Visit the most elegant city in Bulgaria, Ruse, known as the Vienna of the east. Take a walking tour of the city and acquaint yourself with some of the city's most spectacular and fascinating historical monuments.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from one of the listed hotels or previously arranged meeting point with the local operator.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Stroll down the main streets of Ruse
- Visit the Ruse regional Museum of History
- Marvel at the Holy Trinity Church
- Witness the Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Go on a promenade near the picturesque Danube Riverbank
Full description
Start the day with pickup from your accommodation in Bucharest. After a short meet and greet, you will head off on your journey and see what this city has to offer.
On your tour, see the lasting effects of the 19th-century, a prosperous time for the city that helped create its nickname - "Little Vienna". Throughout the day you will get to admire the charm of imposing belle epoque architecture, a style totally unique to this part of the country. Your guide will introduce you to the main highlights of the city, starting at Svoboda Square - from here you will spread out throughout the city.
Visit the neo-baroque Profit-Yielding Building. Built in the 19th-century by Viennese architects, it is the home of dramatic theater in Ruse. Nowadays, it also houses a few restaurants, within which, you will get to stop for a typical lunch and dine the way the locals do. During your tour you will get to marvel at dozens of buildings with European heritage. You will get to see how the city combines several architectural styles, whilst making them harmonious at the same time. You will get to stop near the Girdap - the first privately owned bank in the country, the Opera House, School of Music, Hotel Plaza Charlino, Regional Library Building and more. Follow this up with a visit to the oldest church of Ruse - Holy Trinity Church and the Ruse Historical Museum. In the Museum, Bulgaria's rich history and traditions will reveal themselves to you during your informative visit of the premises.
The tour will end with a relaxing walk near the majestic Danube River. The river not only gives the city its’ romantic look but also defines Ruse as a significant transport, logistics, business and cultural center of Bulgaria. You can enjoy a breathtaking panorama before departing back to Bucharest full of exceptional memories.
Includes
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup from your accommodation in Bucharest
- Small group tour
- Entrance tickets (cost approx. 12 Lev or 6 Eur person)
- Lunch expenses
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- A minimum of 2 participants is required to organise the tour
- The local operator is not responsible for any delays caused by traffic or any other unpredictable conditions
- Please ensure you are physically capable of walking around 4 to 5-hours
