attractions!

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Explore Bucharest one step at a time to discover the history, culture and unique architecture in a comprehensive walking tour with Most Iconic Landmarks included. Recommended for photo enthusiasts, city explorers and seekers of unique experiences.

Private Tour Highlights:
• Architectural Heritage after the First World War
• Constructions of the Communist Golden Era
• Jewish Heritage and Holocaust in Romania
• Culture and Traditions of unique patrimony
• Final days of Communism during the Revolution of 1989
• Bucharest citizens’ lifestyle then and now

authentic. inspiring. memorable. safe
Values that we hold as promise for each of our theme tour experiences you choose, together with our pride in assisting all our visitors to discover Romania and its history, culture, traditions and natural wonders.

Enjoy our legendary walking tour in the cradle of Bucharest, the site of Dracula's fortress, the oldest building still standing, the most visited monument in the history of the city, the best preserved examples of old architecture, whether we are talking about inns, palaces or merchant houses. Here some of the most famous recipes of the Romanian capital were invented, in its picturesque restaurants of yesteryear, events took place that went down in legend and people learned to live for the first time huddled together, in houses that hide more than to miss. Earthquakes, fires and floods have not managed to erase the zest for life of one of the most important centers in South-Eastern Europe even today.

Competitive price: same rate for groups 1 to 8 people! We visit the main attractions in the Old Town of Bucharest.  Duration 1 to 2 hours. Optional: we take a walk towards the Parliament Palace - the famous so-called Casa Poporului (The House of the People) - second largest building in the world, built during the last decade of the communist era. Total time for the tour with the Old Town and the Parliament Palace (without visiting the interior of the Parliament Palace, that is offered during the half day city tour of Bucharest) is 2 to 3 hours. Satisfaction guaranteed. Friendly, knowledgeable tour guides - providing private tours of unparalleled quality since 2011!

We created a solution that makes traveling safe and flexible by innovate the guided tours with our new product, called Robot Guide that will be with you every minute of your trip. It will be easy to use because it will be on mobile phone that you will receive from us. The Robot Guide is able to find your current location by accessing GPS and it will guide every step you make to reach all attractions. Also it is able to show you some pictures and relevant information about every attraction, like a personal audio guide. Is safe because compared to a guided tour you don't have to stay in a group with people that you don't know. And is flexible because you don't have to follow a strict schedule, you can stay more in a place that you like and less in a place that you don't find attractive. The Robot Guide let you make your own decisions not depending on a group.
!!! ATTENTION !!! Robot Guide is not a human guide, is a customized mobile application, prepared specially for you.

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Bucharest, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture.

• Discover Bucharest’s past with the guidance of a Local Expert.
• Uncover how Palace of Parliament has defined Bucharest's history.
• Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests.
• Get curated recommendations for further city discovery.
• Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group.

Immerse yourself in Bucharest's heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Hello walkies,
Adrian here, your 100 % Romanian insider. We will start the tour from the Old Town and walk mostly alongside Calea Victoriei Chic Boulevard. We will see some of the most famous landmarks of Bucharest while:
You will travel back in time when "Paris of the East" experienced its prime but also when the Church was one of the biggest employer (Bucharest having the nickname of "the city of 1000 churches"), you will hear stories about bad communism and very bad communism, we will see the site of a former prison right in the heart of the city center and you will found out how they took advantage of the love of Romanians for gambling to built something unexpected.

By doing this walking tour, you will find out more about this splendid and underrated destination. Book the authentic and visit some of the highlights with a LOCAL INSIDER.

See you soon!

One that would like to spend some hours in Bucharest, guided by a local inhabitant, will find in this half day tour a perfect way to gain basic knowledge about the capital of Romania.

Visit the heart of Bucharest with your local guide, Alina. Take a walk through the famous, ancient streets of Bucharest and hear the history of this great city. See the Princely Old Court, one time residence of Vlad Tepes, the famous Manuc's Inn and St Anton Church. Stroll down  Lipscani Street which is full of shops, restaurants and bars and marvel at the eclectic mix of architectural styles which tells the story of Romania's beginnings and sometimes torrid history.
See the newly discovered underground relics,  stop for a drink, and soak up the atmosphere of beautiful and historic Bucharest.

Discover the top attractions and hidden secrets of the Romanian capital on this full day Bucharest tour. Stroll through the streets and squares of Bucharest and visit its main attractions: Palace of Parliament, the second largest building in the world, Romanian Athenaeum, the Village Museum and the Old town. Along the way, listen as your local guide sheds light on centuries of Romanian history. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Bucharest hotel.

