Romania · HISTORICAL TOURS
23 reviewed
There are 23 historical tours on this site. These 15 hold up best: what you pay, how much of the day goes on it, and what you get for that.
A 3-hour Bucharest dark history walk to Bellu Cemetery, Revolution Square, and the stories behind communism, sex work, and a 1970s killer.
“Vlad is an excellent guide - so passionate, knowledgeable and caring. He presents fascinating facts and takes you to truly hidden gems. Highly recommend his tours if you prefer genuine knowledge over superficial talk. 10/10”
A 3-hour Bucharest small-group walk from the Romanian Athenaeum to Parliament, mixing art stops, old churches, and sharp local stories.
“I really enjoyed this Tour and I learned a Lot about Bucharest and it‘s history.”
A 3-hour English guided walk through Bucharest’s palaces, churches, and Revolution sites, with pickup at Manuc’s Inn and lots of photo stops.
“If a comprehensive Romanian history is your goal, then Alina is your guide. A fast paced narrative and walk with personal & family experiences of the recent pass.”
A private car tour of Bucharest Jewish heritage, synagogues, and cemeteries, with Holocaust memorial stops and Marius as your English guide.
“My wife and I enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very professional with a lot of knowledge. The visit at the cemetery was special.”
A private 4-hour Bucharest history and food walk that ties Revolution Square, Old Town, and the People’s Palace to a traditional three-course meal.
“I signed my daughter and myself up for this tour because it was our first time in Bucharest, and I was excited to try something new. I've heard that big group tours can be a bit intense for kids, so I was looking for a different experience. Our awesome guide, Elaina, exceeded all of our expectations! She was so knowledgeable and kind, and my daughter and I really enjoyed her company. She thoughtfully answered all my questions, both food-related and otherwise, and was incredibly patient as my daughter worked through her jet lag. As we wandered through the city, hearing the fascinating history of the buildings and areas was a…”
Bucharest old center food and history walk from the Romanian Athenaeum to Capsa pastries, small group, 2.5 hours, English.
“Amazing couple took us on a memorable tour of the historical sites and the delicious gastronomy of charming Bucharest! Not to be missed! You’ll have a wonderful experience!”
Walk Bucharest’s Jewish landmarks in 3 to 4 hours with a private guide, iPad photo context, and included synagogue entry times.
“Absolutely fabulous! Well organized tour. Can't recommend it enough to anybody visiting Bucharest. Every stop we went to we learned something new and it was a nice balance of culture and history with charismatic hosts along the way . Jacky, our guide was one of the best guides that I've ever experienced on any tour.”
Small-group day trip from Brasov to Bran Castle and the Saxon fortified churches of Prejmer and Harman, with guided storytelling.
“It was superb 👍 The guide was on time, friendly, speaks good English, a safe driver, and very knowledgeable!”
Join a 2-hour Brasov wine tasting with 5 Romanian wines, paired meats and cheeses, and expert stories in the historic center for $69.
“Le cadre du restaurant est absolument splendide. Le vin est merveilleux, j'ai déguster un total de 6 vins, tous en accords avec le plateau de charcuterie et fromage servie avec. Le chef sommelier est passionné et passionnant. Il a donner des fiches récapitulative a tout le moonde et un groupe de musique roumain était aussi présent. J'y retournerai sans essiter.”
Private Bucharest food, culture, and history walk with free sights and a 2-course Romanian lunch. 4-5 hours.
“Bianca was a fabulous tour guide! With only a few days in Bucharest, I am so glad we spent our first full morning with her. She had a very thoughtful itinerary and found beautiful spots we never would have discovered on our own. We got a great overview of the city and country’s history. She was also wonderful with our 4 year old. If you are looking for a terrific tour guide, look no further!”
Taste Bucharest’s desserts on a 3 hour walk with a local English guide, from Little Paris pastry roots to papanasi.
“We had the most amazing tour with Mara yesterday. She has put so much thought into not only the desserts but the historical points of the tour. We would highly recommend Mara's tour.”
A 3-hour Jewish heritage walk through Bucharest’s former Jewish quarter, synagogues, a community museum, and key Holocaust sites.
“Razvan, was so much more than we had hoped for. Razvan, shared his enthusiasm and passion for his country and for his love and natural curiosity for history. His English was perfect and he showed us photos on his iPad to help illustrate his commentary. He had a generosity of heart and spirit, and was incredibly responsive to all our questions. The day before the tour, he reached out by email and he met us at our hotel-which turned out to be the perfect place to begin. I came to Romania to learn about the Jewish history and he brought it alive for us. He was the perfect guide and…”
A private 3-hour walk through Bucharest’s synagogue landmarks with a local guide, interior visits when open, and museum stops included.
“Alina's enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge made for a wonderful experience. I highly recommend the tour and Alina for all those interested.”
A small-group Bucharest night walk linking Revolution-era drama and Communist life with elegant architecture, insider food tips, and landmark photos.
“Maurice was a very good tour guide. He provided detailed history of the region and a deep appreciation of communist life. Bucharest has come a long way and overcome much. Very interesting.”
Half-day from Sibiu to Transfăgărășan Road, Bâlea Lake, and Saxon fortified churches in Cisnădie and Cisnădioara.
“Our excursion with Mihail to Bâlea Lake as well as to Cisnădie and Cisnădioară was fantastic, although the weather conditions were wintry. Mihai is a very knowledgeable, reliable, flexible, experienced, friendly and competent guide who explained everything to us in excellent English, as far as nature, culture, protection of the environment, Romanian history, monuments, Romanian economy, society and heritage are concerned, taking our needs into account. We appreciated everything he did for us. The beauty of Bâlea Lake and the Saxon villages is amazing. Our excursion to Bâlea, to Cisnădie and to Cisnădioară is an unforgettable experience because Mihai showed us things and phenomena which we wo...”
