ROMANIA
Romania's standouts.
The 10 most popular walking tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.
2.5-hour Bucharest highlights walk through Cismigiu Gardens, Calea Victoriei icons, caravanserais, and the Palace of Parliament.
“A very entertaining and interesting tour with fascinating facts about the history of Bucharest and Romania. Ed was an outstanding guide! Highly recommended!”
Walk Bucharest’s communist story in 3 hours, from the Patriarchal Cathedral to Revolution Square, with Parliament, secret police sites, and daily life.
“Our tour was great. John was amazing and was really informative throughout. We had a great insight to all the buildings and the history behind it. Thank you very much!”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Bucharest’s key Ottoman, Orthodox, and Communist-era landmarks, plus classic trading passages and parks.
“What a great afternoon. We learnt so much and Ed was a fabulous guide. He was very knowledgable and explained things really well and the whole experience taught us so much. If you’re coming in winter wrap up warm - there were times we felt very cold when we were standing listening to Ed.”
Bucharest hidden markets tour with tram rides, Armenian-quarter sights, and tastings of tuica, mici, cheeses, beer, and doughnut.
“Had a brilliant day with our tour guide Alex. He was very knowledgable and good at explaining everything and answering questions. We had a small group of 6 and we all chatted and by the end of the day it was as if we all knew each other. Very relaxing and lots of food and…”
2.5-hour ghost and Romanian mythology walk in Bucharest. Haunted street stories, Dracula lore, rituals, and a real 1970s vampire tale.
“great tour, our guide Tudor was very passionate about the subject, and did a lot of research which really bought the stories to life. The tour was fun and engaging, and a nice way to see some of the city we wouldn't normally have visited”
A small-group Bucharest walk with a local guide, centuries of sights, plus one famous Romanian snack. 3 hours, $45.
“Mara was very personable, spoke perfect English, and gave us a very insightful and informative walking tour. She answered our questions responsively and added personal vignettes. The tour was an excellent time investment for our short time in Bucharest.”
Private 3-hour Bucharest walk with a local guide: Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, Old Town, monasteries, and CEC Palace.
“La nostra guida razvan bravissimo e molto competente ci ha illustrato la storia di Bucarest e della Romania in questo tour molto bello lo consiglio”
A 2-hour guided walk through Bucharest’s top sights, with stories behind the buildings, a few included tickets, and a finish at the Athenaeum.
“Adrián was entertaining and informative. If it hadn’t been super freezing that evening, I would have enjoyed it more, but no fault of his.”
Walk Cluj-Napoca’s historic core in 2.5 hours, from Matthias Corvinus’s birthplace to Gothic St. Michael’s Church and Avram Iancu Square.
“An excellent tour, full of insight and interest. A very knowledgeable guide. What a great way to get to see and understand this amazing City. Lasted a full 2 1/2 hours and was great value.”
A 4-hour private Bucharest mix of car stops and Old Town walking, timed for big highlights with a knowledgeable English guide.
“Mercia is a fantastic guide, it was a very spent morning. He went out of the way to make the experience memorable.”
