Romania · TOURS
Every Romanian itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 tours & day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Bucharest’s 12-hour Transylvania tour to Peleș, Bran Castle, and Brașov, with practical advice on costs, timing, tickets, and comfort.
“Long bus ride, but more than worth it. Castles were very cool! Dracula’s castle is much better from the outside, as inside is just ok. The King’s castle is wild! Architecture and opulence.”
Tour Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament, with grand marble halls, communist-era history, airport-style security, and a one-hour guided visit.
“Well organised with clear meeting point instructions delivered by WhatsApp. Tour was excellent (from the government guide) and the place well worth visiting.”
Review of the $35 Bucharest tour to Peleș, Bran, and Brașov, with practical advice on tickets, traffic, timing, and value.
“The tour was perfectly organized. Our guide Angelica was very helpful and professional! Everything was exactly as promised in the tours description.”
Explore Bucharest on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour through Old Town, Calea Victoriei, Cismigiu Gardens, and the Palace of Parliament.
“Ed was an exceptional guide—ultra-dynamic, there wasn't a dull moment”
Review of Bucharest’s 12-hour Transylvania tour to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov, with prices, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Long day but great to see countryside with the two castles and Brasov. Everything was well communicated and very organized. We enjoyed the day and would recommend this trip.”
Review of Bucharest’s 12-hour tour to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, and what to expect.
“If you’re looking for a tour that’s just a checklist of pretty places, this isn't it. This was so much more. Our journey through Romania’s iconic castles wasn't just sightseeing, it was a moving, immersive experience that left an imprint on the heart. From the moment we boarded the bus, it was clear we were in expert hands. Our tour guide Petru, was an absolute gem. He was hilarious, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. He didn’t just recite dates or facts; he told stories. Stories full of passion, pride, pain, and resilience. Through his words, we felt Romania’s turbulent past come alive. You could feel Petru’s deep love for his country…”
Review of the Brasov castle tour to Peles, Bran, and Rasnov, with honest advice on costs, closures, crowds, guides, and the best day to go.
“Tiberiu was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable about Romania and the buildings we went too! very nice person as well! would recommend”
Tour Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov from Bucharest in one long day, with mountain views, guided visits, and useful planning tips.
“Our driver / guide was amazing knowledgeable and very helpful we were well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed the day He got up quickly into the castles and explained clearly All the details”
Taste Bucharest through local markets, Romanian dishes, beer, țuică, neighborhoods, history, and a tram ride to Obor Market.
“The tour was both interesting and delicious. It brought us to parts of the city we never would have traveled to if not for the tour. Our guide Bogdan was knowledgeable shared Romanian history and culture information with us. Highly recommend.”
Explore Bucharest’s communist past on a three-hour walking tour covering Ceaușescu, Revolution Square, hidden churches, food, and daily life.
“Octavia was wonderful. His knowledge of Bucharest and how communism influenced the history of Romania was amazing. The story he told gave us a clear glimpse into how communism impacted the people, the architecture and culture of Bucharest. I highly recommend Octavia and this tour.”
Review of Bucharest’s full-day Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle, and Brașov tour, with honest advice on timing, costs, guides, and logistics.
“Bad organisation, not told in advance that need to buy Peles castle tickets via internet, tickets for Peles castle was sold out for my trip day. Other travellers, Italians, very loudy, singing songs all way back, no reaction from guide or driver. Castles and places was nice.”
Explore Bucharest’s old town, monasteries, royal landmarks, and Parliament with a local guide on this affordable 2.5-hour walking tour.
“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.”
Explore Bucharest by private tuk tuk, from Calea Victoriei to the Palace of Parliament, with flexible timing, local stories, and photo stops.
“BEST EXPERIENCE OF THE ENTIRE TRIP!! The tour shows you the best parts of Bucharest and the tour guides are super friendly and knowledgeable!! We were able to stop and explore different parts of the tour and they even took pics of the group! A must do if you are in Bucharest!!”
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!”
Review of Brasov’s 7-hour castle tour to Bran, Peles, and Sinaia Monastery, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and access.
“Very good, we had a wonderful day, we saw a few beautiful objects and the guide told a lot of interesting stories.”
Pick the kind of Romanian day first, then the tour that runs it.
