What to do in București - Ilfov

Activities, attractions and tours

Beautiful sunset and air show on the Ciurel Lake
The second largest building in the world with over 1 million cubic metres of marble. It was very impressive in an obscene way. #stunningstructures
Ah, the spring! The park seems more beautiful than ever!
One of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest was built in 1888 and partly financed by a public collection in which people were asked to "Give a leu for the Atheneum". Some concerts during the “George Enescu” International Festival, the largest cultural event organized in Romania, are held here #bucharest #lovelyromania
Wedding in Bucharest

București - Ilfov Attractions

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București - Ilfov attractions

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Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 2589 reviews
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Price is £30 per adult
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Bucharest and Beyond Private Full-Day Tour

Bucharest and Beyond Private Full-Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £81 per adult*
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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Centre

Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Centre

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £78 per adult
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Small-group max 7 - Top Gear Road - Transfăgărăşan Highway

Small-group max 7 - Top Gear Road - Transfăgărăşan Highway

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 153 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £103 per adult*
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Official Entry Ticket to Therme Bucharest

Official Entry Ticket to Therme Bucharest

Activity duration is 12 hours
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Price is £25 per adult
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What to do in București - Ilfov

Popular places to visit

Palace of the Parliament showing a sunset, a fountain and heritage architecture

Palace of the Parliament

Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.

Palace of the Parliament
Lovely evening

Piata Romana

Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Piata Romana
Chaucheskus palace Bucharest the second biggest building in the world after the Pentagon . The tour is controlled but a great insight into the life of the dictator and how he spent the peoples money on the best materials gems gold crystal marble ect while the people were starving on the streets ?

Piata Unirii

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Piata Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing theatre scenes, a park and heritage architecture

Romanian Athenaeum

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

Romanian Athenaeum
Where revolution begone in1989.

University Square

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University Square
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Herastrau Park

Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.

Herastrau Park
Cismigiu Garden featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Cismigiu Garden

Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.

Cismigiu Garden
#bucurestimall #ilovebucharest

Bucharest Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Bucharest Mall
National Museum of Art of Romania featuring art and interior views as well as a small group of people

National Museum of Art of Romania

Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.

National Museum of Art of Romania

Explore areas of București - Ilfov

Carol Park which includes a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

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Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.

Bucharest City-Centre
Parliament Palace in Bucharest at sunset, the Largest building in Europe.

Bucharest Old Town

Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.

Bucharest Old Town
Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

Lipscani

Wander the distinctive streets of Bucharest’s Old Town to discover historic landmarks. Relax at cozy cafés and party for hours at lively nightclubs.

Lipscani
Panoramic view of Bucharest with the Aviatorilor area and the Charles de Gaulle Plaza building, Romanian Television and the Victory square with the Orange building.

Sector 1

If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.

Sector 1
View of Bucharest with the Sports Museum, and in the background we have the House of the Free Press, World Trade Center, Chimcomplex, Expo Business Park and other important buildings.

Sector 2

Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.

Sector 2
Beautiful sunset and air show on the Ciurel Lake

Sector 3

Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.

Sector 3

 

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