BUCHAREST
Bucharest’s best days out.
The 13 most popular food tours in Bucharest, with prices, run times and who you book through. The standouts worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
A small-group Bucharest food tour blending markets, tram rides, and neighborhood history, with full tastings of Romanian cheeses, mici, and tuica.
Most Popular“Angelica is a great tour guide! The tour starts with a bit of a history and we dive into the food. The 5 hours really fly.”
A small-group Bucharest street food and culture walk with multiple tastings, lemonade, local wine or beer, plus coffee and local tips.
“We had very enjoyable and informative conversations with our guide, Cristian. We learned so much about the history of Romania and the challenges they have faced. We had a wide variety (and generous amount) of local delicious food!”
A 4-hour private Bucharest food and history walk with a 3-course Romanian meal, Revolution Square, Old Town, and Palace of Parliament.
“The Sites and Bites tour proved to be the perfect introduction to Bucharest. Hosted by our lovely tour guide, Emma, this four-hour leisurely walking tour took us around the historic streets of this lovely city. My wife and I were the only participants, which made the walk even more special and bespoke. Meeting at the…”
Private 4-hour Bucharest history and food tour with a traditional three-course meal. See Revolution Square, Old Town and People’s Palace.
“i was very lucky and got a private tour with dana. thank you so much dana! she is a very nice guide. she knows a lot about the city and gave me a lot of tips as well. we end up in the most famous restaurant with some delicous food. absolutely reccomended tour”
Taste 5 Romanian wines matched with classic foods in Bucharest’s Old Town, guided in English or Romanian for about 2 hours.
“I paid for the wine and food pairing but only received some cubes of cheese with crackers and no other food to pair with the wines. I didn't receive anything with the first wine so asked the sommelier about the pairings and he said he would bring the snacks later so they would last for…”
Shop seasonal ingredients at a Bucharest market, cook bulz and papanași with a private guide, then eat a homemade lunch you made.
“We had such an amazing experience cooking with fresh foods and recreating traditional dishes. The food was delicious. Along with being warm, welcoming and friendly the hosts demonstrated consideration when accomodating allergies. They went above and beyond to guide us and to provide us with local and historical information. Communication and customer service from the…”
Taste Bucharest street food on a 4-hour guided loop: Obor Market classics, tram and trolleybus rides, and hot Papanasi at the end.
“Our tour guide Laura was experienced and passionate about Bucharest’s food culture. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the pace of the tour. The food was of good quality and very tasty. Highly recommended. Thanks”
Bucharest’s Old Center in 2.5 hours: Romanian Athenaeum views plus monastery and inn stops, with Capsa pastry tastings for $108.
“Dan was the best tour guide! He surprised me with a quick walkthrough of the Roman athenaen and also brought me a small flower pin for Marti day that was the day I was traveling back home. He made great recommendations, was so knowledgeable about the history of Bucharest and Romania. Can't wait to go…”
Private Bucharest walking tour of food, culture, and history with a 2-course Romanian lunch and a guide just for your group.
“Bianca is a wonderful tour guide. A little soft spoken at times making it challenging to hear her over the busy city, but none the less she provides interesting information. I particularly enjoyed learning about the different architectural influences and hearing about her personal experience in Romania. We enjoyed pastries, coffee and a fabulous lunch…”
A 4-hour private food walk through Bucharest’s Old Town, with Romanian pies, wine-and-cheese tasting, and a Caru cu Bere dinner finale.
“Excellent walking tour of old town, Bucharest. My hostess was wonderful - not only did she me give great history of the area but took me to some great locations to sample local wine and food.”
A 4-hour Bucharest food tour mixing market bites, a tram and trolley ride, local history stops, and hot papanasi jam donuts.
“Great overview of the foods of Bucharest - including a trip to the farmers market, a ride on a tram, freshly grilled mici, and the ever popular papanash!”
Private 2-hour Bucharest tasting with 5 Romanian wines and a traditional platter, guided in English. $64 per person.
“This venue is extremely unorganized. My original date I noticed they were too busy after I showed up so I offered nicely to wait till Saturday the 26th thinking it would be easier for them. I have been shown one wine with information and otherwisRead more”
See Little Paris, Parliament Palace, and communist boulevards, then snack on Romania’s mici at Obor Market in a private 4-hour tour.
“our guide Vlad was very kind and knowledgeable. The tour started with a very clean and well-managed van and the tour flowed very smooth. Vlad was flexible in accommodating our needs. The lunch at the Obore Market was great and we could also shop fresh and cheap fruits and salami. cheese at the local market.…”
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