What to do and see in Timisoara, Transylvania: The Best Private Tours

February 14, 2022 Nobuko Falco

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. Timisoara All in One - Walking and Car Tour

Strada Alba Iulia 2, Timișoara 300077, Romania Timisoara City Tours
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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!

2. One Day in Transylvania - Departure from Timisoara

Timisoara City Tours
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This full day tour (~12 hours) includes pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Timisoara and visits to 4 sights. The tour is mainly a historical one (you'll here the history of Romania presented chronologically), but we can talk as well about Romania today. We'll cross the Carpathian Mountains twice admiring beautiful landscapes and we'll taste Romanian food in one of the local restaurants next to the Corvins' Castle.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Bottled water

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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. Private Day Tour of Mountainous Banat from Timisoara

Hotel Central - Green Parking Zone, Cetate, Timișoara, Romania Explore Banat
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This tours will take you around the Banat highland region. Throughout history, Banat was at the border of all the empires that spread over the region, most notably the Ottoman and Austrian Empires, which facilitated people of different nations to come in, giving it its multiculturality. The richness of the land turned it into an important industrial hub, around which urban and rural life developed. Empires came and went and the industrial period faded, but what withstood the test of time is a treasure full of natural wonders and beauty. In this tour you will see some of the industrial legacy, meet the multicultural heritage and enjoy the beauty of our natural sights.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food, drinks and tips

Reviewed By giorgiana_dd

This hiking trip was rather short but packed with interesting experiences, considering that all the stops have something else to offer. I recommend it to anyone eager to explore the great outdoors but who wouldn't necessarily want to push their boundaries to the limit—unless they cannot stand to be in the same place with some friendly bats, hehe. Adelin is very helpful and willing to offer support with anything—transportation, equipment, unexpected issues etc. The itinerary is well-organized and there are a lot of sites to see—in addition to the caves, the gorges and hiking trails are equally rewarding. Would definitely go again :)

4. Trekking in the Caras Gorges, Private Tour from Timisoara

Hotel Central - Green Parking Zone, Cetate, Timișoara, Romania Explore Banat
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This backpacking tour will take you through the wild and adventurous gorges of the Caras river. In the first day we hike our way up the Caras river until we reach the Prolaz Meadow. Along the way we will stop to see some caves and other points of attraction. At the Prolaz Meadow we will see the main attraction, the Caras canyon, after which we stop for a quick lunch. We continue above the gorges, across the Iabalcea hill, and arrive at the Comarnic cave. Here we set our camp, build the campfire and prepare a traditional pot dinner cooked over the fire. In the second day, after breakfast we will enter and visit the Comarnic Cave. After that we will visit the upper part of the Caras Gorges, via an old railway path built through the mountain. Later we head back towards the place where we parked our car and then make a short stop at the Caras Citadel to enjoy a splendid view over the entire Caras Gorges. On our way back to Timsioara, we can stop for dinner in Resita.

Inclusions: Dinner, Private transportation, Professional guide, Caving equipment (helmet and headlamp), Camping equipment if needed (tent, backpack, sleeping bag&mat), National Park entry fee, Comarnic Cave entry fee and guide

Exclusions: Other meals (which will have to be carried in the backpack)

Reviewed By BoardingPass302289

We had a day of fun with dan! He knows the history of the place very well, we had fun talking about all sorts of subjects, he took us to a beautiful restaurant right on the Danube with amazing view of the river, the tour was customed to our needs which was very comfortable.all and all, highly recommended tour guide! :)

5. 4-Hour Private Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour

Sunflower Tours China
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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. Danube Gorge Day Trip from Timisoara

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If you are for a few days in Timisoara or Arad and you want to see more of the diverse and surprising Romania, take this tour. If you like wild nature, you are active and you're open for adventure... then take this tour! At 2:30-3 hours drive from Timisoara you'll meet a completely different world. You will be taken from your hotel in a comfortable car, a professional guide will take care of everything. You just need to relax and enjoy the ride! The old Danube will impress you with its wildness, the impressive history, and the stunning landscapes of the trail carved through the mountains. Here are our 2 options for this tour: All year: Bigar waterfall, Danube Gorge by car, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue. This option doesn't include a boat ride May-October: Danube Gorge, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue, Ponicova cave, Boat ride in the Gorge, included

Inclusions: Boat ride on selected Summer tour (May-October), Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Boat ride is excluded on All year option

Reviewed By heatherj121

Hi became fascinated with northern Romania during a quick trip to Cluj one year. I desperately wanted to tour the wooden churches, painted churches, and to visit the Merry Cemetery, but with a guide. I was beyond fortunate to have found Flavia. Not only is she a wonderful person (and much fun) but made the entire trip come alive for me. She arranged delightful accommodation, where I became a part of the family, and even made sure all of my pesky food allergies were not a problem. Each day was a new adventure into a land like nowhere I had ever been. The sights were beautiful and her knowledge endless. Returning to Cluj and my trip home, she even found time for me to appease my Dracula desires and we were able to visit Hotel Castle Dracula! I strongly encourage anyone visiting Romania to contact Flavia and guarantee you a fantastic holiday!

7. Full-Day Private Hiking in Nera Gorge National Park

Castle of Huniade, Cetate, Timișoara, Romania TOURGUIDEANDTRAVEL
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The southern part of Banat is covered with mountain and hills. You will find a lot of great places here in which you can explore nature without having to have climbing skills. If you like to relax and exercise in the same time in beautiful nature this day trip is for you.

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8. Full day in Banat

Timisoara City Tours
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Book your full day trip in Banat Region. Enjoy the complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Timisoara and explore the South-Western part of Romania in the company of a professional guide. See the most spectacular part of Danube, the 2nd largest river of Europe. Enjoy the view of the largest rock sculpture in Europe - Decebalus. Take the cruise on a small boat and see the stunning views of "The Couldrons" from the water. Enjoy an excellent lunch in a restaurant on the Danube's shore. See Bigar Waterfall, considered to be the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Enjoy the complimentary drop-off at your accommodation in Timisoara. The minimum no of persons for this tour is 3. The tour is not operated if the minimum no of persons was not reached.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Timisoara, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees (~10 euros / person), Lunch

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!

9. 6 Days Private Tour of Transylvania and Bukovina from Budapest

Trip2Ro

Experience an 6-day private tour from Budapest that includes European capital of Culture 2019 - Timisoara, and from 2007 - Sibiu. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bukovina with its beautiful and unique Unesco painted monasteries.. Visit Dracula's birthplace, also Unesco citadel - Sighisoara. See Dracula's Castle and Royal Peles Castle.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Tips for the tour guide / driver, 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.

10. 8 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Budapest

Trip2Ro

Experience an 8-day private tour from Budapest that includes European capital of Culture 2019 - Timisoara, and from 2007 - Sibiu. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, also Unesco citadel - Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges and the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tips for the tour guide/driver, Entrance fees, Supplement for Single Room - 160 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.

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