Bucharest: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town

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Duration

4 hours

Take a 4-hour walking tour of Bucharest’s old town and discover the culinary traditions of Romania. See historical monuments and taste authentic Romanian dishes. Try local wines and different cheeses.

Highlights

Taste traditional Romanian food
Discover the history of the Old Town
Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting

Full description

Delve into the culinary culture of Bucharest on a 4-hour walking tour in the Romanian capital. On this private tour, you will immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the old town of Bucharest. Along the way you will get to know some of the most important historical places in the old town, such as Manuc’s Inn, Princely Court, Lipscani Street, and the Romulus and Remus Roman Monument.

The first stop will be at a restaurant to try traditional pies. Try some pies and learn why they are such an important part of the Romanian diet. It will be hard to choose one when they all look amazing. After you have indulged in some sweets, it is time for a wine and cheese tasting at Abel’s Wine Bar. Try some of the best Romanian wine with different types of cheese.

The famous restaurant Caru Cu Bere will be the final stop. The 130-year-old eatery is one of the historical symbols of Bucharest. Here you will try traditional bean soup with smoked bacon in a bread bowl with onion. Then you can taste mici (skinless sausages) with mustard. End your tour with some papanasi (traditional fried or boiled pastry) filled with jam with sour cream on top. Then you will be dropped off at your hotel, having discovered the real taste of Romanian food.