Art Nouveau, Baroque, Beer, Capital City of Hungary, Catholics, Communism, Eastern Orthodox Church, Electric Light, Freedom, French, Germans, Hammam, Illy Coffee, Islam, Joannes Corvinus, Johann Strauss, Judaism, Maria Theresa, Mongols, Multiculturalism, Nobel Prize, Oppression, Ottoman Empire, Plague epidemic, Romanian Revolution, Secession, Siege, Silk worms, Spanish mercenaries, Swamps, Tolerance, Vauban Fortress, 

Each word above has something to do with Timisoara. Above, they are alphabetically ordered. Join the tour and we will arrange them chronologically, in the best city tour in Romania (according to TripAdvisor). All the words will find their place in the final clear image you'll have about Timisoara, at the end of the tour.  

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The Classic Tour of Timisoara

During this 2 hour walking tour we will get to explore the history of the city and talk about what happened here in the last 700 years. We'll see the main sights in the 4 main squares, but also hidden elements that you would surely miss without taking part in this fantastic tour.

Timisoara: Shared Guided Tour in English

Timisoara is that place where you don't know why are you going, but you feel very good once arrived there. 

We'll combine a walking tour in the Old Town with a tram ride in the other neighborhoods of the city. We'll explore the city one end to another and we'll talk about old history as well as about the most recent events. Fun facts, trivia and recommendations about food and drinks are included :) .

Timisoara All in One - Walking and Tram Tour

Experience the charm of Oradea, the beautiful Artnouveau Capital City, through an unforgettable food and wine 4 hours walking tour. Indulge in a leisurely stroll through the old downtown, stopping at major historical landmarks like the Moskovits Palace, Moon Church, and Black Hawk Palace. Along the way, we'll make four delicious stops at Rewine Bistro, Astoria Restaurant, Csikisor Oradea Pub, and Piata9 Restaurant, where you'll savor over 15 types of mouth-watering food and more than 12 different drinks. Don't worry about feeling too full as we'll walk at a leisurely pace to make space for more culinary delights. We'll end our tour with a visit to the city citadel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Oradea's beauty and flavor.

Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania 

Book a full day to explore some of the amazing places the Banat Region has to offer. 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 two of the nicest waterfalls in Banat on the way back to Timisoara. Drop off anywhere in Timisoara.


Danube Gorge & Banat Waterfalls

This tour takes you to the most beautiful Gothic castle in Romania and to Sibiu, the Capital of Culture in Europe for 2007. 

Day trip to Corvin Castle and Sibiu (and back) from Timisoara

In December 1989 the communist Romania could be considered as a mental-hospital where the lunatics were running the asylum and the “internees” were punished for their sanity. How did we get to have one of the most symbolic dictatorship regimes in the modern history? What and who are to be blamed for this tragic condition? And not the last, how did courageous people stood-up and repudiated the evil leaders?   The Grand Tour of Communist Ages is trying to provide answers to these complex questions, and not only.

The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara

This full day tour (~12 hours) includes pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Timisoara and includes 4 sights. It is mainly a historical tour (you'll here the history of Romania presented chronologically), but also we'll also talk about Romania nowadays. We'll cross the Carpathian Mountains twice admiring beautiful landscapes and we'll enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch in one of the local restaurants next to Corvin Castle.

One Day in Transylvania - Departure from Timisoara

This tour is just perfect for those who want to try Romanian cuisine the way locals do, but also learn a bit about Timisoara, European Capital of Culture in 2023.

We'll sample a wide variety of street food, and this will be the chance for you not only to discover some of the hidden spots of our town but also learn about the history of this amazing city by discovering 2 distinct areas.

Bite your way through Timisoara - Timisoara's Street Food Tour 

Ecumenical Tour – presume visit, with certified guide, the most representative churches from Timisoara. A brief history of the evolution of spirituality of Timisoara, description of every place of worship visited, the way that cult influenced the development of community (ex: Roman Catholic order Piarist), specific spiritual heritage and representative personalities.

Ecumenical Tour of Timisoara

Timisoara might not have the famous Jewish attractions of Josefov quarter in Prague, but for sure is equal generous with its Jewish-related life-stories and historical events. Moreover, brilliant natives of Jewish ethnicity changed for the better Timisoara and surrounding region. Alongside the impressive synagogues, a large number of Timisoara’s valuable buildings were either financed or designed by Jewish townsmen.

All of these above mentioned are parts of the Jewish heritage of Timisoara, and we are inviting you to discover it!

