Top Things to do in Western Romania
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The 10 Best City Tours in Western Romania, Transylvania
Discover the best top things to do in Western Romania, Romania including 3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour of Oradea, The Bear's Cave - One-Day Minivan Tour from Oradea, Timisoara All in One - Walking and Car Tour, City Tours - Vlad´s Timisoara, Day Tour to Corvin Castle, Deva Fortress and Alba Iulia, Scarisoara Ice cave - one day minivan tour from Oradea, City Tour Timisoara, The Ponor fortress (the greatest Romanian cave) 1 day minivan tour from Oradea, 1 Day minivan tour to Turda Salt Mine from Oradea, 3-Hour Timisoara City Group Walking Tour.
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1. 3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour of Oradea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour in Bihor county and explore the city of Oradea and its cultural highlights with your guide. Oradea, the capitol city of Bihor county, is one of the important economic, social and cultural centers of north-western Romania. The city is holding on to these characteristics throughout its history. Oradea is nestled among hills that divide and unify the Crisana Plains and the hill-like limits of the Apuseni Mountains in a harmonious way. Located on the Crisul Repede River, which divides the city into almost equal halves, Oradea is the gateway to Central and Western Europe. Located about 10 km from Bors – the biggest border point on the western border – Oradea ranks tenth in size out of the Romanian cities. The price is per group for up to 10 tourists.
Inclusions: Tour guide service, Pick up and drop off at the customer hotel
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks
Reviewed By Geoff B
Very well done & truly fascinating, to still see the bones from the killed animals was really interesting. The caves were huge & very well kept. Also it was very easy to walk through the caves & a guide is included in the very low entrance fee. Please go & enjoy it.
2. The Bear's Cave - One-Day Minivan Tour from Oradea
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will allow the clients to see the most known cave from Romania "The Bear's Cave " from Chiscau, a village situated at around 90 km away from Oradea. We will descend into the depths of the Bears Cave finding an extraordinary range of stalagmite and stalactite formations, coupled with traces of bears from many years ago. The cave was named so, as numerous "cave bears" (Ursus spelaeus) were found in this cave. The cave was visited by these large animals more than 15.000 years ago. But one day, a rock slide closed the entrance while more than 140 bears were still in the cave. Becoming hungry, the bears killed one another until all were dead. This story is told by their remains, tons of bear bones covering the floor of large parts of the cave with the marks of bear teeth.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees 20 Ron/pers = approx 5 Euro, Photo fee 15 Ron video camera fee 25 Ron, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Infomapper
My husband and I visited Oradea in early June and wanted to see not only some of the highlights of the city but also specific attractions. My parents grew up in Oradea and I wanted to see the Cris river (on whose banks my dad walked with his first girlfriend), the Jewish conservative synagogue and the place where the Jews were taken to the camps by train (now a park). Arin was highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible and made our tour a delightful experience. He started by showing us the fascinating Oradea citadel (a must-see), whose moat with hot water from thermal springs kept invaders at bay. It is believed to be the best preserved citadel in Europe built in the Renaissance style, erected between the years 1077-1095 by King Ladislau I. (In the beginning it was a fortified monastery, later it was transformed into a citadel, which became the headquarters of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Oradea.) Arin then took us to the open market (really, it had some kind of a roof to protect u s from the elements), huge in size, and offering a great variety of beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables), and flowers. He then walked us through parts of the beautiful city and its varied architecture, pointing out all sorts of interesting things, and then walked with us, continuing to explain everything, to the sites we wanted to see, including some new ones that he thought we might want to see (he was right). Arin is a superb guide. His English is flawless, he is fun to be with, accommodating, helpful and dedicated to giving his clients the best possible experience. I recommend not only this particular walking tour (which, for us, was memorable), but also Arin as a guide. We felt so fortunate to have found him.
3. Timisoara All in One - Walking and Car Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Timisoara is that place where you don't know why are you going, but you feel very good once arrived there. We'll combine a walking tour in the Old Town with a car ride in the other neighborhoods of the city. We'll explore the city one end to another and we'll talk about old history as well as about the most recent events. Time for lunch in a restaurant according to your preferences. Fun facts, trivia and recommendations about food and drinks are included :) .
