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What to see in Bucharest in 2 days

This 2-day plan groups 13 of Bucharest's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 12 h 40 min of visits and 5.1 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €10 per person; 2 of the places are free.

Day 1: National Museum of Art of Romania and around

1. 09:30
   National Museum of Art of Romania~2 h visit · From €10→ 3 min on foot (0.2 km)
2. 11:35
   Romanian Athenaeum~45 min visit→ 3 min on foot (0.2 km)
3. 12:25
   Carol I Central University Library~30 min visit→ 9 min on foot (0.7 km)
4. 13:05
   St Joseph's Cathedral~30 min visit · Free→ 20 min on foot (1.5 km)
5. 13:55
   Piața Universității~30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
6. 15:50
   Strada Lipscani~1 h 30 min visit→ 3 min on foot (0.3 km)
7. 17:25
   Curtea Veche~40 min visit

Day 2: Arena Națională and around

1. 09:30
   Arena Națională~1 h visit · Free→ next stop 4.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 10:55
   Great Synagogue of Bucharest~45 min visit→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
3. 11:45
   Coral Temple~30 min visit→ 9 min on foot (0.6 km)
4. 12:25
   Piața Unirii~30 min visit→ 10 min on foot (0.7 km)
5. 13:05
   National History Museum~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 3.6 km away: better by public transport or taxi
6. 16:45
   Museum of the Romanian Peasant~1 h 30 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.