Transylvania · ROMANIA
Romania's standouts.
The 10 most popular transylvania tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.
Two days through Romania’s medieval core—Peleș, Bran, Brasov, Sighișoara, and Sibiu—with small-group transport and an included guide.
“We had an amazing two-day trip with great tour guide Stefan and driver Mihal. Although we have faced a lot of traffic in the way, we still managed to fulfill the itinerary.”
Sit in a forest hide with ranger help to spot wild brown bears near Brasov, Romania. Small group, no fence, before dark.
“The place is 30 minutes away from the city, very convenient. You’ll stay in the observatory to wait to see bears. It was a beautiful setting and we did see some bears, no complaints!”
Private 7-hour drive from Bucharest to Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Dracula-inspired halls, mountain views, and a real guide.
“This is the perfect option for visiting this castle no big group your own exclusive guide. This was perfect. Dan was an amazing guide, beyond our expectations. 10/10”
A native Spanish–guided hike in Romania’s Piatra Craiului National Park, looping through Zărnești Gorge with big views and local stories.
“100% recommended!! We did a day trip and, although the weather did not accompany us, we loved the experience, visited the bear shelter, took a spectacular route through Piatra Craiului and ate homemade food aloft in a shelter. Nacho accompanied us and told us all about Romania, its history and vampire legends. If we come…”
Bucharest day tour to Bran Castle and Libearty bear sanctuary near Zărnești, with an English guide, small group, and pickup included.
“Misiki są słodkie zamek piękny napewno wrócę do Rumunii kolejny raz Przewodnik super miły przyjemny bardzo polecam”
Quad ATV day trip from Păltiniș-Ciuc to Red Lake and Bicaz Gorge, small-group rides, English guide, plus two nights lodging.
“Joined Greg and Rob for an afternoon on the quad bikes. Great fun, information and views of the local area. Would go again.”
3-day Halloween tour through Transylvania from Bucharest to Sighisoara and Bran, with Dracula Ball, late-night castle party, and guided medieval sights.
“Probably the best tour I have ever done! Ive been to over 50 different countries and never had such a lively fun time. Our guide was amazing and would move heaven and earth to make your tour great! We meet up with other tours from the company and guides were top notch. We literally were…”
Private brown bear watching near Odorheiu Secuiesc with 4WD pickup, a quiet forest hide, and an armed ranger for safety.
“Waw voor de eerste keer een echte beer in het wild gezien. Uitstekende gids met een passie voor fotografie en natuur. Een top ervaring”
Two-day private Transylvania tour from Bucharest with Peleș, Bran, Sinaia, Biertan, Brasov, Sibiu, Cozia and Sighisoara, with pickup.
“We are very satisfied with the two day excursion to the castles of Pelen and Bran and the cities of Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu. Also the stop at the fortified church of Biertan was very interesting. Nico is a good guide and driver. As the disances are long and the traffic is very dense, it…”
Via ferrata through Cheile Turzii near Cluj-Napoca, with a vertical cave moment at Grota lui Hili and a one-way gorge hike loop.
“This tour was fantastic! Highly recommend. My partner and I had never done a via Ferrata and this was a great first experience. The guide was v friendly and talked us through the trickier sections.”
