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Bohemian Bucharest markets and mahallas guided tour with tasting

From the heart of Bucharest to the tastes of the country, this tour takes you on a historical, architectural, and culinary adventure through the many faces (and tastes) of the city!

Your adventure begins in University Square, the geographical and administrative heart of the city. The first stop will be an exquisite turn-of-the-century townhouse, lovingly restored but with the sense of elegant decay so typical of Bucharest. Under trees and vines, you’ll sample a selection of Romanian entrees (gustari), including goat cheese, cured meat, spring onions, homemade bread, and locally brewed craft beers.

The tour continues to the Armenian quarter. Based around the Armenian church, their mahalla (neighbourhood) features a spectacular variety of architectural styles from all over Europe and the Ottoman empire. Crossing into the old Jewish quarter, you’ll then stop for the most famous street food, covrigi, before heading to discover one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas of the city: Mantuleasa.

After exploring 19th-century and inter-war Bucharest, you'll stop for an ice-cold Romanian weissbier, and then you'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. This is the largest and most famous of all the peasant markets in Bucharest.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Bucharest
Duration: 6 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

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Why you’ll love this…

  • Explore the neighbourhoods and flavours of Bucharest
  • Taste traditional Romanian food, including the best local cheeses
  • Visit the biggest and liveliest peasant market in the city
  • Hop aboard a tram and ride through the city alongside locals
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Important to know

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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Food and drink samples
  • A ‘peasant platter’ (local cheese and meats, plus seasonal vegetables and homemade bread)
  • Street snack
  • Tram tickets
  • 2 mici (includes bread and mustard)
  • Selection of local cheeses
  • 1 Wallachian doughnut
  • 3 beers
  • A shot of Palinca
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What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

The National Theatre - Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 2, București, Romania

Meeting point:

On the stairs of the theatre in front of the main entrance

Provider

Urban Adventures

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