The Jewish Heritage Tour of Timisoara

Get the chance to visit two of the most amazing places in Romania: Turda Salt Mine and Corvin Castle. We depart from Timisoara for a full day trip with a first stop in Hunedoara, where we will do a tour of Corvin Castle, the largest gothic structure in Romania. Go up the towers, see the torture room and be impressed by this mesmerizing place. Next Stop: Turda Salt Mine - a magical places located in the heart of Transylvania and surely the most spectacular underground place in Eastern Europe. Formed more than 13 million years ago, these salt deposits are now part of a museum, located 120m underground. A truly unique experience that you cannot miss!

Day Trip to Turda Salt Mine and Corvin Castle from Timisoara

Fascinating stories of Timisoara from the past can be enjoyed during our journey through the 4 central squares of Timisoara
Let's discover the architectural wonders of Timisoara 
Walk through the history of Timisoara, the Cetate neighborhood:

Fascinating stories of Timisoara from the past can be enjoyed during our journey through the 4 central squares of Timisoara:
Victoriei Square, Libertatii Square, Unirii Square, and Saint Gheorghe Square as well as on the streets in their vicinity.
We will therefore admire the priceless architectural treasures from various eras, in this area, where we can meet embodiments of the classicist, historicist styles of the late 19th century,
then of the secession at the beginning of the 20th century, but also the famous baroque style of some cultural settlements in Unirii Square and beyond.

The purpose of the tour is to get to know and popularize these invaluable cultural and architectural treasures of the Cetate neighborhood.


Timisoara Downtown Dream Tour

A short, fun, and authentic experience – perfect for first-time visitors

✨ Discover Oradea in a unique way! This guided walking tour is the perfect mix of history, culture and architecture, created for those who want to explore the city without spending hours on long explanations. You’ll learn why Oradea is called the Art Nouveau Capital of Romania and the City of Kings, while uncovering the legends and stories hidden behind its landmarks. ️To complete the journey, you’ll taste plăcintă, a beloved Romanian pastry filled with cheese or apples, together with a shot of palincă, the authentic Transylvanian spirit found on every festive table. It’s the perfect blend of local stories and flavors that will make you truly feel the spirit of Oradea.

️HIGHLIGHTS
Guided walking tour through the historic center
Learn about the city’s Art Nouveau heritage
Hear the legends and untold stories behind the architecture
Taste traditional food and drinks like plăcintă and palincă

Discover Oradea - Walking Tour with Local Food Tasting

Surely one of the most beautiful National Parks in Europe, and the longest gorge in Romania, Nera Gorge-Beușnița National Park is a perfect place to spend one day if you are in Timisoara and what to escape the city and enjoy spending time in nature. It's only 2 hours away from Timisoara and definitely worth the trip if you want to get to explore wilder parts of Romania.

Nera Gorge National Park - Private Day Tour from Timisoara

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour in Bihor county and explore the city of Oradea and its cultural highlights with your guide. Oradea, the capitol city of Bihor county, is one of the important economic, social and cultural centers of north-western Romania. The city is holding on to these characteristics throughout its history. Oradea is nestled among hills that divide and unify the Crisana Plains and the hill-like limits of the Apuseni Mountains in a harmonious way. Located on the Crisul Repede River, which divides the city into almost equal halves, Oradea is the gateway to Central and Western Europe. Located about 10 km from Bors – the biggest border point on the western border – Oradea ranks tenth in size out of the Romanian cities.

The price is per group for up to 10 tourists.

3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour of Oradea

Discover Dracula's Castle in a 2 day trip from Timisoara. Since Timisoara will be European Capital of Culture in 2023 we would like to offer you the opportunity to discover probably the most famous attraction in Romania - Dracula's Castle. This 2 day trip is truly special and will stay with you forever not only because you will get to see Dracula's Castle but you will get to truly experience and discover Transylvania! We will get to stop to Corvin Castle which is the largest gothic structure in Eastern Europe and one of the best castles Romania has to offer. Calnic Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is another important stop during our trip. Here we will get to talk about the famous fortified churches in Transylvania. Sibiu and Brasov are two of the most important cities in Romania and are included in our trip, together with Carta Abbey which is a unique spot in Romania and the easternmost Benedictine Abbey in the world. Join us in this amazing trip!

2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania with Visit to Dracula's Castle

We drive across the border to Romania and we arrive in Timisoara in about 3 hours. We start the chronological tour of this beautiful city. The city's history has a bit of everything: Hungarian Kingdom, Ottoman Empire, Habsburg Empire, Romanian Kingdom and Communism. 

