Romania · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Bucharest by bike in four hours, from the Old City and Parliament Palace to Little Paris landmarks, with a local English-speaking guide.
“Tour guide was amazing, funny and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend this tour to explore Bucharest!”
See Bucharest by bike in four easygoing hours, from old inns and monasteries to communist landmarks, with a local English-speaking guide.
“Outstanding introduction to Bucharest. Ed was a terrific guide. Great storyteller. Would highly recommend this tour. Bikes are good. Interesting stops. Lots of opportunities to get great photos. No need for an ebike. Only one short hill. Very manageable.”
See Bucharest by bike in two hours, from the Old Court and Calea Victoriei to Cismigiu Park and Ceausescu’s Palace.
“It was a great to get a first impression of Bucharest and to get curious Thank you”
Review the 2-hour Bucharest Highlights Bike Tour, with communist history, Old Town landmarks, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“The guide was excellent . Bucharest is not a great place for cycling the tour was very good but only covered the same places as a walking tour - the bike was not necessary”
Cycle through Romania’s Dealu Mare wine country, visit Bellu manor, and taste local wines with hotel transfers from Bucharest.
“We had an excellent experience on this tour with Oana! She picked us up on time in clean and safe transport to take us to Dealu Mare. The bikes were great quality and the route boasted magnificent views before the main events - wine tasting! We visited two vineyards where we were greeted by friendly hosts, tours of the facilities, plenty of nibbles, and superb selection of wines! Certainly not shy with the pours either! Highly recommended tour!”
Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway by e-bike to Balea Lake, with mountain views, a waterfall stop, private transport, and guide Andrei.
“Andrei was an excellent guide. It was rainy and cold and we sadly didn’t get to see much but it was still an excellent day!”
Review of Sâmbăta de Sus e-bike tours near Sibiu, with Făgăraș Mountain views, Brâncoveanu Monastery, pricing, and practical tips.
“We were a group of three experienced riders and had a perfect day with Iulian. The tour was well-chosen and fitted our preferences and abilities. The bikes were quite new and had plenty of power. I can only recommend doing this in Sibiu.”
Rent a bike, ebike, or scooter in Bucharest and explore Curtea Veche, Bărăția, parks, and more with a map and local tips.
“Great bikes! Good communication. We had a pleasant time in Bucharest! Great to be able to rent these good bikes.”
See Bucharest by bike, from CEC Palace to Revolution Square, while an English-speaking guide explains the city’s communist past.
“This was a perfect way to spend a morning/afternoon in Bucharest. Alex was knowledgeable and excited about Romania’s history. Saw all the highlights and had a nice break in the shade.”
Cycle from Bucharest through Dealu Mare wine country, visit Bellu Manor and two wineries, and enjoy tastings, snacks, bikes, and expert guiding.
“Ionit was flexible and assessed our interests and abilities (two ambitious elders) in selecting the route. He was knowledgeable about the region’s wines and local history. We had a fantastic time!”
Rent a bike in Bucharest for 24 hours and explore palaces, parks, museums, and leafy streets at your own pace for $23.
“Bucharest is a tough city to bike in. There’s not much cycling infrastructure. Having said that, there are plenty of parks and forested residential streets to safely explore. The price for the rental was reasonable and I was able to use it all day long (I returned it at 7 and could’ve stayed later). My non-electric road bike held up great with no mechanical issues/flat tires.”
Ride forest roads around Lake Dragan from Cluj with guide Marcel, mountain views, snacks, gear, and a small-group adventure.
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Marcel our guide. He is very experienced and knowledgeable with the terrain and helped us with setting up our bike so we felt comfortable. If you want to get away and have some adventure you will not be disappointed It was the highlight of our trip never expected It to be so beautiful. Enjoyed a lemonade at a scenic hotel on the way back. What a treat!”
Review of Brasov’s Postavaru mountain bike tour, with bike, helmet, guide, forest roads, castle views, prices, routes, and practical tips.
“Brasovs nature is absolutely beautiful and this is a great way to experience it, highly recommended. A lot of fun and a lot of beautiful views.”
Cycle from Brasov to Cristian’s monastery and ancient oak forest with a guide, bike, and helmet, then pause for local food at your own cost.
“Fantastic experience out in the hills. Great fresh air and views. Cycled all the way to a ski resort. Tudor, the guide, was brilliant. The e-bikes were top quality.”
Explore Bucharest by bike with a local guide, seeing Parliament Palace, Old Town, Revolution Square, parks, and Vlad’s castle ruins.
“We had a great half day tour of the city of Bucharest with Oana. She is passionate about biking and has a deep love for her country. She is knowledgeable and shares from her heart, her life experiences in Romania. We had two couples on her tour. She kept us on bike lanes safe from traffic. Don’t miss out on a chance to tour with Oana and her colleagues”
Pick the kind of Romanian day first, then the tour that runs it.
