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Taste your way through Bucharest’s most charming and unusual ‘mahallas,’ or neighborhoods, on a small-group food tour. Venture beyond crowded squares and Communist architecture to discover the Romanian capital’s quieter, Belle Époque quarters, where Old World elegance meets bohemian flair. Along the way, pop in to lively markets, specialty shops, and cafes to sample the best of artisan Romanian cuisine like goats-milk cheese, cured meat, homemade bread, craft beer, and Wallachian doughnuts.

Skip the tourist traps and gain insight into Romania’s culinary culture on a street food tour of Bucharest. Try specialties including mint lemonade, zacusca, and local cheeses as you learn about the city’s dining trends and influences, and be immersed in the city’s vibrant atmosphere as you stroll its streets by foot.

Boasting over 6,000 years of viticulture, Romania is one of Europe’s oldest wine hubs. But most travelers overlook the region’s tastiest legacy. During this wine-tasting, you’ll discover Romania’s standout reds, rosés, and whites—all from the comfort of Bucharest. In an authentic winery, listen to legends of Romanian vineyards and the stories surrounding wine production. You’ll also have a chance to taste wines from around the world, with over 100 labels on the menu.

This private combo tour in Bucharest pairs traditional Romanian culture and architecture with wine. Get a sense of country life right in the city at the open-air Village Museum, featuring faithful replicas of peasant houses, cabins, watermills, and more from all across the country. Then, get cozy at a historic manor and Bucharest’s oldest wine bar for a guided tasting of four Romanian wines served with local sausages and cheese.

Enjoy a 20 km bike tour in one of the most famous and oldest wine-growing regions in Romania, the €ofTuscany of Romania€! Combine the beauty of wine tasting and experience local culture in a healthy and active way, on the bicycle!

This private day tour from Bucharest combines the mystery of a subterranean salt mine with the bubbling mud 'volcanoes' of Buzau County, topped off with some of Romania's best wine. Descend underground to explore the caverns of Unirea Salt Mine, Europe's second-largest salt mine, and then refresh with an optional optional wine tasting at Lacerta Winery. End the day with a look at the curious geothermal cones that spout mud and natural gases near the town of Berca.

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Food is the ingredient that binds us together. We love food and people, so if you do too, this activity is perfect for you. You will have fun and feel comfortable, while meeting new people and a different culture. We will cook together 3 traditional Romanian dishes, using only local products and specific cooking techniques. You will discover Romanian culinary traditions and find out stories about Romanians, our lifestyle and preferences. We are 100% flexible in regards to food, pick up time and duration. Vegetarians or vegans are welcome.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Romanian wine production on this full-day tour from Bucharest. Visit some of the country's best sellers, accompanied by a guide who provides engaging commentary as you tour. Round-trip transportation from Bucharest means no need to rent a car or decide who will be the sober driver. Wine tastings at each cellar are included, and you'll stop for lunch (own expense) at one of the area's best restaurants.

It can be difficult for visitors to know the best spots to experience a city’s nightlife. Discover Bucharest by night on a bar crawl led by a local guide, and be immersed in the city’s party culture at a number of different locations, enjoying a free shot at each. Enjoy a customizable itinerary according to group preferences, and absorb live entertainment as you mingle with city natives.

Experience the best of Romanian wine and cheese on a 3-hour gastronomy tour in Bucharest. En route to the wine bar, enjoy a guided tour of Old Town. Pause whenever you like to take photos in front of the city’s illuminated monuments.  Sample three distinct wines coupled with a complimentary cheese platter, while your guide explains Romanian cuisine and food culture. Leave with exclusive recommendations for local restaurants.

Are you a lover of coffee and sweets? You will find out that Romanians are too. The coffee culture is increasing in Bucharest especially being represented by speciality coffee and we give you the opportunity to test some of them, and to sample cold brew or hot coffees that we love. Ofcourse, we will not forget about sweets and we will stop and eat at least three types of traditional or famous sweets for our city: a traditional sweet "coliva" (rare to buy, that we cook mainly for funerals), an invented cake Joffre (made at the beginning of the 20th century) and a french eclair (yes, they are famous, among the best in Europe). Between tastings, you will visit architectural landmarks and find out interesting stories about how coffee was introduced in Romania and how we suffered without it during communism and also stories of how we like our sweets or how we cook them. Expect a gift at the end!

Discover Romanian history and contemporary culture on a private 6-day tour. The exclusive excursion is perfect for adventurous travelers who hate planning. See the most famous attractions of Transylvania, including Bran and Peles Castles, along with lesser known gems, such as the UNESCO listed painted churches of Bucovina. With private transportation and lodgings taken care of, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the journey.

