Top Western Romania Art & Culture

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.

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.

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!

Get an in-depth look at Romania’s Jewish history as you embark on a tour of Timisoara. Alongside a private guide, walk through the city’s Jewish Quarter and listen to your guide recount stories and historical events that took place in the area. See synagogues and buildings that were built or financed by Jewish townspeople as you walk around the area.

Encounter the main sights around the Romanian city of Oradea, known for its Art-Nouveau architecture, with this guided walking tour. See popular attractions around the city like the city’s beautiful Moon Church and Black Hawk Palace Arcade, without the need for a map or guide book thanks to your personal tour guide. As you explore, sample local snacks like plăcintă and try the Romanian spirit palinca.

This tour is just perfect for those who want to try Romanian cuisine but also learn a bit about Timisoara, European Capital of Culture in 2023. We'll eat a 5 course menu and this will be the chance for you to discover some of the best local restaurants in town but also learn about the history of this amazing city.

Conveniently travel from Timisoara to two fascinating attractions in Transylvania, Corvin Castle and the Turda Salt Mine, with this private full-day tour. First visit Corvin Castle in Hunedoara to see its fascinating Gothic architecture and explore its towers and interior. Then it’s onto Turda Salt Mine, an underground museum set inside the salt mine for a unique experience. Admission to Corvin Castle and Turda Salt Mine is not included.

Expand your knowledge of Timisoara’s history and hear stories about the fall of the Communist regime with this insightful communism-themed tour. Timisoara is an important place to learn about this turbulent part of Romania’s history, as it’s the place where the overthrow of communism began. As it’s a private tour, you can ask plenty of questions along the way and enjoy a more personalized experience than a shared group tour.

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.

Find out why the city of Timisoara has been dubbed Romania’s “Capital of Culture” and “Little Vienna” on this guided walking tour of the city. Walking with a private guide around the center of the city frees you from worrying about getting lost or missing important attractions. See Timisoara’s beautiful architecture and learn about its role in the revolution that brought down the Communist regime of Romania.

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.

Ecumenical Tour – presume visit, with certified guide, the most representative churches from Timisoara. A brief history of the evolution of spirituality of Timisoara, description of every place of worship visited, the way that cult influenced the development of community (ex: Roman Catholic order Piarist), specific spiritual heritage and representative personalities.

A trip that combines it all. A boat ride on the Danube to some of its most historic sites. Breathtaking sites of the rocky Danube Gorge. A hike on a Danube island inhabited by wild horses and numerous aquatic birds. And a rare occasion to meet people of isolated communities and enjoy their well kept traditions and share a traditional meal.

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 is your chance to explore the amazing heritage of Transylvania and all its beautiful top attractions. This UNESCO Tour will take you to the most impressive places and together with our experienced guides you will have an amazing time and learn so much more about this historical area.

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.

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!

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.

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 car. 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.

Discover Dracula's Castle in a 2 day trip from Timisoara. Since Timisoara will be European Capital of Culture in 2023 we would like to offer you the opportunity to discover probably the most famous attraction in Romania - Dracula's Castle. This 2 day trip is truly special and will stay with you forever not only because you will get to see Dracula's Castle but you will get to truly experience and discover Transylvania! We will get to stop to Corvin Castle which is the largest gothic structure in Eastern Europe and one of the best castles Romania has to offer. Calnic Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is another important stop during our trip. Here we will get to talk about the famous fortified churches in Transylvania. Sibiu and Brasov are two of the most important cities in Romania and are included in our trip, together with Carta Abbey which is a unique spot in Romania and the easternmost Benedictine Abbey in the world. Join us in this amazing trip!

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.