1. Old Town Walking Tour

• Begin your Bucharest private tour with a guided stroll through the historic Old Town.
• Highlights include:
  • Stavropoleos Monastery: A beautiful 18th-century church blending Brâncovenesc and Byzantine architectural styles.
  • Manuc’s Inn (Hanul lui Manuc): The oldest surviving inn in Bucharest, built in 1808.
  • Lipscani Street: The lively heart of the Old Town, full of charming cafes, shops, and street art.
  • Learn about Bucharest’s evolution from a small trade settlement to Romania’s bustling capital.

2. Revolution Square

• Drive to Revolution Square, a landmark of modern Romanian history.
  • See the Romanian Athenaeum, the majestic concert hall built in 1888.
  • Discover the former Royal Palace, now home to the National Art Museum.
  • Learn about the events of the 1989 Revolution, which led to the fall of communism.

3. Parliament Palace (Exterior and Interior Visit)

• Visit the iconic Parliament Palace, the world’s heaviest administrative building, designed under Nicolae Ceaușescu’s regime.
  • Take a guided interior tour to explore the grand halls, opulent staircases, and lavish decorations of this monumental structure.
  • Learn about the history, construction challenges, and controversies surrounding this symbol of Romania’s communist era.

4. Patriarchy Hill

• Head to Patriarchy Hill, the spiritual center of Romanian Orthodoxy.
  • Visit the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen, originally built in the 17th century.
  • Admire the Patriarchal Palace, which once served as the residence of Wallachian rulers.
  • Learn about the role of the Orthodox Church in Romanian history and culture.

5. Village Museum

• Conclude your tour with a visit to the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, an open-air museum showcasing Romania’s rural heritage.
  • Walk among authentic peasant houses, windmills, and churches from various regions of the country.
  • Gain insight into traditional crafts, architecture, and village life.

6. Return to Your Hotel

• End the day with a comfortable drive back to your hotel, reflecting on the blend of history, culture, and architecture you’ve experienced in Bucharest.