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.

Explore the medieval heart of Cluj-Napoca at your own pace with this app-based adventure that takes you across the city to solve clues and admire historic highlights. Visit Tailors' Bastion, take in the view from Cetatuie Hill, and pass the statue of King Matthias Corvinus as you learn about his legendary lost treasure. Follow the directions from one clue to the next with no need for a map or GPS.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

Maximize your time in the capital of Transylvania and see the city’s top sights in just a few hours with this walking tour through the old town. Admire the historic churches of St. Francis and St. Michael, stroll through the Avram Iancu and Mihai Viteazu squares, and see the home of the city’s first university as you learn about the local history and architecture from your guide.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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 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.

Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure! Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.

Enjoy a cultural adventure away from the tourist crowds on a 2-day tour of the Maramures region. All-inclusive transportation takes your group to Surdesti, Sapanta, and Bogdan Voda. Visit the Surdesti Wooden Church, before stopping at the unexpectedly uplifting Merry Cemetery. After a restful night at a guesthouse, take a scenic train ride into the Vaser Valley where you can see the wooden church of St. Nicholas.

Immerse yourself in the cultural traditions of northern Romania on this delightfully diverse 6-day tour from Cluj. Explore the regions of Maramures and Bukovina, known for their many UNESCO-listed monasteries and uniquely preserved heritage. Discover the local way of life through music, handicrafts, art and cuisine, and visit many historic sites with your knowledgeable guide. The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels, all transport and entrance fees, daily breakfast and round-trip airport transfers from Cluj-Napoca.

Discover the most interesting sites in Romania. Immerse into the countryside of Maramures. Enjoy the fabulous local food of Bucovina. Roam through the medieval town of Transylvania. Enjoy your eyes with the colorful sights of the Carpathians. Please note: this is tour is presented both as private tour and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (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 72 hours in advance may be rejected. Please contact us for availability before booking! Guaranteed departure dates 2020: March 20th; April 10th; May 8th; June 12th; July 3rd; August 7th; September 18th; October 16th

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.

Arouse your spirituality with a countryside immersion. Enchant your eyes with scenic roads. Listen to the rural sounds and partake the local life rhythm. Taste the garden products. Visit the most beautiful wooden churches. Small-group format ensures a personalized experience. Please note: this tour is presented both as private tour and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (every Saturday,from March to November) 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!

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.  

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.

This full day tour takes you to the breathtaking Turda salt mine, a one of a kind attraction in Romania. Afterwards, we visit the charming village of Rimetea and hike to the Colțesti fortress, with its impressive scenery.