What to do and see in Northwest Romania, Transylvania: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

January 4, 2022 Milan Banda

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, 9 Days Treasures of Romania Tour, Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria Tour from Bucharest, Small Group Dracula Tour, Private Day Trip to Sighisoara and gipsy community villages, Treasures of Romania and Hungary small group tour, Private 3-Day Best of Romania Tour from Cluj Napoca, 6-Days Transylvania & Wooden Churches of Maramures from Bucharest, Private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina Fortress from Cluj-Napoca.
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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. 9 Days Treasures of Romania Tour

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Treasures of Romania is a small group (maximum 6 people) tour designed for those who want to visit the most famous tourist attractions of Romania but don’t have enough time for a longer vacation. In just 9 days this shared tour of Romania will give the chance of visiting cities like Bucharest or Cluj Napoca, medieval citadels of Transylvania such as Sibiu, Sighisoara or Brasov, rural areas from Maramures and Bucovina, Hungarian villages, the castles of Bran or Peles, UNESCO sites and many others.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 8-nights in 4-star hotels and B&B, Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 9, Transport by modern car, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver

Exclusions: Photographing or filming fees (paid directly to sites visited), Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel extras (minibar, etc.), Travel insurance, Tips

Reviewed By KalmarMalla

Daniel gave us a full pot tour! Many impressions, important knowledge and a perfect balance of information and silence. Malin and Pierre from Sweden

4. Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria Tour from Bucharest

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Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria Tour takes you in just 11 days in two important countries of the Balkans. You will travel with a small group of maximum 6 people. Romania and Bulgaria, part of Eastern Europe, share many similarities but in the same time have their unique traits. During this tour you can discover two capitals, Bucharest and Sofia, two different languages, great historical regions such as Transylvania or Maramures, beautiful medieval cities such as Sibiu, Sighisora, Veliko Tarnovo or Plovdiv and many other famous tourist landmarks.

Inclusions: Airport pick-up in Bucharest, Romania and drop-off in Sofia, Bulgaria, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by modern car or van, Accommodation for 10 nights in 4-star hotels and B&Bs, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver in Romania, English-speaking travel assistant/driver in Romania

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc), Other meals except for the breakfast and dinner on Day 5, Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites, Tips, Travel insurance, Personal expenses

Reviewed By KalmarMalla

Daniel gave us a full pot tour! Many impressions, important knowledge and a perfect balance of information and silence. Malin and Pierre from Sweden

5. Small Group Dracula Tour

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The Dracula Tour follows the history and the legends about Dracula, the infamous character of Bram Stoker. The tour is operated with a small group (maximum 6 people) and it starts in Bucharest, a city first mentioned in a written document by Dracula himself. On the way to Transylvania you’ll reach the real fortress of Vlad the Impaler and then, passing through Sibiu you’ll see many other place related to him such as the Corvin Castle, the medieval town of Sighisoara, his birth place, the Borgo Pass or the Bran Castle, the most visited tourist attraction of Romania.

Inclusions: Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by modern car or van, Accommodation for 9 nights in 3/4-star hotels and superior B&Bs, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc), Other meals except for the breakfast, Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites, Tips, Travel insurance, Personal expenses

Reviewed By KalmarMalla

Daniel gave us a full pot tour! Many impressions, important knowledge and a perfect balance of information and silence. Malin and Pierre from Sweden

6. Private Day Trip to Sighisoara and gipsy community villages

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For those that seek a fairytale image of Transylvania, this day trip will reveal the story of medieval villages surrounded by thick forests, of majestic fortified churches, and of citadels that are inhabited to this day. A visit to Sighisoara is perhaps the best way to experience time travel. And no holiday can be complete without experiencing a little bit of the local life. A visit in the heart of a gypsy community will teach us about their traditions and about crafts that have been long gone from today’s world.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Entrance fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch (approx. €13/person), Photography fees, Tips for the 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!

7. Treasures of Romania and Hungary small group tour

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“Treasures of Romania and Hungary Tour” takes you in just 10 days in two of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe: Romania and Hungary. It starts in the vivid city of Bucharest, Romania’s capital city, then it crosses the Carpathian Mountains into the exotic Transylvania where you’ll discover forgotten villages, well-preserved medieval towns and old legends. On the way, you’ll experience the rural life of Maramures, while in Hungary you’ll discover famous wine areas, admire the Baroque town of Eger and the magnificent city of Budapest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport pick-up in Bucharest and drop-off in Budapest, Transport by modern car, Accommodation for 9 nights in 4-star hotels and B&Bs, Breakfast, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver, Traditional dinner on Day 6

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc), Drinks (other than water), Other meals except breakfast and Dinner on Day 6, Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites, Tips, Travel insurance, Personal expenses

Reviewed By KalmarMalla

Daniel gave us a full pot tour! Many impressions, important knowledge and a perfect balance of information and silence. Malin and Pierre from Sweden

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina Fortress from Cluj-Napoca

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The private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina will give you a better perspective about Transylvania's culture, history, and architecture. Also, the two stops will give you the perfect opportunity to take some of the best pictures for your social media, while in Transylvania.

Inclusions: Transportation with a modern vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Photography fees, Personal expenses

Reviewed By LanaHarris

We made the day trip in 2019. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the car was comfortable and clean. We dealt with Ilona, and she was very helpful in answering all our questions. We especially enjoyed the view of Sighisoara from the City Tower. We would highly recommend Rolandia if you're planning a trip to Transylvania.

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