Tours in Brasov

Combine castle viewing with brown bear watching in Transylvania. A great way to spend a day in Romania. This tour is flexible with pickup available from Brasov or any other nearby city. The tours is shared but you can make it private for a small extra fee. Drop off can be in the same location where you've been picked up or in an other location selected by you (longer distances will require additional fees).

We are going to start cycling from low altitude at a small market from where we will have a magnificent view over Mount Fagaras and Balea Waterfall . After few kilometres we will get into the most interesting mountain highway builded in Romania in the years of comunism . The views displayed during the trip are amazing , the mountains that surround the way show their majestic peaks during the whole way . We will see in the way up , much closer to our eyes , the Balea Waterfall and after a while we will reach the top at altitude 2034 where a peasant market and the well known Balea Lake will be displayed . After visiting all the interesting touristic points a descent full of adrenaline back to the starting place will follow . Please be aware that during the winter the transportation to the lake is possible by cablecar only .

Enjoy a round-trip hike to the epic Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari), famed for its ladders and waterfalls.

Discover Transylvania’s iconic Bran Castle, *Enjoy a Traditional Romanian Dinner – 3 course meal -at Hanul Bran restaurant. *Attend the popular Halloween Party at Bran Castle, taking place in a tent mounted in the grounds of the castle. *Gain insight into the region from your guide as you spend your second day exploring Brașov itself, and avoid hidden costs with dinner and accommodation included as per itinerary.

The diversity of the objectives met on the way is great: mountain landscapes, hills, forests, traditional villages, historical vestiges (Curtea de Arges Monastery, Poienari Citadel), engineering innovations (Vidraru water storage Dam) and Transfagarasan itself. At its top, the height of the way is a little more than 2000 meters, crossing the highest chain of the Carpathians: the Fagaras Mountains.

Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 80 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave). End the day with a thrilling bear watching experience that you will surely remember - don't forget to take your camera with you! In the evening you will be driven back to Brasov.

Travel from Brasov Transylvania along a picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains on this tour! Visit the Peles Castle in Sinaia, built in the 19th century and served as the royal family's summer residence Uncover the mystery surrounding the legendary Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle), a medieval and gothic structure

Transfagarasan road - built as a strategic military route, it is the highest (2042m) and most dramatic paved road in Romania. It runs North to South across the highest sections of the Carpathian Mountains. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. Fagaras mountains – the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range with highest peak Moldoveanu -2544m. Balea Lac is a natural glacier lake at 2040m, 360 meters long, 240 meters wide and 11 meters deep Balea Waterfall with its 60 meters height it is one of the most famous waterfalls in Romania

Based on the experience of a guide, in a privat tour and the mobility of a car, you will visit these three important castles, will avoid trafic crowd and you will have all the explanations of the places we will pass through.

This tour combines sightseeing with history and culture. If your time in Brasov is limited you can tick two very important boxes of Transylvania by visiting the Bran (Dracula) Castle and the Transfagarasan highway in the same day. While you can visit Bran 365 days per year, the mountain road is only open a few months during the summer and autumn. During the Transfagarasan day trip we drive close to the altitude of 2050 meters above sea level. On the road we stop at the Balea Waterfall. Here we check out the souvenir shops and taste some of the local snacks. At the Balea Lake we can have a proper lunch, after we hike around the lake. More souvenirs are available here too. Other short stops for spectacular roadside landscapes are also included. The Bran Castle tour is done either at the start or at the end of the day, depending on the day of the week.

Sibiu was the largest medieval town in Transylvania and the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Sibiu is home to the first hospital in Romania (1292), the first pharmacy (1494) and the oldest museum in Romania, the Brukenthal Museum. Walking tour - Time to enjoy the pedestrian areas of the old town Big Square - Haller House - Brukenthal Museum - Town Hall - Catholic Church - Council Tower - Small Square with the „Eyes of the City“ - Luxemburg House - Pharmacy Museum - Liars` Bridge - Huet Square - Evangelic Church - Stairs Passage - „The Lower City“ - Orthodox Cathedral - Citadel wall with the 3 towers - Thalia Hall - Schiller Square - The General`s Tunnel – end of the tour in the Big Square. Visit Astra open air village museum that spreads across a 96 ha area of which an area of 40 ha is covered by the permanent exhibition which is the largest open air ethnographic exhibition in Europe.The museum hosts original monuments representative for the values of the Romanian village.

