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Discover Bucharest Through a Woman Architects Eye
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Architecture, art, and urban design explored through a sensorial lens. Personal insights from a Romanian architect who lives and breathes the city every day, a slow, mindful walk to experience the soul of Bucharest.
This 2.5 hour walking tour is more than sightseeing, it’s a sensory journey through history, architecture, and the lives of remarkable people and places, from Queen Marie of Romania to Mița Biciclista, the pioneering woman who dared to ride a bicycle at the beginning of the century.
From the Old Town’s hidden courtyards to the Royal Palace, Romanian Athenaeum, and iconic theatres, every stop blends art, culture, and intimate stories, offering a unique, personal connection to th...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance to Romanian Athenaeum
Suggested stops at cafés or landmarks for photo opportunities
Meals
Any other entrance fees or optional upgrades (except Romanian Athenaeum entrance fee)
Personal expenses, souvenirs, tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
Piata 21 Decembrie 1989, at ”The street Clock” in front of Architecture University ”Ion Mincu”.
We also can pick-up travellers from Otopeni Airport one hour before starting hour of the tour.
Return
Calea Dorobanți
Piata Romana
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Architecture, art, and urban design explored through a sensorial lens. Personal insights from a Romanian architect who lives and breathes the city every day, a slow, mindful walk to experience the soul of Bucharest.
This 2.5 hour walking tour is more than sightseeing, it’s a sensory journey through history, architecture, and the lives of remarkable people and places, from Queen Marie of Romania to Mița Biciclista, the pioneering woman who dared to ride a bicycle at the beginning of the century.
From the Old Town’s hidden courtyards to the Royal Palace, Romanian Athenaeum, and iconic theatres, every stop blends art, culture, and intimate stories, offering a unique, personal connection to th...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance to Romanian Athenaeum
Suggested stops at cafés or landmarks for photo opportunities
Meals
Any other entrance fees or optional upgrades (except Romanian Athenaeum entrance fee)
Personal expenses, souvenirs, tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
Piata 21 Decembrie 1989, at ”The street Clock” in front of Architecture University ”Ion Mincu”.
We also can pick-up travellers from Otopeni Airport one hour before starting hour of the tour.
Return
Calea Dorobanți
Piata Romana
Itinerary
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National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
The National Theatre of Bucharest rises at the heart of the city as a stage of culture, intrigue, and revelation, a place where the stories of art, society, and even scandal unfold, inviting you to witness the drama and truth hidden behind its elegant façades
2
Old Town
We wander the narrow streets where centuries intertwine, discovering hidden courtyards, small treasures, and whispers of past lives. Here, the city reveals itself as a living, breathing organism.
3
Stavropoleos Monastery
A serene jewel of Brâncovenesc architecture, where light, stone, and silence meet. A place to pause, breathe, and witness the sacred in everyday life.
4
Macca Villacrosse Passage
Step into a hidden architectural gem, a covered passage lined with shops and history, a place where urban elegance meets intimate discovery.
5
Palatul CEC
Marvel at this iconic symbol of Romanian financial history, its ornate façade speaking of ambition, grandeur, and the sculptural poetry of civic architecture.
6
Capsa Pastry
Walk along the elegant avenue of Calea Victoriei, where history, commerce, and culture blend. Pause at Capsa Confectionery, a legendary meeting place of thinkers, artists, and strong women who shaped modern Romania.
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Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
Discover the elegance and legacy of Romanian royalty. Here, Queen Marie’s influence, taste, and vision are palpable, a celebration of feminine strength, culture, and diplomacy.
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The Romanian Athenaeum
A temple of music and national identity. Its frescoes, domes, and light invite reflection — a place to witness how art elevates both society and the individual spirit.
15 minutes
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Casa Mika Biciclista
Conclude the tour with a playful yet revolutionary spirit. Mița Biciclista, a bold, independent woman, lived here. Her house, an Art Nouveau treasure, reminds us that women have always shaped culture, style, and the life of the city — sometimes quietly, sometimes defiantly.
