Top Cluj-Napoca Culture

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.

Visit a a unique underground theme park and one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania on this full-day tour from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about the history of salt mining from your guide and enjoy a variety of activities at the theme park at the Turda Salt Mine. Afterwards, visit the Village of Rimetea and hike up to Coltesti Castle.

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.

Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

Learn the real-life story behind the legend of Dracula on this two-for-one guided tour, which covers Bran Castle and Sighisoara. Follow in the footsteps of Vlad Dracul, a Walachian leader better known as Vlad the Impaler, through the UNESCO-listed medieval landmarks. Tours include a complimentary shot of Romanian brandy, plus private transportation from Cluj Napoca.

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.

Immerse yourself in the local art scene of Cluj-Napoca with this small group tour. Join a local guide as you explore differet art spaces, galleries, studios, local cafes, shops, and events, with each walk customized to the interests of the participants. Includes entrance fees, an online map, and art newspaper.

Put the map and guidebook away and allow a certified tour guide to show you around the attractions of Cluj-Napoca on this guided walking tour. Learn the stories behind the city and its most notable landmarks as your tour guide takes you right across the Old Town of this Transylvanian city. Because this is a private tour, you can also adjust the itinerary of this tour if there’s something else you really want to see.

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.

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.

Let's plunge into the days of old and discover together how Cluj first appeared, from a small trade-post at the edge of the Roman Empire, all the way up to the emerging metropolis of today. I will guide you through the most iconic streets and the most important monuments and I will tell you the legends and stories behind each of them. Legends involving kings, princes, monks, commoners, stories of assassination, of justice and many more. You will understand the layout of the city centre and I will also show you the best places to have a cold beer or a good ice cream. Join me in this journey! NB: The total duration of the tour includes the time it takes to go from one landmark to the other. The durations specified above refer to the time spent at each venue for explanations and photography.

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.

Wander in an underground gleaming gallery that looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie to discover an ancient Transylvanian chronicle carved in salt. Chill out in a charming little mountain village. Walk along a wild gorge and quest a fortified cave.

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 this small-group tour

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.

Bucovina is a region in northern Romania known for its traditional countryside villages and its Painted Monasteries UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the region’s heritage and charm with this private guided tour that lets you leave the logistics to someone else and just enjoy the sightseeing. Visit the region’s iconic painted monasteries, explore traditional villages, and try authentic local cuisine with your personal guide and driver for the trip.

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.

Discover a land of unspoiled forests, warm hospitality, and ancient family traditions on an overnight tour of Maramures, a region where old Romanian ways of life still thrive. Combine the best of northern Romania’s nature and culture as you visit distinctive hand-carved wooden churches and old cemeteries, pass through pristine woodlands where brown bears roam, and join in local craft and social customs. Try regional cuisine with several included meals, and spend the night in a typical inn for an authentic, immersive experience.

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.

Get the most out of your visit to Hunedoara and Alba Iulia on this guided full-day tour from Cluj. Traveling with a very small group of just five people or fewer means you'll get personalized attention from your guide and plenty of chances to ask questions. Catch the changing of the guards show at Alba Iulia, or take in the Gothic architecture at Hunyard Castle in Hunedoara.

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.

Immerse yourself in Transylvanian history, culture, and cuisine on a 11- to 12-hour small-group tour. Visit a fortified church from the Middle Ages and see intriguing icons at the Zosim Oancea Museum. After lunch, explore the medieval city center of Sibiu with your guide. Comfortable transportation from your Cluj hotel makes allows you to skip the headache of public transit and reach the three destinations with ease.

Go in search of rare wildflowers and plants and experience the pristine nature of the Scarita-Belioara Botanical Reserve on this private tour from Cluj. Travel into the mountains to the village of Posaga de Sus, where you’ll begin an alpine hike through beech forest to Scarita peak, which sits at an altitude of 1384 meters (4541 feet). Due to the altitude and difficulty of the hike, participants require a moderate level of fitness for this tour.