Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sample 3 local beers (or 1 beer, 1 wine, 1 sour-cherry brandy) and brave a shot of Romanian brandy
Explore Bucharest’s National Theatre, steeped in revolution history
Ride Bucharest’s iconic tram down Mosilor Street, experiencing Communist-era buildings
Experience Bucharest's neighborhoods and flavors with a local guide
Taste traditional Romanian food, including the best local cheese, the beloved mici street snack)
Visit Obor Market, the largest and most famous peasant market in Bucharest
Receive tailored recommendations for the best bars and eateries
Savor a sweet Wallachian doughnut to wrap up the food journey
Discover the Armenian Quarter and its eclectic architectural styles
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide
What To Expect
National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale (Teatrul Nakional Ion Luca Caragiale)
We begin at the National Theatre, exploring its role in the Romanian Revolution and the street battles that shaped Bucharest’s history.
We'll walk to Strada Batistei, once home to the old American embassy, where we'll learn about its 19th-century Neo-Romanian architecture and historical significance.
Options
Small Group Tour
Private Tour
Reviews
648 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Blue Ribbon Food and Culture Tour of Bucharest
Kay C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour is about so much more than food - although there is plenty of that as well. Alex was a top-notch guide for our group of 5. He introduced himself at the meeting point with a fresh, warm pretzel for us each. After strolling through some neighborhoods and finding out facts about who owns and lives in the pre-communism palaces, we went to a small neighborhood cafe where we had sour cherry palinka in an ice cold little cup along with a platter of typical meats, cheeses, spreads and bread. Yum! After this, we hopped on a bus to head to the large market where everything was sold from homegoods, to produce to deli items. We were all eager to buy the little palinka cups and Alex tracked some down for us. He even tracked down some palinka for us. We had a wonderful tour of the market and Alex bought from lovely produce which he prepared for our next stop at Terasa Obor, where we had some of the famous BBQ mici sausage that people will stand in a long line to buy. Not us! With Alex, we march right up to a reserved table. Mici are to die for! After this, we are off to have a tram experience and return near to our starting point. This was a fabulous tour that was very well planned and led. These Americans highly recommend it!
A must do
Jessi O,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable good food. Got a lot of history and lots of info on the local food. 😀👟🍒🍆🧀🍞🍺🍷
Ideal for any foodie.
Jay B,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Brilliant day out. Alex my guide took us all over the markets giving us a lot of history and great selections of foods. Most of them you’d never find on your own.
Expect a real taste of...
Wendy W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Expect a real taste of Romanian food and local beer. Our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and bought fresh vegetables to add to the food.
First time in Bucharest
Kimberly S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Do it! Andrea is an amazing guide! She knew a lot about the history and architecture of Bucharest. She even took us on the bus and the tram. We had food at places where tourists wouldn't normally go and it was delicious. Everything we tried was local. The outdoor market was an experience! Andrea took the time to explain the different sections of the market and answered all of our questions about the different fruits and veggies we saw. Cool to know she shopped there, too. It was an amazing tour made even better with Andrea ! Take the tour if you find yourself in Bucharest. You will not be disappointed.
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