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Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour

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From the heart of the city to the tastes of the country, this tour takes you on a historical, architectural, and culinary adventure through the many faces (and tastes) of Bucharest! Journey deep into the neighbourhoods of La Belle Époque Bucharest, while sampling the traditional peasant foods that define Romanian cuisine.
  • Sample 3 local beers (or 1 beer, 1 wine, 1 sour-cherry brandy) and brave a shot of Romanian brandy
  • Taste traditional Romanian food, including the best local cheese, the beloved mici street snack)
  • Hop aboard a tram and ride through the city alongside locals (Tram ticket included)
  • Taste a doughnut only found in this part of the country
  • Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
  • Explore the neighbourhoods and flavours of Bucharest with local English-speaking guide
  • Browse through the biggest and liveliest peasant market in Bucharest
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
Departure Point

Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 2, București 010051, Romania "On the stairs of the National Theatre in front of the main entrance, Nicolae Bălcescu 2, Bucureşti. If you are using Uber, please use this address: Bd. Nicolae Bălcescu 2 instead of writing National Theatre.

Return Details

Piata Sf. Gheorghe, București, Romania Saint George Square/ Unirea Square

  • National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale), Bucharest, Romania
    Your Bucharest tour begins at the National Theatre the geographical and administrative heart of the city, and the scene of titanic street battles between miners and students immediately after the Romanian Revolution.
    15 minutes
  • Str. Batiștei, București, Romania
    We will take a short walk to Strada Batistei, formerly known as the 'St Germain' of Bucharest and the site of the old American embassy, now an overgrown testament to different times. This area is famed for its 19th-century Neo Romanian architecture that defines much of the national style.
    20 minutes
  • Biserica Batiștei, Str. Batiștei 19, București 030167, Romania
    We will pass by the Batiștei Church (Romanian: Biserica Batiștei) is a Romanian Orthodox church with an interesting history.
    15 minutes
  • Strada Armenească, București 030167, Romania
    We'll then make your way to the Armenian quarter. The Armenians were a vibrant and successful merchant community in the 18th and 19th centuries, thanks to their valuable role as 'middlemen' for the Ottomans. Based around the Armenian church, their mahalla (neighborhood) features a spectacular variety of architectural styles from all over Europe and the Ottoman empire, as the wealthy merchants strove to out-do each other in taste and elegance. Classical, Belle Époque, Modernist, New-Romanian, Balkanic, eclectic — this quarter boasts all these styles, including the oldest documented house in Bucharest, which you will visit.
    60 minutes
  • Calea Moșilor, București, Romania
    After, we'll experience the quintessential Bucharest public transport: a short ride on a tram. Rattling along the famous Mosilor Street, you’ll enter into Communist Bucharest, with its regimented blocks and housing projects, as you make your way to the famous Obor Market.
    20 minutes
  • Piata Obor Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
    We will spend some time in the main market of the city bustling with colours smells and amazing street food to enjoy. You will have time to do some shopping for traditional items after which we will sit down to taste some local produce and extremely tasty street food.
    100 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please notify at least 24 hours in advance as to whether you have any food allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary needs, such as vegetarian/vegan or gluten intolerant
  • Small Group tour size a maximum of 12 people. Private tour option available just for you and your group.
  • Food samples Include: ‘Peasant platter’ (local cheese and meats, seasonal vegetables, and homemade bread); street snack; 2 mici (includes bread and mustard); election of local cheeses and produce; Wallachian doughnut
  • Drink samples Include: 3 beers (or 1 beer, 1 wine and 1 sour-cherry brandy); a shot of tuica (Romanian brandy). Soft drinks and coffee/tea are available as alcohol drinks replacement if required.
  • We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
  • During this tour we walk around 6 km and use the public transportation network
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
50cyrilo
01 Jun 2025
Alex was a great and knowledgeable guide. He told us stories of Romania and pointed out interesting things that I would have missed if I were on my own. He looked after us well.
Chris D
01 Jun 2025
Great taste of Bucharest. Alex did a great job explaining all the landmarks and history as we went along. The food stops were very good and an authentic taste of Romania. It went very smoothly and I felt I got every bit of my monies worth. Great tour!! Highly recommend!!
William_P
25 May 2025
Great tour involving some history, old food market visit and more food and drink than you can imagine!
This tour in Bucharest is organized by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Romania

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