This guided day hike brings you closer or into the heart of most beautiful mountains of the area.There are a few available hiking routes for all levels from easy, medium to difficult hikes. Consider a min. of 4-5h for a day hike extendable to 8-10h choosing private departure on a longer route. Prior to departure, the guide will talk with you about every option and will make appropriate decision for the route to follow Fagaras Mountain - even if we need a bit longer transfer, for a day hike we usually recommend to access the mountain via the Transfagarasan Highway, taking us to Balea Lake at 2035m high. From the glacier lake there are a few good options for day hikes around the lake with stunning views, or even a bit along the main ridge with optional detour to a peak over 2500m. On clear day we can spot in a distance the Moldoveanu Peak, as the roof of Romania at 2544m. Also we can admire the main ridge of Fagaras, streching continuously for over 60km along south Transylvanian border

Visit Bran Castle, also known also as " Dracula's Castle", and Rasnov Fortress in one complete tour. This is a 4-hour small-group tour departing from Brasov city center, driving through the wonderful Transylvanian Alps, the southern Carpathian Mountains. Discover the world famous Dracula's Castle in Bran, the impressive Peasants Citadel in Rasnov and learn about the history of Brasov county and Transylvania.

Day trip to Sighisoara, Rupea and Viscri from Brasov. Witness the fairy tale medieval town of Sighisoara, on a day trip from Brasov. Travelling by air-conditioned car or minivan, admire Transylvania's magnificent scenery as you journey to Viscri, an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania.  Enjoy free time in Viscri village and explore Sighisoara’s narrow streets. Step back in time when visiting the mysterious Rupea Fortress before heading back to Brasov. Explore Sighisoara medieval town, UNESCO world heritage site, including The Clock Tower, the house where Vlad the Impaler was born and The Church on the Hill. Step back in time in Viscri village, UNESCO world heritage site, and visit the oldest fortified church in Transylvania. Travel through the Transylvanian countryside and learn about its history and legends. Visit Rupea, an amazing hilltop fortress dating from the 14th century.

Join us on a small-group day tour from Brasov and discover four amazing places that will leave you breathless! We'll take you to the stunning Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress, as well as two of the most beautiful fortified churches in Romania. Don't worry about the queues - we've got you covered with skip-the-line access to Bran Castle. As we journey through the picturesque countryside, you'll hear fascinating stories of Vlad the Impaler and Bran Castle. You'll also get to soak up the magnificent scenery of the Carpathian Mountains. Our expert guide will take you to explore the most beautiful fortified churches and show you the incredible location of Rasnov Fortress. And what's a trip to Romania without sampling the local food? We'll take you to Bran village to taste some delicious local cuisine. This tour promises to be a fantastic experience that you will always remember. Book now and spoil yourself with a wonderful day tour you won't want to miss!

Your adventure begins at 9 a.m. when your friendly English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel in Brasov. Get ready to explore two of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval towns on our escorted day tour! First, we'll visit the Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. We'll explore the Clock Tower, the Church from the Hill, and the house where Vlad was born! If you're feeling hungry, we can arrange lunch in the medieval town of Sighisoara (additional cost). After Sighisoara, we'll head to Sibiu's old town, which was the European Capital of Culture in 2007. You'll have the opportunity to stroll through the Big Square, the Council Tower, the Little Square, and the Bridge of Liars. We'll make sure to drop you off at your hotel in Brasov around 8 p.m. after an unforgettable day of sightseeing. Don't miss this chance to discover two of Romania's most enchanting medieval towns with us!

At he bottom of the Carpathians, near a small town named Zarnesti more than 69 hectares of luxuriant forest with rivers and ponds are now the home of almost 90 brown bears. Each bear has its own emotional story and has been saved from captivity. Libearty Sanctuary is the Best Bear Sanctuary in the world. You have the unique chance to visit this wonderful bear sanctuary now. Do not miss this opportunity and you will see that stories with a happy ending are possible at LiBEARty Sanctuary. This trip we created is suitable for everyone, from the most experienced explorers to kids.

Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for a breathtaking adventure in one of the most stunning natural wonders of the Carpathians – the Bucegi Natural Park. Starting in Brasov, we'll pick you up for a scenic 40-minute drive to Rasnov where our hike through the magnificent glacial valley of Malaiesti awaits, located on the northern slope of the Bucegi Mountains. The 6km trail takes about 2 hours, leading to the Malaiesti Chalet at 1720m. Enjoy a moment of rest, have lunch, and soak in the beautiful views. Then, choose a medium or difficult hike to the top plateau at 2000m, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Look out for Edelweiss, Rhododendrons, and fascinating fauna like black goats. Each hike is unique, tailored to your limits and desires, ensuring a fun and safe experience with our experienced guide. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore Bucegi Natural Park on foot. Book your adventure now!

