Top Cluj-Napoca Historical Tours

Discover the legends behind the star-shaped Alba Carolina Fortress and descend into an underground salt mine and theme park on this combo tour from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about Alba Iulia’s ancient Roman history and stop for lunch in the storybook village of Rimetea before riding in a glass elevator into the depth of the Turda Salt Mine, where a ferris wheel, golf course, and lake are mingled with historic mining chambers.

Embark on a quest around Cluj-Napoca by solving clues to find the lost treasure of King Matthias Corvinus, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Tailors' Bastion, the Panoramic Cetatuie Hill, King Matthias Statue, and more. + Discover the legends of King Matthias Corvinus + Take panoramic pictures above the city + Discover the best Hungarian restaurant in town Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app. It will take you from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. The total length is about 3.5 km. You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on an adventure.

Discover the history and highlights of Cluj-Napoca — a thriving university town proclaimed the European Youth Capital in 2015. On this half-day walking tour, stroll through the Baroque city center with a local guide, stopping to hear the stories behind landmarks like the Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael, the Banffy Palace and the unique Mirror Street. Delve into the area’s ancient past at the National History Museum of Transylvania, and relax among the fragrant blooms at the Botanical Gardens.

Discover a land of unspoiled forests, warm hospitality, and ancient family traditions on an overnight tour of Maramures, a region where old Romanian ways of life still thrive. Combine the best of northern Romania’s nature and culture as you visit distinctive hand-carved wooden churches and old cemeteries, pass through pristine woodlands where brown bears roam, and join in local craft and social customs. Try regional cuisine with several included meals, and spend the night in a typical inn for an authentic, immersive experience.

The private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina will give you a better perspective about Transylvania's culture, history, and architecture. Also, the two stops will give you the perfect opportunity to take some of the best pictures for your social media, while in Transylvania.

Transylvania is famous for the historical landmarks that shape its legends, but it can be difficult to tick off its highlights in a day. Travel with ease to dispersed and diverse locations, including Medias, Biertan, and Sighisoara, and gain insight into the historic churches, citadels, and local communities from your professional guide on a private tour of the region. Relax after a day’s sightseeing with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

Romania boasts many historical and natural landmarks, but ticking them all off in a short time can be difficult. Discover highlights across the country, including Bran Castle, Turda Salt Mine, and Rasnov Fortress on a 3-day private tour from Cluj Napoca, and avoid hidden costs with 2 nights’ accommodation, breakfast, and round-trip transfer included in the price.

Cover all of Romania’s top sights without the hassle of planning your own trip. On this all-inclusive, multi-day guided tour, you’ll tick off both world-class historical attractions—like must-see Bran Castle and Sighisoara’s UNESCO-listed medieval center—plus off-the-beaten-track natural sights, from one of Europe’s largest salt mines to a forest bear sanctuary. 

Curious why Cluj is also called Napoca? Wondering what is the story behind the city’s monuments? Want to know why, two decades ago, even the public garbage bins got to be painted in the colors of the national flag? Let’s explore Cluj together, in the heart of Transylvania!

We leave Cluj and after 1 hour of driving we arrive in Turda. We'll visit here some old and deep salt mines transformed into a spectacular tourist attraction. We'll use some elevators to descend 100 meters in the mine, where we'll be surrounded by walls made of salt. We can spend time here playing table-tennis or even rowing a small boat on the small salted lake on the bottom of one of the mines. We continue our trip and after about one and a half hours we arrive in Alba Iulia. Almost 2000 years ago, Alba Iulia was a Roman colony. Ever since the city was inhabited and for a while this was the Capital City of Transylvania. In 18th century the Austrian Emperor Carolus the 6th built here a very strong Vauban Style fortress. We'll see the massive city walls and the beautiful gates of the fortress. We'll visit also the impressive Catholic St. Michael's Cathedral and the Coronation Orthodox Cathedral. Time for lunch in a local restaurant. After restaurant we leave for Timisoara.

Discover life as it was in the days of the Transylvanian Saxons on a 10-hour group tour from Cluj-Napoca. The well-rounded itinerary takes you to Sibiu's UNESCO listed Old Town, followed by visits to the charming villages of Sibiel and Fantanele. All three picturesque destinations give you an immersive look at the history and culture of the German ethnic group. Your guide provides illuminating commentary at each location.

Enjoy a two and a half hour guided tour through the fascinating city of Cluj, the capital of Transylvania. Visit the house where a famous king was born, admire the Gothic style of St. Michael's church, and stroll to the newer Avram Iancu square.

Discover Bucovina, a remarkable region filled with traditional houses and locals that seem to be living in another era and art treasures: the Painted Monasteries, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A two-day tour through some of the most well-preserved Transylvanian castles and palaces, going from early medieval stone fortifications to modern and lavish royal summer residences and presenting the rich history of their builders and inhabitants.

We offer you wonderful all inclusive private travel through Romania, hand picked by you! You will be staying with a local family,(see photos) on the countryside between the cities Cluj (45 km) and Dej (35 km), this will be our base camp . You won’t have to worry about other travellers as it will be only you and your friends or family on the tour.

This tour give you an insight and a taste of Romanian traditional village life with its cow/horse driven carriages, grandmas sitting on a bench outside watching and surveying everything and everyone, a rural Romania, the backbone of this country.

We offer you wonderful all inclusive private travel through Romania. You won’t have to worry about other travellers as it will be only you and your friends or family on the tour.

Discover in the two-day tour from Cluj-Napoca, the place where Romania was reunified, the former European Cultural Capital, and the medieval fortress where Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) was born.

- scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - 3 UNESCO heritage painted monasteries - ancient Hutsul tradition of Easter egg decoration - salt mine of Cacica - taste the local cuisine Small-group format ensures a personalized experience. Please note: this is tour is presented both as private tour and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (every Monday, from March to October) in which it is guaranteed to start if there are at least 3 participants enlisted. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will not start. Bookings made with less than 48 hours in advance may be rejected. Please contact us for availability before booking!

Pick 4-day round-trip Best of Romania Tour to Brasov from Cluj Napoca. Pick up in Cluj Napoca and drop off at your hotel in Cluj Napoca or Bucharest City at your request. Learn about Romania's rich history and culture from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Brasov and Sighisoara. Visit Turda Salt Mine, one of the top 10 world underground wonders.  Discover top Transylvania attractions as Hunedoara Castle, Alba Iulia Citadel and Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! Explore Brasov, Medias and Sibiu medieval towns and walk on Vlad the Impaler path! Go back in time while visiting Biertan village and the fortified church! Visit The Bears Sanctuary, the largest in the world and prepare your camera for amazing pictures! Discover the legends behind the mysterious Rasnov Fortress!  Spend 3 nights in authentic pensions: 1nt in Sibiel village, 1nt in Sighisoara, 1nt in Brasov; 1nt dinner in Sibiel and all breakfasts included.

Get in touch with your spiritual side while visiting the countryside and meeting the real peasants. Find out why freedom has so much meaning for Romanian people. Savor the delicious local food. Let your self seduced by the gracious and yet naive religious paintings. Small-group format ensures a personalized experience.

Highlights: • meeting the coppersmith Gypsies • Sighisoara fortress (UNESCO heritage) • Dracula’s birth town said-to-be • bear watching • wild animal reserve • traditional Szekler painted wooden gates • Corund pottery • Praid salt mine Small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

We offer you wonderful all inclusive private travel through Romania, hand picked by you! You will be staying with a local family,(see photos) on the countryside between the cities Cluj (45 km) and Dej (35 km), this will be our base camp . You won’t have to worry about other travellers as it will be only you and your friends or family on the tour.