Explore the traditional markets of Bucharest

(minibus tour, 3 – 4 hours)

Enjoy one of the best things in Bucharest – the traditional farmers’ markets, selling fresh produce mainly from the countryside.

To schedule a tour or for price quotes (according to group size), please contact us la tours@citycompass.ro.

To schedule a tour or for price quotes (according to group size), please call us at +40 0728 470 926 or tours@citycompass.ro

From Communism to Democracy

Available in English, Romanian, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

This fascinating minibus tour takes you places that most expats living in the north and tourists never see: typical communist-era neighborhoods that really haven’t changed much since communism; as well as the seats of power and the edifices of a collapsed (?) ideology. Gain insight into how modern Romanians live in a city that is a relic and daily reminder of its history.
Our expert guide (a Bucharest native) will take you on a journey to deep within the heart of the city’s cultural and political history: fifty years of communism, twenty years of democracy, and the “Golden Age” of the interwar period have all shaped the city in different and profound ways.
After visiting many engaging sites, neighbourhoods and a traditional market, we will have an open discussion for your questions and comments in a hotel for approx. 45 minutes. The discussion will be moderated by our guide.
 

Sights on the tour:

Piata Victoriei
Calea Victoriei
Dambovita
Palace of the people
Ferentari quarter
Unirii square
University square
Calea Mosilor
Obor market
Floreasca
Herastrau

Duration: 4 hours

Meet our historian expert on for an unforgettable two-hour trek through history, art, politics and religion, that will change the way you see the city. Price per person 70 RON.

Did you know that Calea Victoriei was originally made of wood, and called “The Bridge to Mogosoaia”?

Do you know what the Cismigiu Gardens and the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris have in common?

Did you know that the Athenaeum was never meant to be a concert hall?

Interested in discovering more about contemporary Bucharest through its fascinating history, and meanwhile meeting new people?

City Compass will take you on a journey through Bucharest’s history. We will discover the Royal Palace – National Art Museum, the Romanian Atheneum, the Revolution Square, Vilacrosse Passage, Stavropoleos Church and many more

Our meeting point is the entrance of Cismigiu Garden (opposite the City Hall PMB).

To register, please call us at +40 0728 470 926 or write at  tours@citycompass.ro

Language: English

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To ensure the highest quality for every participant, we have limited the number of places available; so, please register as soon as possible!

For any other information about the City Tours or how to schedule a personalized tour (price quotes according to group size), please call us at +40 0728 470 926 or write us at tours@citycompass.ro. Tours are available in English, Romanian, German, French, Italian and Spanish.