The 10 Best Tours in Transylvania, Romania

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

Bears Sanctuary-Rasnov Rasnov-Bran Castle. In this escorted small-group day trip we invite you to discover the bears world and two of the most important tourist attractions of Romania. You will visit The Bears Sanctuary, the famous medieval Bran Castle and the mysterious Rasnov Fortress. English Speaking Guide. You'll met your English speaking guide in Piata Sfatului- The Council Square by the water fountain at 9am. You will learn emotional stories about the brown bears born in captivity and your guide will tell frightening stories about Vlad the Impaler Dracula. You will visit Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legend! Lunch can be arranged in Bran Village. Visit the astonishing Rasnov Fortress on the way back to Brasov. You will have the chance to see a wonderful 360 degree panorama over Barsa Land from the top of Rasnov Fortress.  Free transfer to your hotel or Brasov train station.

Inclusions: Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Get the opportunity to experience the best road in the world according to Top Gear. This one day tour from Bucharest will take you on the famous Transfăgărășan Road stopping along the way to all of the most important landmarks. Prepare for spectacular mountain views, delicious local food and even a medieval fortress that is connected to Dracula.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off;, Transport by modern car with climate control;, Licensed English speaking guide;, Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available in the car;, Gas, parking and road fees;

Exclusions: Meals & alcoholic beverages, other than stated in the itinerary;, Photo & video fees at the visited sites;, Medical insurance – not mandatory but it is recommended.

Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 70 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan (for groups of more than 4 people please contact us) to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave). End the day with a thrilling bear watching experience that you will surely remember - don't forget to take your camera with you! In the evening you will be driven back to Brasov.

Inclusions: English speaking driver/guide, Transport by private car / air conditioned minivan, Pick-up and drop-off from/at your accommodation in the city of Brasov

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Embark on a quest around Cluj-Napoca by solving clues to find the lost treasure of King Matthias Corvinus, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Tailors' Bastion, the Panoramic Cetatuie Hill, King Matthias Statue, and more. + Discover the legends of King Matthias Corvinus + Take panoramic pictures above the city + Discover the best Hungarian restaurant in town Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app. It will take you from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. The total length is about 3.5 km. You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on an adventure.

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

-this is brought to you by MaramuresbyRadu&Friends -visits to Merry Cemetery – Stan Ioan Patras Museum – 2 Unesco World Heritage churches – Barsana Monastery -walk around the village, discover the beauty of the country side -traditional lunch -you’ll get the chance to try on traditional clothes -get to know the local artisans

Inclusions: lunch with drinks (water and local spirits)., Air-conditioned vehicle

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Escape from the crowded and polluted city by getting off the beaten path and deep into nature. On this 1 day 4×4 private tour in Transylvania you will explore authentic mountain villages from Transylvania with fairytale landscapes while off-roading in our 4x4 vehicles.   Tour attractions: • Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary with over 100 bears • Explore authentic mountain villages from Transylvania, amazing old villages, wild and quiet at the same time, will reveal themselves through fascinating wooden houses and beautiful hills covered in amazing coulours.  • Enjoy traditional dishes for lunch • Visit Bran Castle • Simon area- situated at the foot of Bucegi Mountains, this village is a fairytale place with spectacular landscapes Additional outdoor activities (not included in the tour price): - Atv/ Utv / Buggy ride - Adventure Park Note: The itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests.

Inclusions: Nissan Patrol rental with English speaking driver/tour guide (German speaking tour guide at request), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bottled water, Fuel & Parking fees, Snacks

Exclusions: Entrance fee to Bran Castle (around 10 Euro/person, Entrance fee to Libearty Bear Sanctuary (around 13 Euro/ person), Lunch

Brasov , a historic town surrounded by majestic mountain peaks , virgin forests crossed by amazing mountain paths . You are going to have a wonderfull day trip to the peaks of ones of the mountais that show their beauties from the heights of their chalet : Mount PIATRA MARE - Piatra Mare Chalet Mount BUCEGI - Malaiesti Chalet Mount Piatra Craiului - Curmatura Chalet

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks are not included . Please bring a bottle of water (1l) and you favorite snaks or sandwiches with you ., You can have a magnificent meal up on the mountain at the chalet .( not included)

Turda Salt Mine it’s probably one of the most important and interesting places to see in Transylvania. According to the top of the most spectacular sights to see out there made by the site businessinsider.com, Turda Salt Mine is situated on the 22nd place. Salina Turda, located in Turda, Romania, is home to an underground theme park that's nestled inside one of the oldest salt mines in the world.  Turda Gorge. The canyon is nearly 3 km long, with 300 m high walls sculpted in weathered limestone. Bring the camera because you will be impressed with the work that a river did inside a mountain in hundreds of millions of years. At first sight, you will see two rocky massifs, which were once one and which were separated by erosion of Jurassic limestone rock by the river

Inclusions: Bottled water, 1 LANGOS, 1 Activity inside the Salt Mine

Exclusions: Traditional Dinner in Rimetea Village

This is the perfect tour for you if you want to allow yourself to get wrapped up in the fairytale of Peles Castle. You just might not want to leave. You can explore the rich history the castle has to offer and enjoy the stunning landscape that it was built on. You can even have a cup of tea or coffee at Cafe-Bar Regal inside the grounds while you enjoy the view of the castle. Just 50 km away, you can set foot in the impressive medieval Bran Castle that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula novel. Discover the myth, the legend and the history of it! Peles Castle is closed on Mondays from May 12 to September 15; on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 16 to May 15; and for the month of November for cleaning and restoration. You will visit Rasnov Fortress instead.

Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Hotel / Hostel / Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees