Bucharest with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
10 family days out in Bucharest, 5 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Bucharest
10 placesBucharest Zoo (Gradina Zoologica Baneasa)
Cheap entry, a first look at exotic animals for young kids, green setting beside Baneasa forest, enclosures improved in recent years.
- Tickets
- £3.23 adult, £1.62 child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 2-10
- Allow
- 2 hours
Admiral Vasile Urseanu Astronomical Observatory
- Tickets
- £3.23 adult, £1.62 child, free under 7
- Best for
- Ages 6-14
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului)
Walk among about 300 relocated village houses and go inside some; blacksmith demonstrations; easy to combine with the park next door.
- Tickets
- £6.46 adult, £1.62 child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Allow
- 2 hours
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
Life-size dinosaur models, wildlife dioramas and a whale skeleton; interactive and touch displays hold attention for 6-14s; workshops run.
- Tickets
- £5.17 adult, £1.29 child
- Best for
- Ages 4-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Tandarica Puppet Theatre
- Best for
- Ages 3-10
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Therme Bucuresti - Galaxy zone
Huge indoor water park with wave pool, slides and a water playground for small children; works in any weather and close to the airport.
- Tickets
- £11.47 adult, £8.89 child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 3-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Cismigiu Gardens
Calm green space in the centre with lake, rowing boats, playgrounds and winter ice skating; easy add-on to the Old Town.
- Best for
- all ages
- Allow
- 1 hour
King Michael I Park (Herastrau) - lake, boats and playgrounds
Big lakeside loop path, several playgrounds, boat and bike hire, cafes; pairs with the Village Museum.
- Best for
- all ages
- Allow
- 2 hours
Tineretului Park and Orasul Copiilor (Children's Town)
Large play complex with rides and modernised attractions, sports areas and playgrounds; on the metro.
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 2 hours
Caru' cu Bere
Spectacular 1907 beer hall interior with stained glass and carved wood; live folk music and dancing entertains kids.
- Best for
- all ages
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.