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Y6751DEgabrielak
A welcome innovative idea. We thank the guide L. Satmari for the time spent together and for the pleasant and educational presentation. Don't miss the opportunity to discover Timisoara!
4. City Tours - Vlad´s Timisoara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This is your chance for a pleasant city tour with a licensed and experienced tour guide. I choose a friendly approach towards a flexible tour of the city. As a historian and a resident of the city I am the right choice to help you see the local landmarks, discover unknown places and find out the story behind the buildings. Let me show you why Timisoara is so special!
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By X238FMelizabethw
I would thoroughly recommend Vlad to show you Timişoara. He is so passionate & informative about his home it’s unbelievable. He is a great guy & knowledgable about Timişoara. Truly would get him to show anyone around.
5. Day Tour to Corvin Castle, Deva Fortress and Alba Iulia
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Visit one of the most iconic full of history sights in Romania on a full day trip to Hunedoara region with the help of our English and German speaking driver who can also be a great guide thanks to his extensive knowledge about Transylvania. Transport will be made via a private air-conditioned vehicle which seats up to 8 persons. We also offer free Wi-Fi on board of our first-class car.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Restroom on board
Reviewed By Ata1028
Radu was friendly and informative, opening hours for attraction in Romania can be soggy sometime, but Radu went out of his way and tried his best to make sure everything goes on smoothly. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Romania!
6. Scarisoara Ice cave - one day minivan tour from Oradea
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Scarisoara Ice cave, the second largest in the world after Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave from Austria. Take pictures of the entrance, an impressive sinkhole,that has 60 m diameter and descends 48 m, leading you to the body of the cave where you will walk on 70000 cubic meters of ice (20 m thick). Be prepared to enter the underworld to admire the magnificent landscape, Visit also the village "Casa de piatra", Tauz Spring, Coiba mare and Coiba Mica caves and admire the marvellous landscape.
Inclusions: English/German speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees around 3 Euros/pp, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Infomapper
My husband and I visited Oradea in early June and wanted to see not only some of the highlights of the city but also specific attractions. My parents grew up in Oradea and I wanted to see the Cris river (on whose banks my dad walked with his first girlfriend), the Jewish conservative synagogue and the place where the Jews were taken to the camps by train (now a park). Arin was highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible and made our tour a delightful experience. He started by showing us the fascinating Oradea citadel (a must-see), whose moat with hot water from thermal springs kept invaders at bay. It is believed to be the best preserved citadel in Europe built in the Renaissance style, erected between the years 1077-1095 by King Ladislau I. (In the beginning it was a fortified monastery, later it was transformed into a citadel, which became the headquarters of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Oradea.) Arin then took us to the open market (really, it had some kind of a roof to protect u s from the elements), huge in size, and offering a great variety of beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables), and flowers. He then walked us through parts of the beautiful city and its varied architecture, pointing out all sorts of interesting things, and then walked with us, continuing to explain everything, to the sites we wanted to see, including some new ones that he thought we might want to see (he was right). Arin is a superb guide. His English is flawless, he is fun to be with, accommodating, helpful and dedicated to giving his clients the best possible experience. I recommend not only this particular walking tour (which, for us, was memorable), but also Arin as a guide. We felt so fortunate to have found him.
7. City Tour Timisoara
We begin with the visit of Victory Square, known also by the name of Opera Square and continue with the Orthodox Cathedral, the Bastion, the Liberty Square, the Old City Hall, The Synagogue, the Union Square, the Catholic Cathedral, the Serbian-orthodox Church, the President`s Palace, statue of the Holy Trinity and more. Timisoara has a mixture of cultures, religions and civilization, take your time to discover the first European city that used the horse-drawn trams (1869) and electrical street lighting (1889) and the first Romanian city that reacted at the Revolution in 1989 against the Communist regime.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Personal costs (souvenir, drinks, etc), Photo fees, Entrance fees, Supplement for private tour: € 10,00/person
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela
The city locals pride themselves with something to do any given evening, regardless the season. There is always someone to meet or see, a good restaurant or terrace to stop by, or simply take a relaxing stroll. All roads go to... not to the proverbial Rome in this case, but to the heart of Sibiu's Old Town, the Big Square.
