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Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bucureşti Sectorul 3
About
Bucharest was once called ”Little Paris of the East” for its sophisticated Belle Époque elegance. But beneath the Romanian capital’s grand boulevards lies a more complex story of defiance.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how an Ottoman trading hub became a modern European city, surviving fascism and one of history’s most dramatic revolutions.
The tour starts at the historic CEC Bank on Calea Victoriei. You’ll see the Villacrosse Passage with its vintage charm, and then follow the city’s most prestigious boulevard past architecture that’s seen centuries of political upheaval.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories that reveal how ordinary Romanians lived, loved, and fought ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Palace of the Deposits and Consignments. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
"Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This self-guided audio tour starts at the historic CEC Bank on Calea Victoriei. You’ll discover how an Ottoman trading hub became a modern European city, surviving fascism and one of history’s most dramatic revolutions.
2
Macca Villacrosse Passage
You’ll see the Villacrosse Passage with its vintage charm, and then follow the city’s most prestigious boulevard past architecture that’s seen centuries of political upheaval.
3
University of Bucharest
You'll see University Square, where brave students sparked the 1989 Revolution, and the streets where elegant mansions once housed aristocrats, courtesans, and political conspirators.
4
National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about "Ion Luca Caragiale" National Theatre.
5
The Italian Church
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about The Italian Church.
6
Hotel Lido by Phoenicia
Find out where King Michael of Romania learned to swim in Hotel Lido’s revolutionary wave pool
7
Memorial of Rebirth
Stand in Revolution Square where Ceaușescu’s final speech turned into chaos as the crowd began booing and chanting ”Down with Ceaușescu!”
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The Romanian Athenaeum
Visit the Romanian Athenaeum, built through the ”Un leu pentru Ateneu” campaign, where citizens donated one leu each
9
Amzei Church
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about Amzei Church.
10
Museum of Art Collections
Hear how underground tunnels beneath Calea Victoriei may have served as escape routes for nobility and communist officials
11
Palace Casino
Discover Casa Vernescu, a casino housed in a mansion that’s haunted by political intrigue and tragic love affairs
12
George Enescu Museum (Muzeul George Enescu)
Walk past the building where George Enescu composed his famous Romanian Rhapsodies
Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bucureşti Sectorul 3
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$8.00
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About
Bucharest was once called ”Little Paris of the East” for its sophisticated Belle Époque elegance. But beneath the Romanian capital’s grand boulevards lies a more complex story of defiance.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how an Ottoman trading hub became a modern European city, surviving fascism and one of history’s most dramatic revolutions.
The tour starts at the historic CEC Bank on Calea Victoriei. You’ll see the Villacrosse Passage with its vintage charm, and then follow the city’s most prestigious boulevard past architecture that’s seen centuries of political upheaval.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories that reveal how ordinary Romanians lived, loved, and fought ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Palace of the Deposits and Consignments. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
"Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History.
