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10 Best Historical Tours In Romania

Romania's standouts.

The 10 most popular historical tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.

10 Best Historical Tours In Romania

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour - The nationalisation and neighborhood changes you can see with your own eyes

1.Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

Most Popular★ 4.9

Walk Bucharest’s communist story in 3 hours, from the Patriarchal Cathedral to Revolution Square, with Parliament, secret police sites, and daily life.

“Andrea was really passionate and knowledgeable about the communist history of Romania. We has a lot of questions and were a very curious group and she answered all our questions with appropriate real life examples in Romania. A must tour for those who are interested in history, communism and dangers of lurching to the left…”

918 reviews3 hoursFrom $31by I TRAVEL IN ROMANIA

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Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local

Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local - The start: one street with six cemeteries and one big lesson

2.Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local

★ 4.9

Walk Bucharest’s darkest chapters with a local guide, from Bellu Cemetery to the 1989 Revolution sites, plus metro rides and a snack.

“Amazing experience! Alex, the guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about history, culture and architecture. Prepare for a log of walking since there is a lot tl see. Being with sb who knows his city and culture so well trully gives you a deeper and more thorough understanding and experience outside the common touristy spots.…”

301 reviews3 hoursFrom $55by Asociația Coolturală Nouă ne pasă!

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Bucharest: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

Bucharest: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour - Meet at the Romanian Athenaeum with the purple umbrella

3.Bucharest: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

★ 4.7

Walk Bucharest’s historic core on a small group tour, starting at the Romanian Athenaeum and ending at Parliament, with smart stories.

“Elvis was spectacular! He knows so much! No wonder he is a top academician!(Hold PhD in theoretical physics from UK! No kidding). Despite living abroad more than a decade, he knows the city very well! He knows the detailed history of his country and the city. Had a very good insight on the politics of…”

152 reviews3 hoursFrom $22by ArtistaTours

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Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest

Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest - Old Princely Court Ruins and Vlad links: history you can see, not just read

4.Guided Walking Tour of Historical Bucharest

★ 5.0

A 3-hour guided walking tour of historical Bucharest with hotel pickup, major landmarks, and clear Cold War context, in English.

“I had a female guide. Her name is Alina or something similar. She arrived late. We started walking and she started the tour ok. Then she started talking about the Romanian dictator Ceaușescu. She pointed her finger to me explaining how one was watched and brainwashed. I understand was she was doing, but after half…”

84 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $30.77by Claires Bucharest Guided Tours

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Roma Culture, Realities and Slavery History, Walking tour

Roma Culture, Realities and Slavery History, Walking tour - Romana Square and the former slave market: the hardest, most important start

5.Roma Culture, Realities and Slavery History, Walking tour

★ 4.9

Bucharest 3-hour Roma history walking tour: slavery market site, Holocaust memorials, myths vs reality, optional jewelry workshop. $30.

“It was really good and our guide did a great job on the tour. It was a good mix between walk and talk, pictures/photos and breaks where we could ask and talk about all the information we got. It was very down to earth and enjoyable.”

52 reviews3 hoursFrom $30by I TRAVEL IN ROMANIA

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Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Holocaust Memorial | Private Car Tour

Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Holocaust Memorial | Private Car Tour - Museum of Jewish Community History and the Great Synagogue (First Stop)

6.Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Holocaust Memorial | Private Car Tour

★ 5.0

Private car tour through Bucharest’s Jewish sites, including the Holocaust Memorial and cemeteries, with an English guide, pickup, WiFi, and tickets.

“Our guide was excellent (regretfully I forgot his name). He gave us a great introduction and understanding of the history of the Jews in Romania. My husband has mobility issues and our guide was great at helping my husband, and he had compassion for his situation. I highly recommend this tour.”

38 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $113.84by Discover Romania Tours

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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal - Victory Street and inter-war Bucharest: the city changes its costume

7.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

★ 5.0

Private 4-hour Bucharest history-and-food walk, starting at Carol I and ending with a three-course Romanian meal. Carbon neutral.

“Monica was our guide and she was amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly throughout and treated us to a lovely traditional meal at the end. This was our first day in the city and was the perfect start to our trip. Would recommend this tour with Urban Adventures.”

34 reviews4 hoursFrom $140by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Europe

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Brasov: Historic Gems Sighișoara, Rupea and Viscri Day Tour


8.Brasov: Historic Gems Sighișoara, Rupea and Viscri Day Tour

★ 5.0

Rupea Fortress, UNESCO Sighișoara and Viscri Fortified Church in one small-group day from Brașov. English guide, pickup.

“Dan was very attentive, he explained many things to us and drove very well and was very kind the whole time, a lovely person, it was sad when i had to say goodbye to him, it’s been a pleasure to know your country with this great person”

31 reviews9 hoursFrom $108by Active Travel Day Tours

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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center - Memorial of Rebirth: Royal Palace, the Balcony, and King Carol

9.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

★ 5.0

Bucharest Old Center food and history tour: Romanian Athenaeum, Stavropoleos, Manuc’s Inn, Capsa sweets. English, small group, 2.5 hrs.

“This tour was absolutely wonderful. We had delicious and authentic Romanian food from places only locals would know about, and the hosts took us through historical sites in Bucharest, some food-oriented and some not, and told us about their personal experiences with events in the country's recent history. Highly recommend!!”

21 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $108.02

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Half-Day Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Bucharest

Half-Day Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Bucharest - Great Synagogue: 1845 to 1945, Told Through Architecture

10.Half-Day Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Bucharest

★ 5.0

A small-group Jewish heritage walking tour in Bucharest with a private guide, iPad historical photos, and three major synagogue stops.

“Absolutely fabulous! Well organized tour. Can't recommend it enough to anybody visiting Bucharest. Every stop we went to we learned something new and it was a nice balance of culture and history with charismatic hosts along the way . Jacky, our guide was one of the best guides that I've ever experienced on any tour.”

20 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $318.06by Laura Genescu

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