Things to do in Northwest Romania, Transylvania: The Best Tours

January 6, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Northwest Romania, Romania including Classic Romania Tour - small group in 8 days: Transylvania and Maramures, 7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest, 3-Day Halloween Tour in Transylvania from Cluj-Napoca, 3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour of Oradea, Private three days tour to Sibiu, Brasov and Sighisoara from Cluj-Napoca, 6-Days Transylvania & Wooden Churches of Maramures from Bucharest, Private 3-Day Best of Romania Tour from Cluj Napoca, Medieval Cluj Private Tour: City Center Exploration Game, Maramures in a nutshell , Day Trip From Cluj - Turda Salt Mine,Turda Gorge and Rimetea Village :).
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1. Classic Romania Tour - small group in 8 days: Transylvania and Maramures

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Get a taste of Romania in an 8-day adventure to its hottest touristic attractions. Your Romanian experience begins with a city tour of Bucharest, and then it will take you to the medieval land of Transylvania where you will discover the remarkable local life. You will visit the medieval cities of Brasov and Sibiu, meet the locals of Viscri and Biertan, have a taste of Maramures, and follow the footsteps of Dracula at Bran Castle.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional English-speaking guide , Accommodation for 7 nights in centrally located hotels, Transportation with a modern car/minivan, Airport pick-up and drop-off, 1 folk show dinner to experience the local traditions, 1 lunch with traditional local products;, 1 authentic ride with a horse-drawn carriage, Breakfasts

Exclusions: Health insurance, Airplane tickets, Meals, other than those included in the itinerary, Entrance fees to monuments others than those included in the itinerary

Reviewed By stefandeutschlan

Our first private tour and we were delighted with the experience. The tour was fast-paced, which was fine for us - be ready at 8 am. We saw so much more than if we would have tried it on our own. We were lucky to have a friendly guide, Michael. He was knowledgeable and entertaining, with excellent driving skills. Our plan of visiting Romania during COVID-19 end well, and I hope to discover more in the next years.

2. 7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest

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Experience an 7-day private tour from Bucharest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges, the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina and Wooden Churches in Maramures.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Tips for the tour guide/driver, Entrance fees not included, Supplement for Single Room - 150 euro to be payed locally in cash/credit card

Reviewed By Rene S

Due to the current covid situation, I had a private tour that day, which was awesome. Mathias was a great guide, has a lot of general Romanian knowledge along with historical. This made for great conversation on the way to and from the castles. I highly recommend the tour and would gladly do it again with friends and family in the future.

3. 3-Day Halloween Tour in Transylvania from Cluj-Napoca

Hotel Transilvania, Strada Regele Ferdinand 20, Cluj-Napoca 400110, Romania Transylvania Live Dracula & Halloween Tours
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3 day tour including 2 Halloween Parties, one in Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - Dracula’s birth place and one at Bran Castle.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation: 2 nights in 3* hotels, Halloween Party at Bran Castle., Halloween Party Programme in Sighisoara Citadel-housed in the Dungeon  of a medieval building, The services of a professionally trained English speaking guide., Transportation: entire land transfers based on standard European car, microbus, coach, depending upon the number of travellers.

Exclusions: Not included: plane ticket, airport fees, photo & video tax and other not mentioned 

Reviewed By Risingsunqh

Absolutely fabulous. Great guide. Parties were wonderful Very accommodating. Enjoyed the whole tour. Would definitely highly recommend

4. 3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour of Oradea

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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.

5. Private three days tour to Sibiu, Brasov and Sighisoara from Cluj-Napoca

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Discover the beauties of Transylvania in a 3-day tour from Cluj-Napoca. Our tour will take you from Cluj to some of Transylvania’s most remarkable attractions, from the exquisite Turda Salt Mine and the quaint village of Sibiel to the colorful streets of Sighisoara and the legendary Castle of Dracula. Throughout your journey, you will get to experience the authentic life of Transylvania and you will be able to take home a part of its story.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Professional English-speaking guide, Accommodation for 2 nights in centrally located hotels, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Airport pick-up and drop-off, Breakfast, Entrance fees for: Turda Salt Mine, Alba Carolina, Bran Castle, Black Church, Biertan Church

Exclusions: Health & travel insurance, Airplane tickets, Meals, other than those included in the itinerary, Alcoholic beverages, room service, souvenirs, and other personal spendings, Photography fees, Tips for tour guide.

