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A Week in Bucharest: Exploring Art, Parks, and Cuisine

Florin Zeru

16 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Bucharest, Romania! Discover the vibrant art scene at the National Museum of Art and The Romanian Athenaeum. Experience the excitement of Circus Park and Buffalo Baz. Indulge in delicious meals at Trattoria Paradis and Restaurant Irisa. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bucharest's parks like Kiseleff Park and Grădina Cișmigiu. Don't miss iconic landmarks like the Constitution Square and The Triumphal Arch. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Bucharest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$85

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$ 4

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

National Museum of Art

Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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Directions

The Romanian Athenaeum

Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Circus Park

This small, scenic park with a lake & vegetation offers a playground & walking paths.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Buffalo Baz

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$50

Day 2

+

$76

·

$ 6

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Bazilescu Park

Sprawling park with tree-lined walking paths, kids' playgrounds & the ruins of an old theater.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Therme

Popular center featuring a range of mineral pools, waterslides, saunas & an indoor botanical garden.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$38

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Trattoria Paradis

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$38

Day 3

+

$49

·

$ 4

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

~

Directions

Zoo Bucharest

Family-friendly animal attraction with around 100 species & exotic gardens attracting many birds.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Kiseleff Park

Green space demarcated around 1832, with sculptures & busts of notable Romanians & Roman poet Ovid.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Restaurant Irisa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$34

Day 4

+

$73

·

$ 7

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Constitution Square

Huge space beside the Palace of Parliament, host to concerts, a Christmas market & New Year events.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$8

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Children's Town Bucharest

Amusement park with classic rides like bumper cars, plus playgrounds & interactive water features.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$5

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Grădina Cișmigiu

This tree-filled, English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Restaurant Il Corso

Arch of Triumph Food & Fun

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

•

$50

3 - 4 min

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Directions

The Triumphal Arch

27-m high granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

•

$10

Day 5

+

$47

·

$ 6

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Children's World Park

Playgrounds, BBQ pits & flower-lined paths in a tranquil recreation area of a busy amusement park.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Parcul Tei

A ferris wheel, merry-go-round & bumper cars are highlights of this grassy, tree-filled park.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Trattoria "Il Calcio"

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$42

Day 6

+

$44

·

$ 6

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

~

Directions

Carol I Park

Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Tineretului Park

Big park known for its lake, Sala Polivalenta sports complex, kids' area & trails for cycling.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park

Large park featuring a lake with 5 small islands, plus a church, playgrounds & sports facilities.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Trattoria Monza

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$44

Day 7

+

$42

·

$ 4

ibis Bucharest Gare de Nord

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA

Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Izvor Park

Urban green space opposite the Palace of Parliament featuring open lawn areas & a playground.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Restaurant L'Atelier

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $449 In total

Activities & Food:$415

Transport:$34