Get an insider's view of Bucharest with a tour led by a local guide. Stroll through more than 500 years of Romanian history, from Vlad the Impaler, to the Monarchy, to communism and the revolution in 1989.
On this tour you will get a good mix of iconic and hidden landmarks. You will be amazed by the immense Palace of the Parliament and the longest synchronized fountains in the world. You will discover stories hidden inside the palaces of „Little Paris”. And it’s all spiced up with local tips on spending the rest of the day in authentic places.

Embark on a quest around Bucharest by solving clues that will help you discover a hidden treasure, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Old Town, Stravopoleos Monastery, the CEC Palace, the Macca-Villacrosse Passage, and more.

+ Walk on the oldest street in Bucharest
+ Learn hidden stories about the Old Town
+ Explore the popular Old Town and discover some local hidden gems

Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app.

It will take you from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. The total length is about 3.5 km.

After purchase, you can play anytime, without rescheduling.

The walking city tour itinerary includes the most interesting sightseeing of the center of Bucharest such as: Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace / Art Museum, Central University Library, Communist Party Headquarter), Victoriei Boulevard, Union Square (the shopping center and the fountains), Parliament Palace (seen from a distance), University Square (National Theatre, Intercontinental Hotel, University Palace) and the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani area).

There is enough time for photos stops, coffee breaks or just sit & rest. We run tours for small groups, so you may count on our flexibility and personalized service.

The tour is available during the day, but also during the night, when all the buildings are nicely spot lighted.

If you’re short on time in Bucharest, a private walking tour will sure satisfy your desire to explore the capital of Romania.

Join our guide for a private walking tour. He will show you the most important local landmarcks like the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, Royal Palace, French architecture old town, Secret spots in the city center and many other places with extraordinary stories.

In this tour you see the Palace of Vlad the Impaler - the old courtyard - palace built by the famous Vlad Dracula in 1459.
Our tour is interactive and we can modify it according to your preferences.

Uncover some of the hidden and less known treasures of Bucharest with your knowledgeable guide.

We shall start our tour in the centre of the city. A short walk will bring us to the Ioanid Park, that shows us the unique 19th-20th century architecture of the area. Narrow roads take us to the Romanian Athenaeum, then to the area where the Romanian Revolution of 1989 started. Our tour ends in the Old Town, the craddle of the city. At the end of the tour, we shall have a drink or a snack at one of the many cafes of the pedestrian area of Old Bucharest.

Explore Bucharest's Old Town on this 3-hour guided walking tour, which visits historical attractions such as Manuc’s Inn, the Old Princely Court, Victory Avenue, and Stavropoleos Church. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing lemonade at one of Bucharest's famous terraces.

Do you like to eat well? Are you also of the opinion that food is the best way to get to know a culture? But do you also want to get a glimpse of the best this city has to offer? Then this is the tour for you!

Explore the Old Town of Bucharest and enjoy the wonderful story of the city from the origins and up to present!
Discover the Romanian gastronomic culture at one of the best restaurants in Bucharest!

Packed with a variety of bars and restaurants, the narrow streets of Old Town were once the main commercial streets of the city.

Learn more about the area and you will quickly find stunning attractions such as: the Post Office Palace, the Old Royal Court, Manuc`s Inn, Stavropoleos Church, the CEC Palace, the Macca – Villacroisse Passage, the Palace of National Bank and Lipscani Street.
Experience the Romanian traditional gastronomy at Caru cu Bere restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious full lunch.

You simply can't get enough of castles, fortresses, fortified churches, rural life, legends and medieval history? Take my premium private 6-day tour of Transylvania and visit the three most famous Romanian castels - Hunyadi (Corvin), Bran and Peles, the three most important Saxon citadels - Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, the fortress of Alba Iulia and the fortified churches of Biertan, Saschiz, Viscri and Prejmer - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Discover the amazing medieval frescoes preserved in the Malâncrav's village church and the beauty of Bucharest Stavropoleos Monastery, the rural life and the organic food of Transylvania, and find out how important was John Hunyadi, the owner of Corvin Castle, during the Middle Ages and the legends behind the brave albeit cruel Wallachian prince Vlad the Impaler. You are going to spend overnights in Sibiu (2) and in Brasov (2), one overnight in Sighisoara and one in Bucharest.

If you want see and feel how Europe was one hundred years ago, just get into this time travel tour machine and visit Maramures and Saxon Transylvania, You are about to discover amazing sceneries, the peasant Romanian culture, wooden churches and organic food of Maramures and the Saxon civilization built upon a network of fortified churches and citadels in southern Transylvania. Take this 7-day tour with overnights in the old medieval citadels of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, in the booming cities of Cluj and Bucharest, and 2 overnights at a traditional cottage in the village of Breb (Maramures) with delicious local, organic food.

