Discover the Vibrant Charm of Bucharest: 6-Day Itinerary

Giorgo

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bucharest, Romania's capital city, with this exciting 6-day itinerary. Explore historic landmarks, lush parks, fascinating museums, and more in this vibrant destination.

Trip to Bucharest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$105

$ 16

Palace-turned-museum featuring exhibits on the life of the famous Romanian musician George Enuscu.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Sandy paths, tree-shaded benches & popular stops for al fresco dining in a small urban park.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Early 1700s Orthodox church with frescoes, mosaics & the ornate tomb of Constantin Brâncoveanu.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold.

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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A cover of yellow glass tops this dramatic 19th-century passageway lined with pubs & restaurants.

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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This tall marble monument with a metal crown honors the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Library open to all with a diverse collection of Romanian & international books, plus reading rooms.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

8 - 11 min

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Tranquil, shallow lake within a lush park offers boat tours & rentals, a fountain & scenic views.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$15

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Landmark 1800s cemetery with ornate funerary sculptures & the tombs of many illustrious Romanians.

2:00 AM - 3:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

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

3:30 AM - 5:30 AM

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$10

Day 2

$220

$ 8

Protected lakeland with walking paths, plus hides for spotting marsh harriers, moorhens & coots.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Orthodox monastery founded during the reign of Alexander II Mircea (1568–77) & often restored since.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

16 - 23 min

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Synagogue inaugurated in the 1860s, designed to echo Vienna's neo-Moorish Leopoldstädter Tempel.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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Ornate former royal residence rebuilt in the 1930s, home to 19th- and 20th-century Romanian art.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Red-brick Orthodox church with bell towers dating to the 1720s, plus later icons & interior frescos.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$40

4 - 6 min

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Numismatic collections & historical exhibits in the bank's former 19th-century headquarters.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helena

This functioning religious & civic landmark hosts a popular Palm Sunday pilgrimage & other services.

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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

1:30 AM - 2:15 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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Weaponry through the ages, including swords & firearms, plus models of fortifications & transport.

2:45 AM - 4:45 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Science-based exhibits & optical tricks in a family-friendly museum with magic mirrors & holograms.

5:15 AM - 6:15 AM

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$25

Day 3

$145

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Orthodox monastery in Brâncovenesc style dating to 1715 with carved wooden doors & a museum.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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10:30 PM - 12:00 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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12:30 AM - 1:00 AM

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$10

9 - 14 min

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1:30 AM - 2:30 AM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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Intimate urban park since 1870 with statues, benches, a lake & fountain, plus a playground & gazebo.

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM

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Free

Day 4

$290

$ 13

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

22 - 27 min

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Many newspapers are headquartered in this large Communist-era building completed in 1957.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

Collections of folk costumes, ceramics & icons explore Romanian culture in a stately 1941 building.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Early 19th-century palace exhibiting varied private art collections donated to the Romanian state.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Indoor/outdoor museum of Romanian railway history, with a large model set & antique engines.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$20

17 - 21 min

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Large urban green space with a lake & a pool, plus a botanical garden, skate park & running trails.

11:00 PM - 12:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Outdoor water park with high-speed & gentle slides, a lazy river, a kids' splash area & a wave pool.

1:00 AM - 4:00 AM

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$60

Day 5

$200

$ 13

Ferestroika- Reservation in advance Only

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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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

4 - 6 min

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Large state museum showcasing a wide range of rock, mineral & gem exhibits & dinosaur fossils.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

6 - 8 min

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Opulent 80-room former residence of Romanian president Ceausescu, built in 1964, with lush gardens.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

Directions

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

Directions

10:30 PM - 12:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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1:00 AM - 2:00 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 AM - 4:30 AM

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$30

Day 6

$80

$ 24

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

19 - 23 min

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Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Housing the prime minister, this notable 20th-century building boasts monumental classical design.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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Former private collection of 19th- & 20th-century Romanian & French art, including Matisse & Renoir.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

12 - 15 min

Directions

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Museum of firefighting housed in an imposing 42m-high structure built in 1890 as a watchtower.

12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

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$10

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Sprawling lakeside sanctuary founded in 1608, with a cemetery & a church known for its frescoes.

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $1118 In total

Activities & Food:$1040

Transport:$78