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Top 10 Walking Tours in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania
Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, and though you (probably) won’t find vampires here, you can explore castles, fortresses, botanical gardens, museums and parks. Cluj-Napoca has a vibrant arts scene that embraces both the traditional and the progressive. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy classical concerts, theatrical performances, puppet shows and music of every genre, from jazz to modern pop to electronica.
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1. Wildflowers of Romania Day Hike from Cluj
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
-The trip takes place intro botanical reserve. -Protected flowers. -Good excursions for photography
Inclusions: Hiking sandwich, Bottled water, Fruits
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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!:))
2. Medieval Cluj Private Tour: City Center Exploration Game
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
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
3. Explore Turda Salt Mine, Transylvania
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a walking tour designed for a unique and memorable experience, where you will visit the magical place of Turda Salt Mine. Turda Salt Mine it’s probably one of the most important and interesting places to see in Transylvania and one of the most visited sights in Romania, located within 120 meters depth below the sea. Turda Salt Mine was placed by Business Insider at the top of their list of the ten “coolest underground places in the world” This experience will start in Cluj-Napoca with a 30 minutes public bus ride to Turda, near the Salt Mine. After a short walk the magic will happen, when we enter in the underground. The Salt Mine is a genuine history museum of Salt exploitation where history and futuristic elements meet, all in a very healthy micro-climate. In addition, the Salt Mine gives the opportunity to present you the only underground Ferris wheel in Europe and we will have the advantage of the healthy salt therapy.
Inclusions: City Map
Exclusions: Public transportation ticket between Cluj-Turda, Turda Salt Mine access ticket
Reviewed By vlad14feb
Had an amazing experience. They've prepared lots of surprises and paid a lot of attention to details, attention which most hotels lack of.
4. Cluj walking city tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Curious why Cluj is also called Napoca? Wondering what is the story behind the city’s monuments? Want to know why, two decades ago, even the public garbage bins got to be painted in the colors of the national flag? Let’s explore Cluj together, in the heart of Transylvania!
Inclusions: services of an English speaking guide
Exclusions: your meals and drinks, personal expenses, entry tickets (no interior visits that require a ticket are previewed)
Reviewed By kateandmark
I did not know what to expect but this place is incredible. It’s huge, there is a big wheel inside and a boating lake. Interesting too.
5. Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a two and a half hour guided tour through the fascinating city of Cluj, the capital of Transylvania. Visit the house where a famous king was born, admire the Gothic style of St. Michael's church, and stroll to the newer Avram Iancu square.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide
Exclusions: Transport
Reviewed By WanderYourPlanet
I was very much wanting to visit the fortified churches of Transylvania and found this tour on TripAdvisor. The day started in Cluj @ 8:30am and my guide, Adrian, picked me up and the journey began with some interesting history of the city...much appreciated. He is quite the knowledgeable guy so feel free to ask him anything about the culture and storied past of Romania. As we drive into the countryside my guide asked some questions about what I enjoyed, or was looking to enjoy from my trip to his country. Based on what I told him, he was able to modify the tour somewhat to accommodate what I really liked: hiking, natural beauty...as well as the history of the area. With the time we had, Adrian was able to squeeze in a quick stop to view the Turda Gorge AND a short hike up to an old castle ruin. Again, much appreciated. Lunch is included with this tour and we stopped at a restaurant inside the fortress at Alba Iulia. A very unique experience. The tour concluded with a nice visit to the fortified church in the village of Biertan. Such an amazing place. I would highly recommend this tour. My guide knew the area very well, spoke perfect English and German, and the experience really helped make my trip to Romania complete.
6. Private Cluj-Napoca Walking City Tour
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4.7 based on 12 reviews
Discover step by step the secrets of Cluj-Napoca, proclaimed city of arts and the European Capital of Youth.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Lunch (approx. 12 € / person), Personal expenses
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!