Our photographers are not only dedicated and passionate about what they are doing, but as well they have extensive experience in the field. On top of their professional photographic qualifications and experience, our small team loves history and exploring our native city - Bucharest. Therefore, for each and every experience we make sure to not only ensure that we will take the best possible photos, but that we will also be able to share with you the history of our city and point out the best restaurants, bars, cafes, entertainment venues, parks and activities the city has to offer; therefore ensuring that you have all the necessary information to make the best out of your time in our lovely city.

This tour is a travel in time from the medieval Bucharest with the ruins of the Princely Court or its many inns (Gabroveni Inn, Manuc's Inn) in the Old Town to the "Little Paris of the East" as Bucharest was nicknamed in the years '30s, due to the many French architecture styles of the buildings (The Palace of the Romanian National Bank, The Royal Palace, The Romanian Atheneum).

This tour is a complete historical tour with a twist: local drinking stops - which I guarantee that will make exploring and learning about Bucharest considerably more fun than any traditional historical tour.

Join a Local for a 90-minute visual exploration of Bucharest, discovering the city's vibrant lifestyle and its most Instagrammable highlights.

Spice up your socials as you capture the picturesque Cărturești Carusel to the visually stunning Palace of Parliament and immerse yourself into Bucharest’s everyday charm as your Local guides you through its lively neighbourhoods.

From eye-catching scenery to vibrant local encounters, this experience with a Local is a definite must-do for those seeking a personal and authentic discovery of Bucharest.

• Navigate Bucharest's most Insta-worthy spots with a Local.
• Capture Bucharest’s landmarks, scenic spots and everyday life.
• Experience Bucharest through the eyes of a Local and gain cultural insights.
• Get local recommendations on trendy eateries to upcoming hotspots.
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 6 travellers.

Our country has 27 UNESCO World Heritage objectives. Another 14 are in the process of analysis, expecting to be included in the World Heritage. Medieval Fortresses and fortified churches from Transylvania, Painted Monasteries from Bucovina, Wooden Churches from Maramures and the Danube Delta, all are included in UNESCO World Heritage. Spend 11 days discovering as many of these beautiful sites as you can take in.

In this tour, you will discover the beautiful folklore with its supernatural creatures and sacred beliefs. You will find out about the real medieval ruler, Vlad Tepes, who inspired the creation of Dracula; as well as stories that come from Transylvania and other mysterious parts of the country. The urban legends and myths will be uncovered, mixed with a bit of history and sightseeing. And what goes best with traditions and the ethos of a country? Tasting its traditional yummy food and it will be plenty of it.

Bucharest, Romania - often marketed as the "Little Paris", "the Berlin of the Orient" would do it more justice. It is an intriguing blend of oriental medieval architecture, French-style Belle Époque buildings, Soviet-style utilitarian and monumental buildings, as well as American-flavored glass&steel sky-scrappers.

We will make sense of the city together by exploring it from different perspectives. This is not your typical checklist tour: you'll often hear real-life stories, and learn about real characters that shaped the city, and which are often omitted from the official guidebooks. You will also understand why locals sometimes love to hate their city.

We will explore both mainstream sites, as well as hidden gems.

Learn more about the top 12 tourist attractions in Bucharest. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour.
1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device.
2. Save - The lowest price in the city.
3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information.
4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location.
5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions.
6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always.
7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click.
8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again.
9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central location and then gradually moves one by one.
10. Smart - in all aspects.

Discover, interact and finally learn what other things you can explore in the city. It is a tour that will help you shape a first general perspective over the city's history and heritage. Interaction is what we like to do, along the way the guide will always be open to answer all of your questions.
The tour will approximately cover a distance of 4.5 Km which will mean that you will get to see about 70% of the main attractions in Bucharest.
It will not be a tour but a walk with a local friend!

Connect to the local culture and visit the best of Bucharest with a private guide!

On our walking tour of Bucharest we will visit the main landmarks of the city center and get to know the local story and culture.

Providing a good introduction to the history of the Romanian capital, this interactive tour will answer your curiosity to understand how Romanians live nowadays and how they think and feel about their past and future.

In a half-day tour we will explore and make sense out of Bucharest's rich heritage: a Balkan flavor due to its Byzantine and Turkish influence, Communist heritage laying beside beautiful French, Romanian and Art Deco architecture and, most importantly, amazing lively atmosphere.

The walking city tour itinerary includes the most interesting sightseeing of the center of Bucharest such as: Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace / Art Museum, Central University Library, Communist Party Headquarter), Victoriei Boulevard, Union Square (the shopping center and the fountains), Parliament Palace (seen from a distance), University Square (National Theatre, Intercontinental Hotel, University Palace) and the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani area).

There is enough time for photos stops, coffee breaks or just sit & rest when you need. As being a private tour, we guarantee flexibility and personalized service.

The tour is available during the day, but also during the night, when all the buildings are nicely lighted.