Top Western Romania Art & Culture

In this tour you will visit one of the most fascinating castles in Romania and in Europe. The Corvin Castle is one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Europe. It is an impressive medieval castle with a beautiful interior and exterior architecture. The castle is today a rare historical and architectural example even in a region so rich in medieval heritage like Transylvania. It will take you from the Renaissance and Gothic years to 19th-century additions, guiding you through a past world of great military and political achievements. All you have to do is let yourself carried away. Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin

This is a day trip in which we'll discover two of the greatest sights in Romania: the medieval Corvini Castle and the fortress of Alba Iulia. During the tour we'll talk about Transylvania, about its rich history and heritage, we'll discover and explore old fortifications, we'll enjoy a fun and knowledgeable tour. This is a tailor-made tour so, according to the time left, we can add to our visit other sights: the old stone church in Densus, the fortress of Deva, the UNESCO heritage fortified church in Calnic or the Sarmisegetuza Dacian-Roman ruins. The third sight will require an extra fee, different acording to the each place separately.

The only tour which offer to amazing Halloween Parties in the most famous castles from Transylvania. On Oct 31st we celebrate Halloween in the biggest medieval castle - Hunyad castle. We'll introduce you in the Dracula's and medieval atmosphere. Enjoy our shows with actors, singers, dancers, sounds and lights. The main party will take place inside of the castle in an impressive gothic hall. A very tasty buffet dinner and an open bar is available during the party. Party will start at 7.30 PM and ends at 2.00 AM, at the castle. For the second party, on Nov 2nd, we invite you to discover the famous Dracula's castle - Bran castle. Enjoy the night time visits, shows and music. Have a lot of fun. For both parties don't forget to bring your best Halloween costume. Along the tour you'll discover more about Romanian history, culture and legends. We'll visit places as Poienari castle - the tur castle built by Vlad Dracula, medieval towns as Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, amazing castles, etc.

Let’s explore a few highlights of Transilvania, which are a must see in Romania. Corvin Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, The oldest stone church and an ancient, mystical roman site.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Squae, The Forbidden City. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of each of these iconic landmarks.

Get an insider’s perspective on the most turbulent years of Communist rule on this off-the-beaten-track historical tour. Cover under-the-radar locations, from the headquarters of the former Communist Party to the Reformed Hungarian Church, where the 1989 uprising began. Tours include admission tickets to the Communist Customer Museum and vehicle transfers between sights.

Timisoara might not have the famous Jewish attractions of Josefov quarter in Prague, but for sure is equal generous with its Jewish-related life-stories and historical events. Moreover, brilliant natives of Jewish ethnicity changed for the better Timisoara and surrounding region. Alongside the impressive synagogues, a large number of Timisoara’s valuable buildings were either financed or designed by Jewish townsmen. All of these above mentioned are parts of the Jewish heritage of Timisoara, and we are inviting you to discover it!

Get an in-depth look at the history and culture of one of Romania’s most influential cities on a 2.5-hour walking tour. The chronological guided route through the city center enables you to get a clearer picture of exceedingly eventful past of Timisoara. Listen to tantalizing stories about Joannes Corvinus, Johann Strauss, and Maria Theresa. Learn about the widespread effects of the Plague, a siege, the Romanian Revolution, and so much more.

This tour is just perfect for those who want to discover the history and the gastronomy of Timisoara. We'll visit the most important attraction of Timisoara and we'll learn about its history. We'll eat a 5 course menu in 5 different places - the perfect chance for you to discover some of the best local restaurants.

Romania is known for its Gothic architecture, but it can be difficult to access the country’s dispersed landmarks. Get an up close look at Corvin Castle with a day trip from Oradea, travelling to the distant location with ease via air-conditioned minivan. Tour the building’s drawbridge, dungeon, and towers, and learn about their history and legends from your professional guide. Save time navigating with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

This day trip is intended to complement your stay in Timișoara / Timisoara. Our trip takes us to Transylvania. The region is known worldwide under its international name Transylvania. Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt) was founded by Transylvania in Saxony in the 13th century and was a purely German city until the end of the 18th century. Today Romanians live in the city, together with Hungarians and Germans. Hermannstadt's rank as a cultural city of European rank was recognized in 2007 when Hermannstadt was the European Capital of Culture.