8. The Ponor fortress (the greatest Romanian cave) 1 day minivan tour from Oradea
Explore spectacular Ponor Fortress the largest cave from Romania and one among the largest from Europe. Take pictures of the entrance wall (more than 150 meters high) with a portal whose altitude is around 74 meters high. Be prepared to enter the underworld to admire the magnificent landscape, Take pictures from the balconies situated on the top of the wall, where the nature offers a marvelous panorama.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Infomapper
My husband and I visited Oradea in early June and wanted to see not only some of the highlights of the city but also specific attractions. My parents grew up in Oradea and I wanted to see the Cris river (on whose banks my dad walked with his first girlfriend), the Jewish conservative synagogue and the place where the Jews were taken to the camps by train (now a park). Arin was highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible and made our tour a delightful experience. He started by showing us the fascinating Oradea citadel (a must-see), whose moat with hot water from thermal springs kept invaders at bay. It is believed to be the best preserved citadel in Europe built in the Renaissance style, erected between the years 1077-1095 by King Ladislau I. (In the beginning it was a fortified monastery, later it was transformed into a citadel, which became the headquarters of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Oradea.) Arin then took us to the open market (really, it had some kind of a roof to protect u s from the elements), huge in size, and offering a great variety of beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables), and flowers. He then walked us through parts of the beautiful city and its varied architecture, pointing out all sorts of interesting things, and then walked with us, continuing to explain everything, to the sites we wanted to see, including some new ones that he thought we might want to see (he was right). Arin is a superb guide. His English is flawless, he is fun to be with, accommodating, helpful and dedicated to giving his clients the best possible experience. I recommend not only this particular walking tour (which, for us, was memorable), but also Arin as a guide. We felt so fortunate to have found him.
9. 1 Day minivan tour to Turda Salt Mine from Oradea
This tour will allow the tourists to see one of the most stunning places anywhere on or IN the planet. With over 2, 000 years of history, highly preserved galleries and a futuristic underground attraction, Saltmine Turda is the largest salt mine museum in the world, and easily the most incredible.
Inclusions: Professional English/German speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottle of water
Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks, Souvenirs, Ferris Wheel / 8 min : 5 RON / person, Boating on the undreground lake / 20 min / boat : 15 RON / person (max 3 persons)
Reviewed By Infomapper
My husband and I visited Oradea in early June and wanted to see not only some of the highlights of the city but also specific attractions. My parents grew up in Oradea and I wanted to see the Cris river (on whose banks my dad walked with his first girlfriend), the Jewish conservative synagogue and the place where the Jews were taken to the camps by train (now a park). Arin was highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible and made our tour a delightful experience. He started by showing us the fascinating Oradea citadel (a must-see), whose moat with hot water from thermal springs kept invaders at bay. It is believed to be the best preserved citadel in Europe built in the Renaissance style, erected between the years 1077-1095 by King Ladislau I. (In the beginning it was a fortified monastery, later it was transformed into a citadel, which became the headquarters of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Oradea.) Arin then took us to the open market (really, it had some kind of a roof to protect u s from the elements), huge in size, and offering a great variety of beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables), and flowers. He then walked us through parts of the beautiful city and its varied architecture, pointing out all sorts of interesting things, and then walked with us, continuing to explain everything, to the sites we wanted to see, including some new ones that he thought we might want to see (he was right). Arin is a superb guide. His English is flawless, he is fun to be with, accommodating, helpful and dedicated to giving his clients the best possible experience. I recommend not only this particular walking tour (which, for us, was memorable), but also Arin as a guide. We felt so fortunate to have found him.
10. 3-Hour Timisoara City Group Walking Tour
This is your chance for a pleasant city tour with a licensed and experienced tour guide. I choose a friendly approach towards a flexible tour of the city. As a historian and a resident of the city I am the right choice to help you see the local landmarks, discover unknown places and find out the story behind the buildings. Let me show you why Timisoara is so special in this 3-hour tour!
Inclusions: Licensed and experienced tour guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By X238FMelizabethw
I would thoroughly recommend Vlad to show you Timişoara. He is so passionate & informative about his home it’s unbelievable. He is a great guy & knowledgable about Timişoara. Truly would get him to show anyone around.