Reviewed By Guthius

We took this tour and had a great time. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and shared a lot of interesting information and history. We had a lot of fun, would definitely recommend!

6. 6-Days Transylvania & Wooden Churches of Maramures from Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania One Excellence Tours
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Discover enchanting sites, spectacular landscapes, landmarks and traditions that endured over time in the beautiful regions in Romania, Transylvania and Maramures. This 6-days private tour takes you through the Carpathian Mountains and on to the Transylvanian plain as it shows you legendary castles and Wooden Churches  of Maramures nowadays UNESCO Heritage sites.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast, 2 Homemade dinner in a Maramures house , Professional English Speaking Guide, Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Transport by sedan/minivan vehicle, Live commentary on board, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( 30 euros per person), Other Meals/drinks unless specified, Photo fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By yayitssidney

We had a great time with our tour guide, Paul!! My boyfriend and I were vaccinated and decided to spend 4 days in Bucharest. We took this tour on a Sunday and due to the Covid season all the locations we visited were pretty clear. I was very appreciative that we didn't have to fight with crowds or long lines to enter the castles. This tour takes you to all the main castles/places in 12 hours. I chose this tour over the other ones offered on Tripadvisor since it gave us a good amount of time at each spot. I liked that we didn't feel rushed & got to really soak everything in. Yes, it seems long but I swear it goes by quick. Expect to walk a lot & definitely pack some easy to eat snacks. Also, don't forget like I did --- PACK COFFEE! The tour starts early and if you're not a morning person, coffee is a must. No more hesitating and just book it. Great price for a quality tour.

7. Private 3-Day Best of Romania Tour from Cluj Napoca

Cluj-Napoca, Romania Transylvania Discovery Tours
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3-day round-trip Best of Romania tour to Brasov from Cluj Napoca. Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cluj Napoca. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Brasov and Sighisoara. Visit Turda Salt Mine, one of the top 10 world underground wonders. Discover top Transylvania attractions as Hunedoara Castle and Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! Explore Brasov medieval town and walk on Vlad the Impaler path! Visit The Bears Sanctuary, the largest brown bears sanctuary in the world and prepare your camera for amazing pictures! Discover the legends behind the mysterious Rasnov Fortress! Spend 2 nights in 3- stars authentic pension; breakfast included. 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation at Casa Timar Pension in Brasov, en suite rooms, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Round-trip private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By 170carolf

Autumn is a great time to visit Transylvania. One of the highlights for me was the mountain roads and seeing the bright autumn colours in the forests. The scenery is spectacular! Bogdan is an excellent tour guide who entertained me with his stories and knowledge of the castles. He is able to explain the history of the region and to answer any questions. Due to COVID, the castles were not crowded and the lines were short. The cold misty weather when I visited Bran Castle added to the spooky atmosphere.

8. Medieval Cluj Private Tour: City Center Exploration Game

Catedrala Greco-Catolică "Sfântul Iosif", Piața Timotei Cipariu, Cluj-Napoca 400000, Romania Questo Cluj | City Games & Tours
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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

9. Maramures in a nutshell

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-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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10. Day Trip From Cluj - Turda Salt Mine,Turda Gorge and Rimetea Village :)

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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

Reviewed By Anastasiakarabicka

This was really amazing day! Much needed escape to the nature after long time. Guides Tudor and Manu are super lovely people, who also provided us necessary hiking equipment. The atmosphere was very friendly and we had a lot of fun. All respect for Tudor and Manu - a true sample of excellent tour guides! Thank you so much, hope to see you soon again!:))

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