In this escorted day tour we travel to see some of the most beautiful fortified churches from Transylvania. The tour of the two fortified churches from Transylvania is starting with the visit to Prejmer Fortified Church which is listed on UNESCO historic churches of Romania and is known as one of the best-preserved fortified churches in Transylvania and the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe. The next stop in our tour is Harman Fortified Church, built in the 13th century by Saxons colonists in order to protect the church from different invaders. The church was surrounded by walls and bulwarks and had on its sides massive towers. The belfry tower, located on the church’s western side was built in the 14th century. Both of the fortified churches offer awesome places to take some photos and to understand the stories of Transylvania.

It's an unique opportunity to celebrate Halloween in one of the best locations for this thematic party. The Bran Castle is also known as Dracula's castle thanks to the 1897 novel, written by Bram Stoker. It's all about Dracula on November the 2nd, during the official Halloween party hosted at the castle. The fortress is specially decorated for this event and live actors will entertain you as never before! The evening starts at 7pm. We drive you from Brasov to Bran. A special spooky tour of the Castle is available until midnight. The Tent party with live music follows and ends long past midnight. One or more local tour guides will stay with you during the whole night and drive you back to Brasov when the party ends. This tour is shared and depending on the amount of participants we can have cars and/or minivans departing back to Brasov at various timeframes 2am/3am/4am. P.S.: We can also help you rent halloween costumes. They are priced extra. More details after booking.

This guided day hike brings you closer or into the heart of most beautiful mountains of the area. Each mountain has several hiking routes for all levels from easy, medium to difficult hikes. Prior to departure, the guide will talk with you and will make appropriate decision for the best route to follow. Piatra Craiului National Park - magnificent limestone formation turns the whole area into an amazing location for unforgettable day hikes. Piatra Mare Mnt - at not more than 1h walk we reach the famous "7 ladders" canyon where water "washed" the way through the rocks forming a very narrow canyon. Ciucas Mnt - Starting the hike from a high point, the nearby road passes at 1135m alt. We continue to hike towards the peak along the ridge line Fagaras Mnt - From the glacier lake there are a few good options for day hikes around the lake with stunning views Bucegi Natural Park - use of cable car from Busteni/Sinaia to hike along the flat Plateau Hike over the rolling hills near Bran Castle

Sighisoara, a monument protected by UNESCO since 1999, included on the world heritage list, boasts a medieval fortress inhabited today. For the first time in 1280, a fortress was built here. In the 14th century under the citadel were established craftsmen organized in strong guilds, which built around the fortress a stone defense wall, 930 meters long and 4 meters high. Rupea Citadel Romanian: Cetatea Rupea, German: Burg Reps, Hungarian: Kőhalmi vár is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Romania, the first signs of human settlements dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic. The first documentary attestation dates from 1324 when the Saxons revolted against King Charles I of Hungary and took refuge inside the citadel. According to archaeologists, the current citadel was built on the ruins of a former Dacian defense fort conquered by the Romans. The name of the citadel comes from Latin rupes meaning ston.

Easy Rafting is a spectacular and captivating adventure sport, which is practiced with special inflatable canoes with a capacity of 2 people, on a route of about 2 hours. These boats give us the opportunity to approach smaller rivers, compared to boats of 6 - 8 people, which can only cross routes on rivers with high flows. This extraordinary sport will forever change your idea of going out to the mountains, living an extraordinary experience on the waves of the river. Before starting the actual activity, the crew will instruct you on how a canoe-rafting tour will proceed and everything that needs to be done during the entire descent. The boats will move in convoy, being framed in front and behind by specialized guides. For canoe-rafting, we offer you a special routes, on the Dâmbovița River.

If you're an outdoor lover and are thrilled at the idea of spending the whole day outside, this trip is for you! Discover one of the most beautiful National Parks in Romania, the Piatra Craiului National Park. It's filled with canyons, mountain cabins and limestone ridges. Prepare for an easy to moderate hike, which will take us up to the Curmatura Cabin. The foods they serve are delicious! We can either eat there or you can bring your lunch with you. After lunch, we start descending towards the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, a marvelous area with impressive views, like those described in a fairytale.