Top Cluj-Napoca Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Tick off three must-see rural attractions on this full-day, small-group tour to Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea village from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage at the 400-year-old mine, then glimpse Romania’s famous countryside at the Turda Gorge. Get a taste of traditional fare in Rimetea village and avoid hidden costs throughout with transfers, lunch, and entrance fees included in the price.

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.

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.

Transylvania is known as the abode of Dracula, but there’s more to this scenic wonderland than just vampires. Explore the region’s standout cultural and natural sights during this in-depth, multi-day tour, which covers medieval castles, fortresses, and Saxon settlements. Go for a carriage ride through a traditional village, enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family, visit a unique micro-farm, and taste a glass of Transylvanian wine.

Choose your morning or afternoon departure time for this tour of the Turda Salt Mines. With tickets in hand and a guide in the lead, you'll start exploring right away. Get the most out of your visit with guided commentary teaching you about the history and economic importance of the salt mines.

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.

Experience two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day on a private 10-hour excursion. After a scenic drive through the Transylvanian highlands, tour the medieval city center of Sighisoara. The historic town is known for being the birthplace of the notorious Vlad Dracul, who inspired the character of Dracula. Enjoy lunch in the secluded Biertan, then tour its impressive fortified church.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Known for its legends and Gothic architecture, Transylvania offers a unique Halloween experience, but finding the best spots to explore its haunting history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, a castle associated with Dracula, and a night of frights and festivities in the Sighișoara citadel on a 3-day tour, while learning more about the famous region’s history and culture from your guide.

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.

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.

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.

Cluj has a bustling contemporary art scene and great works are hidden among the narrow streets of the city. That’s the thing, though – they are quite hidden. Certain places can be difficult to find in a city you’re visiting, information is not always available in English or up to date. The tour can take us to exhibitions, performances, studios & other events like fairs, movie screenings, workshops, usually in alternative, unconventional spaces. ArtCrawl is a personalised tour, available by booking, that encourages out-of-towners to discover the diverse local contemporary art scene; a guide to the exhibition spaces, as well as the art - sharing knowledge about the art and artists is also a part of the crawl. After booking a crawl and sharing your interests and curiosities, I will organise a walking tour through exhibitions, performances and other cultural events of the independent art scene. Studio visits can also be arranged. Get in touch to set a convenient time for the tour.

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

The Vlădeasa Mountains are the northernmost of the three high central massifs of the Western Transylvanian (Apuseni) Mountains, which belong in the Southwestern Carpathians. The main ridge of the Vlădeasa massif is about 50km long . The eastern ridge boasts the highest peak named Vf.Vlădeasa which tops out at 1836m. It is the third highest summit in the Apuseni Mountains.  ​

Highlights: Transfagarasan & Transalpina The Transfagarasan Highway aka 'Transylvanian Alps' is the most amazing road you will see! Description Top Gear loved it after their team was on the hunt for "best driving road in the world" - and they also enjoyed the Romanian traditional drinks and views. We highly recommend this amazing tour for a number of maximum of 3 people in order to get the best experience! On this full-day tour to the Transfagarasan Highway and Transalpina, we will drive & snake across the Fagaras Mountains and its breathtaking views. Our guide will make sure you will enjoy the views and stop at the amazing Balea Lake and to the most scenic places for iconic pictures and views. On top of Transfagarsan, we will stop for souvenirs, lunch, and everything in between and continue the road trip to TransAlpina. Dinner will be served in Alba Iulia near the biggest fortress in Romania!

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.

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.

The cuisine of Transylvania is a mosaic that reflects the multicultural gastronomic and cultural influences of the populations and various trends in society. In our region, we have 11 different cultural influences: on the one hand of those who lived here (Romanians, Saxons, Hungarians, Armenians, Hebrews and Roma), on the other hand influences of surrounding, regional or historical powers and authorities (Austrian, Turkish, Russian, French and Greek). Discover Cluj Napoca, Transylvania’s capital, from a different perspective: the walking food tour takes you during approx. 4 – 5 hours through the historical centre where you’ll get to learn the various tastes of the most emblematic products and recipes of the multi-ethnic society. You’ll also receive a map of Cluj Napoca and five old recipes from the area. We also recommend you to bring a bottle of water as we walk for a while. Our tour will be outside for most of the time.

Feel the "warm" welcome in the Ice Hotel at Balea Lake. Experience and visit the ICE structure, and stop for a refreshing drink at the Ice Bar. Step over the Frozen Lake at over 2000meters high. There is included the Special ICE Menu lunch within the ice hotel restaurant. Time to experience the local winter adventure park with snowmobiles, tubing, banana rafting, boat rafting. And finish the day with overnight in the coolest place on earth - an ICE room within the Balea Lake ICE hotel. This product has 3 options: BASIC = individual tour, you drive yourself to access point COMFORT = there is ICE menu included DELUXE = also transfer included; there is pickUp available from different towns in the country. Check all tour options to find your pickUp town. We can pick up from any hotel within city limits from (alphabetical): Bran, Brasov, Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, Fagaras, Medias, Predeal, Sinaia, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Targu Mures Note: for every town there will be a different pickUp time