Top Transylvania Historical Tours

In a single day you will see famous landmarks (like the Merry Cemetery, Barsana and Sapanta-Peri monasteries or the Memorial Museum from Sighet) but also places off the beaten path: a local market, little known artisans, the group of unique water mills (including the only water powered fulling and carding mills from Europe still in working condition and daily use for local community needs, without any museum or tourist purposes), the last medieval hay fields and meet the local self sufficient farmers. The tour is designed for 2-4 people, but singles are welcome (supplement charge).

We provide full-assisstance for a hassle-free travel experience, we like slow-traveling, engaging with the locals, exploring the untouched areas, we love small groups and we care about the people we invite to discover our country with us. We do offer full photos, videos and souvenir kits free of charge and private transportation and premium guidance everywhere we go. When you travel with local guides, you know that you will have the best experience possible. Our commitment is to take you on an unforgetable journey, to create amazing memories and for you to come as guests but leave as friends.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What beautiful images can you see in the Rodna National Park?. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. (insert fact) What is the most famous historical couple of [country name]? (insert fact) This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

You have never seen anything like this before . Is it , no doubt, a lifetime experience that you will talk about for years to come.

Visit Rosia Montana, the Golden destination a land of magic. A local will guide you to discover the most important spots of Roşia Montană and to understand why is this place so loved.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. What does the Wooden churches of Maramureș show? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What kind of people live in the city? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Maramures. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Enjoy a visit at Turda Salt Mine, UNESCO patrimony wooden churches in Barsana and Ieud. Explore the cites like Cluj Napoca, Bistrita and Targu Mures. Get to know the history of Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. But most of all travel with a steam train called "Mocanita" to Vaser Valley!

Take a break from the city on a day trip to the nearby villages of Prejmer, Rasnov, Bran, and Sinaia. Visit historic landmarks including Prejmer’s fortified church and Castle Bran, and learn about their associated history and legends from your guide. Travel the region’s varied landscape with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and save time finding a meeting point with round-trip transfer from your Brasov hotel.

We invite you to explore the villages surrounding Sibiu, located at the bottom of Cindrel Mountains.

Delve into Romanian history on a full-day tour from Sibiu. Visit Hunedoara’s beautiful Corvin Castle, which seems plucked straight from a fairy tale, and uncover the region’s ancient Roman roots in Alba Iulia. With round-trip transport, it’s an easy way to see the far and fascinating reaches of central Romania without a car.

Transylvania is famous for its Gothic landmarks, but appreciating their historical significance on a self led tour can be difficult. Discover the medieval past of Bran Castle and learn more about its association with Bram Stoker’s Dracula on a tour from Sibiu, then explore the historic city of Brașov and its Gothic architecture, with insights provided by your guide. Relax after a day’s sightseeing with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Step back in time to Romania of the Middle Ages on a tour of three historic villages in the heart of Transylvania. See the important fortified churches of Biertan and Malancrav, and then visit the perfectly preserved Saxon village of Sighisoara, where buildings appear little unchanged from the 15th century. Climb the town's clock tower and covered staircase to the Church on the Hill, and see the house where legendary warlord Vlad the Impaler, was born.

Brașov’s far-reaching history is best explored on its streets, but appreciating the context of each location can be difficult on a self-led tour. Gain intimate insight into the city on a walking tour, visiting landmarks including the Black Church, Weavers’ Bastion, and Rope Street, with cultural and historical insights provided by your guide.

Hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful roads, the Transfagarasan Highway is must-do during your time in Romania. Beginning in Brasov, this 10-hour tour takes you to spectacular Transylvania sites such as Balea Lake and Waterfall, the Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, where you'll ascend 1,500 steps to the castle's hilltop perch. Absorb magical views of the Fagaras Mountains and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov on this small-group tour, limited to 7 people.  Please note: The Transfagarasan Road is partially closed. Reopening late June 2018. 

A small group day tour to the impressive Rupea Fortress and to the epic Racos Geological Complex. The Quaternary basaltic eruptions from Persani Mountains area represent the last manifestations of volcanism in the Carpathian Mountains and form the "Basalt Triangle" (Racos - Rupea - Comana de Sus). The volcanic eruptions took place between 2 - 0.5 million years ago and the most important basalt outcrops are protected nowadays by the following geo-sites of national importance: Racos Geological Complex and Rupea Basaltic cliff. Today the Racos Geological Complex preserves the Quaternary basaltic volcanic eruptions from approximately 1.3 - 1.5 millions years ago that are visible today in the three quarries. Visit Brazi Basalt Quarrie where Brazi Lake started to form after the mining activities stopped, called by the locals the Emerald Lake. Continue to the Bazalt Columns Natural Monument. The basalt mining stopped in the 1960s, when the site was declared a natural monument.

Cycle through Burzenland on this full-day private biking tour from Brașov. With a dedicated guide, you can enjoy a flexible schedule and plenty of time to ask questions.

Travel with no schedule. Whether you choose to explore nature, culture and local traditions, saxon villages, it is up to you! We visit Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle, Rupea Fortress, Viscri Saxon Fortified Church, Sighisoara, Biertan Fortified Church, Sibiu and more! Romania’s Transylvanian region offers a fascinating window into a lost Europe, with medieval castles, towns and churches that seem caught in a time warp. This trip takes you into the heart of the region for a fascinating look so don’t forget your camera!

Designed to delight those fascinated by the Gothic legends of Transylvania, this half-day tour takes you to the heart of the mysterious Romanian region. After hotel pickup in Brasov, tick off top attractions such as the dramatic Rasnov Fortress and Bran’s Castle, whose Gothic turrets and hilltop perch have earned it the nickname of ‘Dracula’s Castle’. If you wish, upgrade your small-group tour when booking to include a visit to Peles Castle, a striking example of Neo-Renaissance architecture.

Explore three historic highlights of Transylvania on a fascinating day trip from Brașov. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage-listed church in the medieval village of Viscri, and wander through the fortified Saxon town of Sighişoara — known as the birthplace of the warlord who inspired Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula. Finally, learn the history of the imposing, 14th-century Rupea Fortress on a guided tour.

Get an introduction to Braşov Old Town with this 2-hour walking tour. Wander down Easten Europe’s narrowest alleyway, see the candy-colored houses of Piata Sfatului Square and get up close to St Nicholas Church, the Black Church and other notable sights. As you stroll, learn about Braşov’s history — from the Middle Ages through to present day — and receive the personalized attention of the guide. Numbers limited to 10 participants on this small-group tour.

A two-day tour through some of the most well-preserved Transylvanian castles and palaces, going from early medieval stone fortifications to modern and lavish royal summer residences and presenting the rich history of their builders and inhabitants.

Enjoy a cultural adventure away from the tourist crowds on a 2-day tour of the Maramures region. All-inclusive transportation takes your group to Surdesti, Sapanta, and Bogdan Voda. Visit the Surdesti Wooden Church, before stopping at the unexpectedly uplifting Merry Cemetery. After a restful night at a guesthouse, take a scenic train ride into the Vaser Valley where you can see the wooden church of St. Nicholas.

Discover life as it was in the days of the Transylvanian Saxons on a 10-hour group tour from Cluj-Napoca. The well-rounded itinerary takes you to Sibiu's UNESCO listed Old Town, followed by visits to the charming villages of Sibiel and Fantanele. All three picturesque destinations give you an immersive look at the history and culture of the German ethnic group. Your guide provides illuminating commentary at each location.

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.