Top Western Romania Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Book your full day trip in Banat Region. Enjoy the complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Timisoara and explore the South-Western part of Romania in the company of a professional guide. See the most spectacular part of Danube, the 2nd largest river of Europe. Enjoy the view of the largest rock sculpture in Europe - Decebalus. Take the cruise on a small boat and see the stunning views of "The Couldrons" from the water. Enjoy an excellent lunch in a restaurant on the Danube's shore. See Bigar Waterfall, considered to be the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Enjoy the complimentary drop-off at your accommodation in Timisoara. The minimum no of persons for this tour is 3. The tour is not operated if the minimum no of persons was not reached.

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.

Visit two culturally important areas in Romania on this day trip to Corvin Castle and Sibiu from Timisoara. Join a small group and head to the Gothic-style Corvin Castle—one of the biggest castles in Europe—for a guided tour. Then, head to Sibiu to discover the city’s main attractions such as the Bridge of Lies, the fortress walls, and the Tower of the Council.

Get more out of a trip to Transylvania, and head out on a day trip with a private local guide. The excursion visits a total of four sites, each carefully chosen to showcase the history and culture of Romania’s enchanting Transylvania region. On a round-trip route from Timisoara, you’ll cross the Carpathian Mountains, and even have time for lunch near Corvin Castle.

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.

Experience the wild scenery along the Danube Gorge in southwestern Romania with this private tour from Timisoara. Stops differ on this tour depending on the season, but the main focus of the trip is to visit viewpoints along the gorge to see the landscape and its landmarks like the Decebal Statue. Boat rides through the gorge are available during summer, between May and October, but their fee is not included.

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.

The southern part of Banat is covered with mountain and hills. You will find a lot of great places here in which you can explore nature without having to have climbing skills. If you like to relax and exercise in the same time in beautiful nature this day trip is for you.

Discover the eventful history and unyielding beauty of Timisoara on a private 6- to 7-hour tour. Begin with an in-depth stroll around Old Town. Your guide provides dynamic commentary, which gives you a holistic understanding of the city’s past. Lear about the the Roman Empire, the Huns, Austrian occupation, Communist regime, and much more. Later, explore the influential Fabrick, Ioselfin, and Elisabetin neighborhoods by private car.

Join a walking tour of Oradea, a major hub of northwestern Romania. Learn the ancient history behind this city on the Crisul Repede River and its role as an important cultural center straddling central and western Europe. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off bookends a walking tour of the old city center, where you'll see highlights like Oradea Fortress, the Moon Church, and many Baroque-style palaces.

Romania is known for its natural landscapes, but exploring in the vast and remote country can be difficult. Travel with ease to the remote Scarisoara Cave from your Oradea hotel via air-conditioned car, and explore the cave’s ancient ice walls and stalagmites before continuing on to Tauz Spring, Coiba Mare, and Coiba Mica. Capture memorable snaps of these striking natural features, and learn more about their history from your guide.

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.

The Padurea Craiului Mountains are found in the Western Romanian Carpathian mountain range that runs through Transylvania. On this private tour you’ll travel to the mountains with a licensed guide and spend four days enjoying adventure activities there. Go hiking, cycling, and exploring caves during the daytime and spend your evenings experiencing authentic rural life at a local guesthouse.

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.

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.

Visit one of Romania’s most mysterious attractions, a little-known prehistoric site called “The Bear’s Cave.” Signs are in Romanian, making it difficult for international tourists to understand. But you’ll unlock the mysteries of the cave with your own private guide, as you peer at the 15,000-year-old bear skeletons and teeth that remain inside. Learn about their deadly fates and visit an on-site ethnographic museum free of charge.

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.

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.

visit the tourist attractions of the city of Timisoara easily, quickly and environmentally friendly with our electric scooters E-TWOW.

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.