Learn about Romania's ancient winemaking heritage with a private wine tasting at Bucharest’s oldest wine bar. Soak up the cozy atmosphere of the lounge tucked inside a 100-year-old manor while sampling four different wines from some of the country’s best producers, paired with hearty sausages and cheese. Private hotel pickup and drop-off is provided for a safe and stress-free tasting experience.

We want to organize a unique wine cycling tour in the best red wine area of Romania - Dealu Mare. Our "back in time" ingredient is included in the experience. For half day you are welcome to experience our local wine producers and to enjoy the hilly landscape of this region. We will visit a local museum, a local winery and we will cross two villages and pastoral landscapes. The trip is suitable for families with kids and can be customized based on your request. We will provide suitable bikes and equipment for a special journey.

No trip to Bucharest is complete without a night on the town to explore the bustling Old Town bars. On this bar crawl, let a guide lead the way as you're whisked to some of Bucharest's best pubs. Enjoy a sip of the preferred local spirit, Palinca, stop in a few pubs, and hit a rooftop bar to experience the highlights of Bucharest's nightlife—at your own expense. Upgrade with dinner, and taxi transportation, to make your night a true VIP experience.

Taste some of Romania's best wine directly from the source on a wine tour of the Prahova Valley. Visit historic estates and stroll through vineyards while learning about the wine-production process as you explore this fertile stretch that lies between Transylvania and Wallachia in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains. Sample different varietals along with Romanian cuisine at a traditional manor house on this small-group tour through one of the country’s most scenic regions.

Tack a quick jaunt to Bulgaria on to your Romanian vacation with overnight trip from Bucharest. You'll visit the city of Ruse, often likened to Vienna, continuing to the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo. From here, you'll continue to Plovdiv, where you'll spend the night. The following day, you'll explore the city, sticking around for lunch before returning to Bucharest.

Knowing the best spots for an authentic taste of Romanian cuisine can be tricky in the capital. Discover Bucharest’s culinary culture on a walking tour of the city, stopping off regularly to sample classic dishes such as bean soup and papansi. Gain insight into the country’s gastronomic traditions from your local guide, and save time finding a meeting point with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Sample some of Romania’s tastiest local wines and enter inside the stunning royal palace of Peles on this two-for-one guided tour. Get an insider’s view of 6,000-year-old winemaking traditions with a visit to a mountain cellar, thought to be the oldest in the region. Then, head to the king’s ornate summer residence, topped off by a visit to the Sinaia Monastery.

If you are looking for a very special restaurant for a unique moment in Romania, we propose you to go with us to the Casa Timiș Restaurant near Ploiești. This is in a former boyar's house, Surrounded by hills covered with vines. We will pick you up from your hotel from Bucharest and drive one hour and half to Florica village. Here you will be impressed by location. We will make a wine tasting and dine. We will spend here about three hours after which we will drive back to Bucharest and leave you at your hotel or wherever you want in the city.

Unhealthy Food Tour is a harmonious blend of old and new, food and beverages, history and architecture. It starts with a snack: “The taste of communism” – Romanian Pretzel and Sana Yoghurt. After 15 minutes ride on a tram we arrive at Obor Market – one of Romania’s biggest and oldest traditional market, which has been around for more than 300 years. Here you can find anything from cheese and meat products, spices and handcrafted wooden bowls sold at market stalls and small shops spread over some 26,000 square meters. A well-known terrace selling “mititei” and cool beer is our next great spot for an unhealthy stop. After this authentic experience, we’ll hop in a trolleybus this time and head to another area filled with history – between University Square and Cismigiu Park. Our tour will end in a fine and traditional restaurant where we’ll have sweet Wallachian doughnuts called Papanasi, served hot, filled with jam and delicious sour cream on top.

Our guides are very knowledgeable, have lots of experience, speak very good English (some of them other languages as well), drive very comfortable, modern cars (Subaru Forester, Skoda Superb, Renault Laguna, Mercedes Benz Vito, etc) with air conditioning. Our guides are friendly and helpful, flexible, funny, entertaining. At the end of the day, after 11 to 12 hours, you wish the tour was longer! The Fixers Bucharest - tours of unparalleled quality since 2011 - satisfaction guaranteed. If, for any reason, at the end of the tour you are not happy with our service, the guide will refund you 100% of the money we receive for this tour, in cash.

You will spend this day in a royal style visiting Peles Castle, the impressive former summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol Ist and enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch in a picturesque wine cellar. At Rhein wine cellars you will find out the story of winemaking in Romania discover how the sparkling wine is produced here.