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.
“Very, very nice experience (despite the bad weather on the first day with cold and snow), especially thanks to Bogdan, an excellent tour guide, very prepared, professional, and helpful, as well as excellent in driving”
Sit in a forest hide with ranger help to spot wild brown bears near Brasov, Romania. Small group, no fence, before dark.
“Nous avons aimé l’expérience dans son entièreté. De la prise en charge par notre guide forestier Alex au centre de Brasov jusqu’à l’arrivée de la forêt où nous avons rejoint la cabane installée. Nous avons passé deux heures dans celle ci a attendre que des animaux arrivent. A notre grande surprise et grande patience, nous…”
Private 7-hour drive from Bucharest to Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Dracula-inspired halls, mountain views, and a real guide.
“everything was amazing! daniel did an great job as a guide”
A native Spanish–guided hike in Romania’s Piatra Craiului National Park, looping through Zărnești Gorge with big views and local stories.
“A great experience, a 10. A very complete and interesting circuit. The mix of culture and nature makes the visit fantasticAuto-translated”
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.
“Highly recommended, and will definitely go again. The tour we went on was 100km, lasting many hours and very cheap for the cost. The views are spectacular and the routes are incredibly fun. We went across various mountain ranges, rivers and forests and visited places you'd normally never experience in Transylvania.”
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.
“Fabulous tour, fully packed with a lot of things to see and do. Whistle stop of all the places I wanted to see. Nicolas was knowledgeable and gave good insight into the history of the places, people and circumstances, not only on Pelas Palace and Bram, but also on recent history, trade and agriculture. Haven’t…”
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.”
