Overview
From the heart of the city to the tastes of the country, this tour takes you on a historical, architectural, and culinary adventure through the many faces (and tastes) of Bucharest! Journey deep into the neighbourhoods of La Belle Époque Bucharest, while sampling the traditional peasant foods that define Romanian cuisine.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Sample 3 local beers (or 1 beer, 1 wine, 1 sour-cherry brandy) and brave a shot of Romanian brandy
Taste traditional Romanian food, including the best local cheese, the beloved mici street snack)
Hop aboard a tram and ride through the city alongside locals (Tram ticket included)
Taste a doughnut only found in this part of the country
Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
Explore the neighbourhoods and flavours of Bucharest with local English-speaking guide
Browse through the biggest and liveliest peasant market in Bucharest
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
"On the stairs of the National Theatre in front of the main entrance, Nicolae Bălcescu 2, Bucureşti. If you are using Uber, please use this address: Bd. Nicolae Bălcescu 2 instead of writing National Theatre.
End point
Saint George Square/ Unirea Square
Good to know
COVID-19 Health & Safety
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info
Dietary Notes
Please notify at least 24 hours in advance as to whether you have any food allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary needs, such as vegetarian/vegan or gluten intolerant.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
*Your tour visits venues that serve food from local sources, and also goes to the farmers' market where we buy produce from small family farms from around Bucharest.
*This tour also cuts out single use plastic by offering tap water at the locations we visit.
*Your tour visits off-the beaten path locations, avoiding the overcrowded touristic sites of the city and giving you more insight into local life.
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What to expect
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National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
15 min
Your Bucharest tour begins at the National Theatre the geographical and administrative heart of the city, and the scene of titanic street battles between miners and students immediately after the Romanian Revolution.
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20 min
We will take a short walk to Strada Batistei, formerly known as the 'St Germain' of Bucharest and the site of the old American embassy, now an overgrown testament to different times. This area is famed for its 19th-century Neo Romanian architecture that defines much of the national style.
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15 min
We will pass by the Batiștei Church (Romanian: Biserica Batiștei) is a Romanian Orthodox church with an interesting history.
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1 hour
We'll then make your way to the Armenian quarter. The Armenians were a vibrant and successful merchant community in the 18th and 19th centuries, thanks to their valuable role as 'middlemen' for the Ottomans. Based around the Armenian church, their mahalla (neighborhood) features a spectacular variety of architectural styles from all over Europe and the Ottoman empire, as the wealthy merchants strove to out-do each other in taste and elegance. Classical, Belle Époque, Modernist, New-Romanian, Balkanic, eclectic — this quarter boasts all these styles, including the oldest documented house in Bucharest, which you will visit.
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20 min
After, we'll experience the quintessential Bucharest public transport: a short ride on a tram. Rattling along the famous Mosilor Street, you’ll enter into Communist Bucharest, with its regimented blocks and housing projects, as you make your way to the famous Obor Market.
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Piata Obor Bucuresti
1 hour 40 min
We will spend some time in the main market of the city bustling with colours smells and amazing street food to enjoy. You will have time to do some shopping for traditional items after which we will sit down to taste some local produce and extremely tasty street food.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- During this tour we walk around 6 km and use the public transportation network
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour
Can I cancel Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
"On the stairs of the National Theatre in front of the main entrance, Nicolae Bălcescu 2, Bucureşti. If you are using Uber, please use this address: Bd.
What's included?
- Sample 3 local beers (or 1 beer, 1 wine, 1 sour-cherry brandy) and brave a shot of Romanian brandy
- Taste traditional Romanian food, including the best local cheese, the beloved mici street snack)
- Hop aboard a tram and ride through the city alongside locals (Tram ticket included)
- Taste a doughnut only found in this part of the country
- Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Explore the neighbourhoods and flavours of Bucharest with local English-speaking guide
- Browse through the biggest and liveliest peasant market in Bucharest
What's not included?
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale), Piata Obor Bucuresti.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Romania
