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The 15 Best Bucharest Old Town Tours

19 reviewed

Lipscani is four streets of merchant houses, one Byzantine church courtyard and more terraces than anywhere else in the country. These 15 tours use it well: morning history walks, food routes through the market halls, and the versions that start once the cellars open. Durations and prices are listed for each.

Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town - Peles Castle: royal rooms, mountain air, and what to watch for

1.Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17,858 reviews · 12 hours · from $40Our pick

A long, story-filled day trip from Bucharest to Peleș, Bran, and Brasov, with guided castle time and free wandering in the heart of Transylvania.

“One of those days I’ll genuinely carry with me. This tour was far more than just visiting beautiful places. It was about people, stories, laughter, and feeling truly present in the moment. From the very start, everything felt easy, warm, and perfectly paced. Sonia 🌸☺️, our tour guide, was simply exceptional and the best I’ve ever had. Her passion, kindness, humour, and deep knowledge turned every stop into something meaningful. She didn’t just explain history. She made us feel it. She had this beautiful way of bringing the group together so everyone felt included, relaxed, and connected. You could tell she genuinely cared about us having a special experience, and…”

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Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town - Pickup, meeting point, and how the day really starts

2.Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,891 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Bucharest to Transylvania in one day, with guided Peleș, free Brasov time, and Dracula style at Bran Castle, plus coach comfort.

“Emmanuelle was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! We did the Peles Castle, Brasov and Bran Castle trip and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He went out of his way to help our group avoid the large crowds, which made such a difference to the experience. The bus was really comfortable, the day was well organised, and his knowledge of the history and local area was excellent. He also gave us great tips on what to do (and what not to do), which we really appreciated. All of the sights were beautiful. Peles Castle and Brasov were highlights. Bran Castle was a little more bland than we expected…”

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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour - Sinaia and Peleș Castle: Royal Interiors and Weapon Collections

3.Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

12-hour day tour from Bucharest to Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Old Town, with guided coach ride and free time to explore.

“I highly recommend this tour. You will be able to see the beauty of Transilvania in one day. Our tour guide Adrian was an amazing man, funny and full of knowledge. I hope that he will be your tour guide too. One more time - this tour is worth your time and money”

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Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town

Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town - Bucharest Old Town at 10:00 pm, with a guide who already knows the room

4.Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $26Top rated

A 4 to 5 hour Bucharest Old Town pub crawl with a local guide, multiple stops, welcome shots, and free photos, starting at 10:00 pm.

“All I have to say is that if you are planning to come in Bucharest but this pub crawl!! It’s crazy fun! The guys do a great job and they know how to break the ice and help everyone to have fun!”

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Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town - Peles Castle: royal rooms, mountain air, and what to watch for

Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism - Stop 1: Ateneul Roman, A Bucharest Icon You Can Actually See Up Close

Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest - Peles Castle in Sinaia: A Royal Museum in the Carpathian Foothills

7.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $119

Bucharest day trip to Peles Castle, Bran Dracula’s Castle, and Brasov’s Piata Sfatului with an English guide and air-conditioned transport.

“The tour guide, Serban, was great and always worried about getting on time to the places. However, and although it was Halloween time and there was traffic and a lot of people, I felt that we didn't have time at all. We went from one place to another with rush and we didn't spend more than 40 minutes in Brasov. From my point of view, it might have been better to just visit once Castle.”

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4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town) - Your 10 stops, from Parliament records to Curtea Veche

8.4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Private 4-hour Bucharest tour with door-to-door car time and an Old Town walk, hitting Parliament, Revolution Square, and more.

“My friend and I had a brief 2 days in Bucharest so we booked a four hour tour. We were promptly picked up by Ionela and off we went. Her knowledge of history, nature and anything Romanian made the tour very interesting and fun. Her natural connection with people made for an easy afternoon spent in her company. Ionela went above and beyond accommodating us by dropping us off at a different location. I will recommend Ionela to friends as a fantastic tour guide! Cheers to you for employing one of the best!”

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Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour

Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour - Price and value: about $6.02 for 1.5 to 2 hours

9.Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Solve clue puzzles in Sibiu’s old town at your own pace with a phone app, hitting landmarks like Piata Mare and Turnul Sfatului.

“Having recently completed a similar quest in Sibiu, we had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately it was not as well done as the one in Sibiu. The directions were not as clear and some of the clues were confusing. It was still enjoyable to wander around Sighisaora and the historical information and stories provided at each stop were good. This quest could use a little improvement.”

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Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town

Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town - Meeting at Piața Sfatului, then Turning Old Town Into a Story

10.Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Small-group walk through Brasov Old Town, with Cathedral and Black Church interiors, rope street, and tower viewpoints in English.

“Our guide, Vlad, provided a thorough historical experience. He could not have been more knowledgeable. Completely recommend!”

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Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game

Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game - Where you begin on Str. Franceză 62, and what you do first

11.Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

A self-paced, offline treasure hunt through Bucharest Old Town. Follow clues from Hanul lui Manuc for $6 and learn as you walk.

“The App doesn´t work :-( So we pay the Taxi to get there for nothing. The support was also not helpful. In the end it was waste of time and energy :-(”

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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town - Private Car With Wi-Fi, Water, and Real Local Guidance

12.Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private Transylvania day trip from Bucharest to Peles and Bran Castles and Brasov old town, with hotel pickup, English guides, and timed stops.

“Dan was our tour guide and he was absolultely lovely! The sites itself were alright. Definitely recommend not going on a weekend. But otherwise stunning sceneries all the way through :)”

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From Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour

From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour - Bran Castle and the Border Fort Story Behind Dracula

Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour - Doamnei Street and the Lady’s Church, dedicated to the Presentation of Mary

14.Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Small-group Bucharest Old Town walk with covrigi taste, moved-church story, and hidden theater, led in English.

“It was a solo tour for me and I got to learn a good amount about the history of the city with our tour guide. She walked me through how the city was shaped and gave me recommendations on where to go following the tour.”

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Bucharest Bachelors Stag or Hen Old Town Party Night Out

Bucharest Bachelors Stag or Hen Old Town Party Night Out - Drinks included: the built-in start, then budget like a grown-up