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Top 10 Walking Tours in Timisoara, Transylvania
Charming Timisoara is often referred to as “Little Vienna,” and indeed, Austrian influences are evident in the architecture, food and culture. This is a walking city, divided into squares that showcase stunning architectural gems. Downtown is reserved for pedestrians only, and the best time to visit is at twilight, when you can sip a hot wine as you stroll amid sparkling lights.
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1. Bucharest City Break and Dracula Castle Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Looking for a weekend destination? Bucharest is a perfect place. Come over for a 3 days trip to the capital of Romania and its surroundings - you will surprised how much the city can offer and how many beauties lye within the country side.
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation in 4 stars centrally located hotel in Bucharest, Buffet Breakfast in the hotel, Private car transfer from and to the Airport, Bucharest city tour with English/ German speaking guide, Dracula Castle and Transylvania full day tour with English/ German speaking guide, 24 hours phone assistance from Travel Agency, Guided tour by all sights
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Tom32066
We recently spent three days / two nights on a privately guided tour of Transylvania. Bucharest is a lovely city, but there's a great deal more to see in Romania, and we were delighted with the Transylvania excursion organized by Authentic Romania Travel. Our guide and driver, Emanuel Balaban, is extraordinarily well informed. In addition to the scheduled points-of-interest on the tour, he added some stops that were oriented towards some of our interests, but was able to organize everything in a way that did not disrupt the timing of the original schedule. The pick-up at our hotel and drop-off at the airport made for very easy travel, and the background information added by Emanuel made for a very informative trip. We are planning on returning to Bucharest for the Enescu Festival, with the add-on of a trip to Moldavia, and we would happily book Authentic Romania Travel and Emanuel again.
2. 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!
3. The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
In December 1989 the communist Romania could be considered as a mental-hospital where the lunatics were running the asylum and the “internees” were punished for their sanity. How did we get to have one of the most symbolic dictatorship regimes in the modern history? What and who are to be blamed for this tragic condition? And not the last, how did courageous people stood-up and repudiated the evil leaders? The Grand Tour of Communist Ages is trying to provide answers to these complex questions, and not only.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Entrance fee to Revolution Memorial
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. The Classic Tour of Timisoara
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Art Nouveau, Baroque, Beer, Capital City of Hungary, Catholics, Communism, Eastern Orthodox Church, Electric Light, Freedom, French, Germans, Hammam, Illy Coffee, Islam, Joannes Corvinus, Johann Strauss, Judaism, Maria Theresa, Mongols, Multiculturalism, Nobel Prize, Oppression, Ottoman Empire, Plague epidemic, Romanian Revolution, Secession, Siege, Silk worms, Spanish mercenaries, Swamps, Tolerance, Vauban Fortress, Each word above has something to do with Timisoara. Above, they are alphabetically ordered. Join the tour and we will arrange them chronologically, in the best city tour in Romania (according to TripAdvisor). All the words will find their place in the final clear image you'll have about Timisoara, at the end of the tour. Can't wait to meet you!
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 416karlzr
We had a great day on the "One Day in Transilvania" tour. Our tour guide was accomodating passionate and knowledgeable. The sites we explored were amazing and we learned so much history behind them. We had a lot of fun and we definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a quick day trip.
5. 4-Hour Private Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Squae, The Forbidden City. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of each of these iconic landmarks.
Inclusions: Private Tour, Private English Speaking Tour Guide, Entrance Fees/Forbidden City, Taxi and subway fare (within 3rd ring road)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees/Antique Jewelry Museums, Entrance fees//Clock Museum, Water, Ice Cream & Food, Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of 3rd Ring Road), Any other expenses that not listed as included , Private transportation
Reviewed By 321Tiggle123
We had an amazing night learning how to make dumplings with Sunflower. We learnt the way to make them that she has been practising since she was 4 years old and while it may take us a little while to get as good as her, we learnt quickly under her guidance. It was also a great experience talking to her and learning about what it's like living in China and sharing what it's like living in Australia. She even made a cake for my birthday. If you can't travel (Who can?) and are looking for a great way to feel as though you are, I can't recommend enough jumping on zoom and spending an evening cooking with Sunflower.
6. City Tours - Vlad´s Timisoara
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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
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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.
7. Vlad´s Timisoara - The Big Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We shall see the Old Town with it´s famous areas: Unirii Square, Theresia Bastion, Libertatii Square, Operei Square, Huniade Fortress, Scudier park and then go on towards Saint Mary Square, Roses Park, Queen Mary Park, Millennium Church, Traian Square. This extended tour will cover most of the old areas of the city, you will find out about the events that formed today's Timisoara, from an small fortress to a great city.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
Exclusions: Travellers should have a water bottle with them, it can ve filled from the fountains around the old town
Reviewed By Ducksareforlife
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Vlad, he’s very charismatic and knows the ins and outs of Timisoara’s history. We all recommend Vlad for your city tour!
8. 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.
9. Discover Timisoara Tour
Capital of Culture, little Vienna, City of Light, East meets West, where every dog barks in four languages – there are many tags you can attach to Timisoara. Find out what’s yours on a guided walking tour through the city.
Inclusions: Audio Guide System
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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.