Timisoara is the designated European Capital of Culture of 2021. It's a city that somehow went under the radar a mainstream tourism due to its position far away from the country capital. But it is a city that can deliver a powerful first impression due to its austrian, romanian and hungarian heritage. Take a guided tour through Timisoara in order to unveil its many layers and understand why Timisoara has been designated next years European Capital of Culture.

The tour it's a perfect mix of history, culture and architecture, especially for those who want to discover the city in an unique way, but not spending too much time on it or gaining too much and maybe ''boring'' information. It will provide you a good understanding of why Oradea is considered the Art-Nouveau capital of Romania and why it is known as ''the city of kings'', all these behind the legends that stays in the back of the city construction. Tasting traditional food is another way of disovering local culture. ”Plăcintă” is is a Romanian, Moldovan and Ukrainian traditional pastry resembling a thin, small round or square-shaped cake, usually filled with apples or a soft cheese such as ”Urdă”. This Romanian spirit is now known even in Japan. It is ”palinca” or ”tuica”, a liquor that is always present on any Ardeal peasant’s table and not only.

This day trip is a nice extension to your stay in Timișoara and takes you to the countryside East of the city. And because the Romanian countryside is always about food too, we'll have brunch in Margina and taste some local specialities.

Two for one! During your stay in Timisoara you can visit not just one but two countries. Take advantage of the proximity of the Hungarian border to book a guided day trip to Hungary's third largest city. Szeged will welcome you not only with its magnificent buildings and easy going lifestyle but also with authentic Hungarian cuisine. Time for a Gulas or maybe a Langos. On our way to Szeged we'll make short stops in Sannicolau Mare and Mako on both sides of the Romanian-Hungarian border.

Founded in the 13th century by Saxons Sibiu is the most visited city of Transylvania. The Saxon name is Hermannstadt. Sibiu partnered with Luxembourg in 2007 to become European Capital of Culture. We'll take time to explore its medieval old town with churches and towers and to have coffee or beer on one of its many sunny restaurant terraces. Another highlight we won't pass by is the Open Air Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization. On a sunny day the open spaces garnered with mills and traditional houses on the background of the Carpathian Mountains are quite a spectacular site.

This day trip has it all. Great religious edifices, history and culture, hiking, fine wine tasting and good food. We will visit the Basilica Minor Maria Radna, hike to the hilltop to see the ruins of the Soimos fortress and taste some wine in Minis.

Transylvania is both mythical and as real as it gets. And it's covered with fortified places built by kings, dukes and counts but also simple peasants. That is why the fortifications in Transylvania are as diverse as nowhere else. You will find here ruins of ancient fortresses but also medieval castles, fortresses and a lot of fortified churches. Transylvania's South-West can be easily reached by car from Timisoara and hosts two of the best sites of the region: The Castle of Hunedoara and the fortress of Deva.

Timisoara has its own Jewish history, preserved in buildings and legends, despite an ever decreasing Jewish community. Discover hidden architectural gems and the related stories on a guided walking tour aimed to amaze.

The people of Timisoara were first to rise for freedom in 1956 and 1989. See where the overthrow of communism started - a guided walking tour to the places of the Romanian Revolution that left 100 dead in Timisoara.

This day trip takes us back to ancient times. We'll leave the modern town of Timișoara to visit the remains of the capital of the once mighty kingdom of Dacia. The ruins are hidden in the mountains of Orăștie and gives us the opportunity to take a nice little hike of about 30 minutes in mountain air to reach the site. Add to this some tasty traditional Romanian food for a perfect day!

Capital of Culture, little Vienna, City of Light, East meets West, where every dog barks in four languages – there are many tags you can attach to Timisoara. Find out what’s yours on a guided walking tour through the city.

This is your chance for a pleasant city tour with a licensed and experienced tour guide. I choose a friendly approach towards a flexible tour of the city. As a historian and a resident of the city I am the right choice to help you see the local landmarks, discover unknown places and find out the story behind the buildings. Let me show you why Timisoara is so special in this 3-hour tour!

We shall see the Old Town with it´s famous areas: Unirii Square, Theresia Bastion, Libertatii Square, Operei Square, Huniade Fortress, Scudier park and then go on towards Saint Mary Square, Roses Park, Queen Mary Park, Millennium Church, Traian Square. This extended tour will cover most of the old areas of the city, you will find out about the events that formed today's Timisoara, from an small fortress to a great city.