Private Bucharest: Made In Romania Shopping Tour
Bucharest, Romania
Office phone number: +40 722 629 540
Private Bucharest: Made In Romania Shopping Tour
Bucharest, Romania
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Bucharest is an exciting city to be in right now. Not only does it offer scintillating history and gorgeous architecture to admire, but the shopping is top notch, too. With trendy boutiques springing up all over the place, flea markets, arts and craft shops and quirky store/bar hybrids that allow you to drink while you shop, we think shopping has never been so much fun! Join us for this unique tour and we’ll take you to some of our favourite hidden shops where you’re guaranteed to pick up some really unique souvenirs and find out more about Romanian culture as you shop. Did we mention we’ll stop to try some local snacks along the way too?! Get your shopping bags ready, this will be a day you’ll never forget!
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Highlights
- Enjoy a fascinating introduction to Bucharest as you delve into its unique shopping scene with a local guide by your side
- Discover the city’s most original shops, including local initiatives that promote the authentic arts and crafts of different communities
- Learn how shopping has changed in Bucharest since the communist regime collapsed and how it adapted to capitalism
- Try on fashionable items designed locally, and explore some of our favourite hidden shops
- Admire the revival of the traditional Romanian blouse, popular again with the trendiest local and international celebrities
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the horse statue in University square.
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- Starting time: 3.00 PM
- Ending point:
Hanul lui Manuc – The Urbanist
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a traditional chocolate bar, a coffee and an artisanal snack, a street pastry and a souvenir to take home with you.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
For your Made In Romania shopping tour, we will stick mainly to the city centre but your guide will take you to several secret spots that would be difficult to find on your own.
We’ll begin the best way we know how — with a local snack to keep your energy levels up for the experience ahead. The snack is a traditional Romanian chocolate bar, which holds an interesting rebranding story, representative of the changes that occurred in the country during the transition from communism to capitalism.
Our first shopping stop will lead you to discover a couple of achingly cool local brands, including the city’s most famous bookshop, which boasts a lovely success story that will leave you warm and fuzzy inside.
Up next, we’ll take you to some inspirational crafts shops that offer the discerning shopper handmade products that make for wonderfully authentic souvenirs and gifts for friends and family. As you browse what’s on offer, we’ll chat about how the Romanian craft movement influenced the life of country folk living outside the big cities. One of our stops is particularly interesting because it operates as a social enterprise that supports local communities.
We’ll continue our stroll through charming hidden streets uncovering old parts of the city centre that managed to survive the Communist era and remain hidden behind Communist blocks. Here we’ll chat about sustainable shopping and we’ll see recycling in action at a secondhand vintage shop.
A quick refreshment stop at a hip venue, popular with locals, will give you a chance to taste some of the best coffee in the city, alongside some tasty artisanal goodies.
Then we’re off to check out a buzzing flea market to check out the secondhand treasures on offer before making our way to the coolest bookstore in town, which is located inside a former bank.
On our way to our final location, we’ll stop and grab a freshly made local pastry. Your shopping tour will end back in the old town, at a trendy shop/bar. This is one of the best concept stores in Bucharest and is sure to impress, as it's a coffee shop, designer store and party area all in one! Some of the products are designed by a local rapper in partnership with a famous, ethnic designer, cleverly incorporating traditional motifs into modern items.
Your tour ends here and we sincerely hope you picked up some local keepsakes to remember your trip to Romania. Before you go, don’t forget to ask you guide for tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a traditional chocolate bar, a coffee and an artisanal snack, a street pastry and a souvenir to take home with you.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +40 722 629 540
Email address: info@bucharesturbanadventures.com
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