It’s not in Transylvania, but it’s a must, being the capital of Romania. In the 1920s and 1930s, Bucharest was one of the most glamorous capitals in Europe. French was spoken in the salons, jazz played in the cafés of Calea Victoriei, and a generation of bold Romanian architects rebuilt the city in Art Deco and Modernist style. Visitors called it the Little Paris of the East.
This guided tour takes you back to that golden age. Walk the boulevards where kings, writers and diplomats once strolled, step inside royal palaces, discover hidden modernist villas, and see Bucharest through the eyes of the people who shaped it between the two World Wars.
Price from 749 € / person
Airport transfer to your hotel in central Bucharest. Welcome dinner and night life in Bucharest.
Dedicated to the architecture of the 1930s.
Morning visit of Europe’s aristocracy life of Bucharest. Free evening to discover Bucharest’s restaurants and terraces at your own pace.
Free morning for a last coffee on Calea Victoriei or shopping in the old town. Transfer to the airport.
The order of visits may change depending on museum opening hours and local conditions.
| Price per person, double room | Single supplement | Group size |
|---|---|---|
| 749 EUR | 249 EUR | min 16 |
Arrival on Fridays.
We are a boutique Romanian travel agency that knows these streets, villas and stories first-hand. Our groups are kept small, so you can enter courtyards, cafés and museums without the crowds, and have time to ask questions. Every tour is led by a national guide who stays with you throughout, and by a local expert in Bucharest’s architecture.
Between the late 19th century and the Second World War, Bucharest’s elite looked to France for architecture, fashion and culture. Wide boulevards, French-style palaces, the Arc de Triomphe and a lively café society earned the city its nickname.
Yes. The programme focuses on Art Deco and Modernist buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as the Belle Époque palaces that came before them. No specialist knowledge is needed, but architecture enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy.
Days 1 and 2 include walking tours of about 3–5 km at a relaxed pace, with breaks.
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal, with mild weather for walking and parks in full colour.
Yes. This tour pairs well with our Castles of Transylvania tour, which also starts and ends in Bucharest.
Bucharest Between the Wars is a guided small-group cultural tour of Bucharest, Romania, exploring Art Deco and Modernist architecture, royal palaces and the history of the Little Paris of the East.
Booking is not available online. Write to us and we will send you a tailored offer, with available dates and the final price for your group.
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