Overview

I invite you to this excellent food & culture tour, perfect for vegans seeking to experience the local culture through traditional and typical food, and venture off the beaten path to discover real and authentic Bucharest.

Step into the bustle of Bucharest’s largest farmers market, chance to immerse into the local colors, flavors and people. Discover the diverse faces of Bucharest, from typical Communist era working class district to the crumbling beauty of quaint 19th century neighborhoods. 

We will end up the tour with a stroll around the pedestrian Old Town, where we discover some major Bucharest landmarks then enjoy lunch to a fine Romanian restaurant. While Romanian traditional cuisine rely pretty heavily on meat, there are also good vegan options, as many Romanians eat ‘vegan’ during fasting periods.   

Tour type: food, vegan, culture
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Tour information

DURATION
5 hrs 

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Light – we use the car to comfortably transfer between sites, and have a light stroll on level ground for about 1.5 miles 

PRICE
180 EUR/1-3 people

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off by private car, air-conditioned
• Private tour

NOT INCLUDED
• Cost of food or drinks at restaurant is not included, you pay for what you choose. Consider around 16 EUR/person the cost of lunch.
• Cost of produce you may like to buy at the farmer’s market. 

Highlights

• • Browse the stalls with local produce at the biggest farmers’ market in Bucharest. Experience the hustle and bustle, colors and savors and learn about seasonal greens and veggies.
• • Go of the beaten path and discover Bucharest’s old neighborhoods 
• • Stroll around Bucharest’s pedestrian Old Town, hub for dining and night life, also home to iconic landmarks such as Caru’ cu Bere restaurant, Stavropoleos Monastery, The National Bank of Romania, Carturesti Carusel (perfect for Instagram photos) or Manuc’s Inn.
• • Have lunch to a fine Romanian restaurant in the Old Town where you can try local delicious traditional vegan dishes, such as ‘zacusca’, the mashed beans or the eggplant salad.

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Description

We will start the tour with a visit of Obor Market, the biggest farmers’ market in Bucharest, where you will discover the abundance of produce and learn about the seasonal fruits, greens and veggies. This is also a great occasion to interact with local people.

On the way back to central Bucharest and the Old Town, we will cross through old neighborhoods, preserving the atmosphere of Bucharest from before WWII and communism. You will learn a little about the diversity of architectural styles the city is known for and have a feeling of the old Bucharest.

We arrive in the Old Town where we take a relaxed stroll around the pedestrian area to discover iconic landmarks and enjoy lunch to a nice local restaurant. 

Reminders
Please let me know about any food allergies/restrictions.

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To request a guided tour or get more information, please use the form below. I will answer asap, normally within a day. Thank you!
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