7. Explore Ethno Park & Hoia Haunted Forest
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a walking tour designed for a unique and memorable experience, where you will see the beautiful sights of Cluj Ethnographic Park and discover nature in Hoia Haunted Forest. The National Ethnographic Park in Cluj-Napoca is the first open-air museum in Romania founded in 1929. The first sector contains peasant technical installations and workshops, the second sector contains traditional peasant farmsteads representative for distinctive ethnographical areas in Transylvania. The exhibited buildings are among the oldest and most valuable monuments of architecture in the Romania’s ethnographical heritage. The Hoia Forest is probably the world’s most haunted forest having a reputation for intense paranormal activity and unexplained events. Specialists from around the world are fascinated by the forest and spent time studying it’s mysteries. The mysterious Forest is beginning to compete more and more with the Dracula legend in Transylvania.
Inclusions: City Map
Exclusions: Ethnographic Park Acess Ticket
Reviewed By vlad14feb
Had an amazing experience. They've prepared lots of surprises and paid a lot of attention to details, attention which most hotels lack of.
8. A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days
We propose you 2 weeks back in time in the lovely villages from Transylvania and Maramures, in the North West part of Romania. It is a "off the beaten track" tour ! Superb landscapes, unspoiled nature, old villages with best kept traditions, accommodations in old traditional houses with all facilities, great organic food prepared by local ladies with all from their farms.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Photo fees
Reviewed By bgskyman
George is very knowledgeable and has obviously been to the places on this Transylvania trip. Customized our locations to maximize sights and touring for the time we had and where we wanted to see. Definitely a perfect trip that could have only used a couple tweaks. Watch windy roads if anyone gets car sick, let the driver know if there is anything specific your interested in and take lots of pictures, it will be a trip of a lifetime. Also, expect the guide to sometimes be rushed, we didn't expect to be kind of dropped off quite as much in some locations but we adapted to the area. Some of the best sights you will see and George is a very insightful and knowledgeable guide.
9. Caving & hiking in Apuseni Mountains (5 days, from Cluj)
Choose a fun escape from the cityscape! Choose to listen to the wild birds, to sleep by the cricket sounds, to smell the pine tree aroma in the hot summer breeze, to caress the green grass with your bare feet, to find inner peace or to sleep under the stars. Choose adventure! Choose adrenaline! Choose nature! Choose Padis! Visit three of the best caves opened for tourist in the Western Carpathians. Hike off the beaten treks for four days in the Apuseni Nature Park. Enjoy some isolated hamlets. Delight your eyes and your soul with wild wild nature.
Inclusions: services of a professional English speaking tour guide, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included), 2 transfers of luggage, 4 nights accommodation as mentioned above (shared bathrooms), entry tickets (for the caves), pick up / drop off services
Exclusions: your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above), personal expenses, accommodation in Cluj, travel insurance
Reviewed By paulchirila
I learned a lot of new things about Cluj and all kinds of interesting details about landmarks, buildings, monuments etc. The information was easy to take in, a carefully chose combination of dates and historical events, famous personalities and places in the city.
10. ArtCrawl
Cluj has a bustling contemporary art scene and great works are hidden among the narrow streets of the city. That’s the thing, though – they are quite hidden. Certain places can be difficult to find in a city you’re visiting, information is not always available in English or up to date. The tour can take us to exhibitions, performances, studios & other events like fairs, movie screenings, workshops, usually in alternative, unconventional spaces. ArtCrawl is a personalised tour, available by booking, that encourages out-of-towners to discover the diverse local contemporary art scene; a guide to the exhibition spaces, as well as the art - sharing knowledge about the art and artists is also a part of the crawl. After booking a crawl and sharing your interests and curiosities, I will organise a walking tour through exhibitions, performances and other cultural events of the independent art scene. Studio visits can also be arranged. Get in touch to set a convenient time for the tour.
Inclusions: English, Romanian, German guide
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