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The 14 Best Old Town Tours in Bucharest

14 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $6

Lipscani is a handful of streets that carry most of the city’s nightlife and its oldest surviving buildings, including a princely court that goes back to Vlad Țepeș. These 14 tours cover it on foot by day and by glass at night; both work, rarely in the same outing.

Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town - Price and what it really covers (the $26 logic)
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Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town

1.Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Bucharest Old Town pub crawl with a local guide, multiple themed stops, a welcome shot at each, and photos and videos included.

“Our guides, Katy, Andreea and Carmen, were absolute stars. Their energy and friendliness made the night not just fun, but truly special. They made everyone feel welcome, kept the group hyped, and ensured that everyone had a safe and exciting time. You get welcome shots,, and tons of laughs. It’s not just about drinking – it’s about connecting, dancing, and soaking in the vibrant energy of Bucharest. Whether you’re solo or with a group, this is hands down one of the best ways to experience the city's nightlife. Huge thanks to Andreea, Katy and Carmen for making the night so amazing – I’d do it again in a heartbeat! 🥳💃…”

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Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism - Meeting Point in the City Center, and a Handy Finish at Manuc’s Inn
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Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

2.Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Bucharest Old Town, Revolution Square and Calea Victoriei in 2.5 hours. Small group, English guide, photo stops, ending at Manuc’s Inn.

“This was a fantastic tour and my guide, Stefania was so nice and very informative and knowledgeable on many aspects of life in the city, both past and present. After the tour, I felt I knew a lot more about the history and culture of Bucharest. I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town) - Palace of Parliament: Bucharest’s Record-Holder, Seen Up Close
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4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game - Stop 1, Macca Villacrosse Passage: a shortcut with a story
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Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game

4.Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Bucharest Old Town treasure hunt game, self-paced puzzle walk from Hanul lui Manuc. 2.2 miles, offline app, $6 per person.

“We enjoy the quest a lot! We found out some places which were not noticed before😊 not to long distances to go, all places are in the old town. Recommend to everyone”

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Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour - University Square Meeting Point: Michael the Brave Starts the Story
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Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour

5.Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

A 2-hour small-group stroll through Bucharest’s Old Town, with hidden churches, a moved-church story, and covrigi included.

“Had the best walking tour ever with Mihaela yesterday. She is very knowledgeable and passionate and I loved that and how she explained her stories. She used slides and went above and beyond as a tour guide. I feel I have learnt so much thanks to Michaela and I am very grateful to her for the tour, her stories, educating me and all she showed me. I loved her amazing energy that made this tour fun. I would happily book more tours with Mihaela.”

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Bucharest Bachelors Stag or Hen Old Town Party Night Out - Meeting at Moxy Bucharest Old Town: easy start, easy finish
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Bucharest Bachelors Stag or Hen Old Town Party Night Out

Private Bar Crawl in Bucharest - Old Town Area - The Calea Victoriei portion: clubs, late hours, and door rules that vary
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Private Bar Crawl in Bucharest – Old Town Area

7.Private Bar Crawl in Bucharest – Old Town Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Private Bucharest bar crawl through Old Town and Calea Victoriei with an English party guide, included shots, and flexible club stops.

“I attended the Halloween 2025 pub crawl and it was a crazy night, My friends and I were guided by Ada, Cosmin, and Ana, three truly fantastic and fun people. But above all, the time I spent with Ana was truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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The Fixers walking tour of the Old Town in Bucharest - The route in plain English, how the stops connect
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The Fixers walking tour of the Old Town in Bucharest

Hidden Bucharest: Discover Secrets of the Old Town - Russian Church and the 1989 Revolution Angle You Actually Remember
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Hidden Bucharest: Discover Secrets of the Old Town

9.Hidden Bucharest: Discover Secrets of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $33

2-hour small-group stroll through Bucharest Old Town, with covrigi, 1989 Revolution stories, hidden alleys, and theatre stops.

“Our guide was prompt, and very courteous on meeting up. She presented my wife and I with a Romanian chocolate bar which I thought was a really nice touch. She was extremely informative on the things on the trip and extremely knowledgeable when asked questions about, well basically anything, from where best to eat to what happened in the communist era, and everything in between. A lovely lady and a thoroughly enjoyable trip. I can only apologise I did not take down the spelling of her name, Mihelia.Read more”

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Bucharest: Tour of Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism - Starting at the Romanian Athenaeum: where the city shows off its French side
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Bucharest: Tour of Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

10.Tour of Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $21

Bucharest tour blending Romanian kings and WWII with Ceaușescu and Old Town cobblestones, starting at Romanian Athenaeum.

“Amazing tour with Laura. We walk to visit the most important place of bucarest with our Guide who was very nice, professionnal and who share with us a lot of Roamanian history. Thank you Laura♥️”

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Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour - Price and What You Actually Get in 3 Hours
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Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour

11.Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Bucharest Old Town in 3 hours with an English guide, medieval-to-modern stories, neoclassical sights, and 1 included lemonade.

“Guide was no show in Bucharest and Viator company failed to respond to multiple communications to resolve failure.”

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Bucharest: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town - Abel’s Wine Bar: Romanian wine meets cheese, guided
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Bucharest: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town

12.4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $300

4-hour private Bucharest Old Town food tour with Romanian pies, Abel’s wine and cheese, and Caru cu Bere classics, ending at your hotel.

“We were picked up at our hotel which was the reason I picked this tour. The car too small for 2 of my taller travelers in group We squeezed in like “sardines in a can”. We saw lots of sights by car for 10 mins & then started our walking tour. 1st we had “pies” which are like burritos. 2nd was wine tasting with 5 bottles for 5 people! Wow! Great wines. Beautiful charcuterie board fit for a King. 3rd was 113 year old beer hall named Caru cu bere. Then the Guide said he was leaving us & to use our own Uber app to get home when we…”

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Wine tasting in Bucharest Old town - bonus cheese platter - Meeting at Ion Luca Caragiale National Theatre, then easing into the evening
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Wine tasting in Bucharest Old town – bonus cheese platter

13.Wine tasting in Bucharest Old town – bonus cheese platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Night Old Town walk plus Romanian wine tasting in Bucharest, with 3 wines and a free cheese platter. Small group, 3 hours.

“This was a wonderful tour! Vlad was very knowledgeable about the history of Bucharest and the stories behind the buildings and monuments we saw. It was definitely good to see the city with someone who really knows it to make sure we saw all the most important sights. Vlad was extremely friendly and we had a wonderful time”

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Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town' - Stop 1 in Old Town: The Palinca Shot-First Tradition
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Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani ‘Old Town’

14.Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani ‘Old Town’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

VIP pub crawl in Bucharest’s Lipscani Old Town. Sip Palinca shots, hit upscale bars and a rooftop terrace with a guide who meets you.

“I had a great time. Took the crawl with 6 French guys. At the end of the crawl, I was surprised how much French I picked up, which is also a good reason to mix with people from other countries. The "Drunken Lords" pub is a spot not to be missed.”

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