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Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Bucharest was once called ”Little Paris of the East” for its sophisticated Belle Époque elegance. But beneath the Romanian capital’s grand boulevards lies a more complex story of defiance.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how an Ottoman trading hub became a modern European city, surviving fascism and one of history’s most dramatic revolutions.

The tour starts at the historic CEC Bank on Calea Victoriei. You’ll see the Villacrosse Passage with its vintage charm, and then follow the city’s most prestigious boulevard past architecture that’s seen centuries of political upheaval.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories that reveal how ordinary Romanians lived, loved, and fought for their beliefs through some of Europe’s most turbulent decades. The tour ends at Victory Square, where history and modern politics meet, and where you’ll find the impressive headquarters of the Romanian government, Victoria Palace.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

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Calea Victoriei
București 030022, Romania

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff
București 01134, Romania

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History.

What To Expect

Palace of the Deposits and Consignments (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour starts at the historic CEC Bank on Calea Victoriei. You’ll discover how an Ottoman trading hub became a modern European city, surviving fascism and one of history’s most dramatic revolutions.
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Macca Villacrosse Passage (Pass By)

You’ll see the Villacrosse Passage with its vintage charm, and then follow the city’s most prestigious boulevard past architecture that’s seen centuries of political upheaval.
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University of Bucharest (Pass By)

You'll see University Square, where brave students sparked the 1989 Revolution, and the streets where elegant mansions once housed aristocrats, courtesans, and political conspirators.
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National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale) (Pass By)

On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about "Ion Luca Caragiale" National Theatre.
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The Italian Church (Pass By)

On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about The Italian Church.
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Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (Pass By)

Find out where King Michael of Romania learned to swim in Hotel Lido’s revolutionary wave pool
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Memorial of Rebirth (Pass By)

Stand in Revolution Square where Ceaușescu’s final speech turned into chaos as the crowd began booing and chanting ”Down with Ceaușescu!”
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The Romanian Athenaeum (Pass By)

Visit the Romanian Athenaeum, built through the ”Un leu pentru Ateneu” campaign, where citizens donated one leu each
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Amzei Church (Pass By)

On this walking tour, you'll pass by and learn about Amzei Church.
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Museum of Art Collections (Pass By)

Hear how underground tunnels beneath Calea Victoriei may have served as escape routes for nobility and communist officials
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Palace Casino (Pass By)

Discover Casa Vernescu, a casino housed in a mansion that’s haunted by political intrigue and tragic love affairs
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George Enescu Museum (Muzeul George Enescu) (Pass By)

Walk past the building where George Enescu composed his famous Romanian Rhapsodies
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Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History (Pass By)

Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Transportation.
  • Food and drink.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Accessibility information for the Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
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  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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