There are so many interesting places in the city that tours in Bucharest can be conducted every day and none of them will be similar to the previous one. A sightseeing tour of Bucharest necessarily covers the Unification Revolution Square, the Triumphal Arch, Victory Boulevard, the Parliament building and the Village Museum.
Prices for Excursions in Bucharest
The cost of a five-hour excursion in Bucharest is approximately 190 RON. Themed tours dedicated to places associated with Count Dracula have also been developed. The central highlight of these tours is the count’s castle, where he actually never lived.
Private Guide in Bucharest
Guided tours in Bucharest pass through the caravanserai Hanul lui Manuc, the Cişmigiu Gardens, as well as the Royal Palace, Kretzulescu Palace, and the Princely Court. To see as many sights as possible, you can take a bus tour around Bucharest. The city’s tourist bureau operates four double-decker buses with 77 seats each. They make 14 stops around the city every 15 minutes. Travelers are offered brochures describing each attraction in detail. The price of a 50-minute tour is 25 RON for adults and 10 RON for children aged 7–14. Younger children are admitted free of charge.
If you get tired of sightseeing in the city, you can also take excursions from Bucharest to the surrounding areas. Many castles and monasteries are located around the Romanian capital. The main place of pilgrimage for tourists is the Snagov Monastery located on an island.
A Visit to Dracula
This is where the tomb of Count Dracula is located, which has brought many misfortunes upon the monastery: the territory was conquered by the Turks, the buildings were destroyed by hurricanes, and earthquakes caused further damage. In addition to the grave of Vlad the Impaler, visitors are shown medieval paintings, frescoes, the church, and the bell tower.