After a 2hour city your of the historical center, we'll stop for a traditional Romanian lunch. 

Drive back to Szeged at the end of a beautiful day.


Day trip to Timisoara, departure from Szeged

During this trip you will discover many things about the region of Banat, what happened throughout history, learn about the Romanian language and many other. 

While hiking to the remote village of Inelet we will learn to greet in Romanian and quite a few other expressions so we can get a long with the local family where we will be having lunch :)

Situated at more than 1000m ( 3000ft ) above sea level, this hike is an amazing experience that you will not forget. There are only a few houses here, with no electricity, no asphalt and no cars. And this is how they've been living for centuries.

Join us to discover many more interesting this about the people living here and talk about their stories.


Hiking back in time: The Remote Villages of Banat

This tour will allow the clients to see the most known cave from Romania "The Bear's Cave " from Chiscau, a village situated at around 90 km away from Oradea.

We will descend into the depths of the Bears Cave finding an extraordinary range of stalagmite and stalactite formations, coupled with traces of bears from many years ago.

The cave was named so, as numerous "cave bears" (Ursus spelaeus) were found in this cave. 

The cave was visited by these large animals more than 15.000 years ago. But one day, a rock slide closed the entrance while more than 140 bears were still in the cave. 

Becoming hungry, the bears killed one another until all were dead. 

This story is told by their remains, tons of bear bones covering the floor of large parts of the cave with the marks of bear teeth.

The Bear's Cave - One-Day Air conditioned car Tour from Oradea

You will tour the lower loop of Yellowstone. Things you will see include Old Faithful / Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone / Grand Prismatic / Water Falls / Geysers and many more attractions. 

Yellowstone Full Day Tours 

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Timişoara with an expert local guide who will showcase its beauty and cultural richness.

This private walking tour offers an exclusive journey through the city's history, covering essential sights in the 4 main squares and providing a comprehensive timeline of key historical events, from medieval times to the 1989 Anti-Communist Revolution. Timişoara has evolved over the centuries, boasting an authentic culture and serving as a vital link between Europe and Russia. You'll discover the city's remarkable architecture, including its most notable buildings, the cathedral, and the scenic parks surrounding the city center.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the 2023 European Capital of Culture, where surprising architecture, excellence, and intriguing curiosities await at every turn!

Timişoara: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Timisoara has a fascinating history marked by the fact that was belonging to different empires during the time. Cultural diversity and bursting city life makes it a perfect destination especially in warm months (march-October).
Our tour is unique since we propose you to discover the city by bicycle and this give us the opportunity to cover all the main attractions in a pleasant way (and don't worry will be easy since Timisoara is located in flat lands)

Discover Timisoara by bicycle

Explore Scarisoara Ice cave, the second largest in the world after Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave from Austria. 

Take pictures of the entrance, an impressive sinkhole,that  has 60 m diameter and descends 48 m, leading you to the body of the cave where you will walk on 70000 cubic meters of ice (20 m thick). 

Be prepared to enter the underworld to admire the magnificent landscape, 

Visit also the village "Casa de piatra", Tauz Spring, Coiba mare and Coiba Mica caves and admire the marvellous landscape.

Scarisoara Ice cave - one day car tour from Oradea

One hour away from Timisoara you can explore the countryside of Banat. You will find beautiful, peaceful villages that offer a mix of history, rural life, and nature. Margina is located about one hour away from Timisoara, and it's a great spot for a quick, relaxing escape from the city. 


One day Escape to the Countryside of Banat 

This half-day trip from Timisoara to experience the countryside of Banat is a great way to explore a beautiful, peaceful village that offers a mix of history, rural life, and nature. Margina is located about one hour away from Timisoara, and it’s a great spot for a quick, relaxing escape from the city. The lunch cooked by locals is a must-have experience to taste the authentic Banat.

Half Day Trip to Countryside of Banat with Lunch 

Experience Timișoara like a true local and uncover the city's hidden gems that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Embark on a journey through time and culture as you explore the enchanting and colorful city of Timișoara with a local. Experience the hidden gems and off-the-beaten path tracks of this historic city, all while discovering the best local spots for coffee and dinner. 

Get ready to immerse yourself in a city from another era and gain insight into the local culture that will stay with you forever.

Best Intro to Timișoara in 2 hours with a Local

Join a Local for a 90-minute photogenic journey through Timișoara, exploring picturesque highlights and gaining cultural insights.

Navigate from the iconic Union Square renowned for its majestic, intricate facade to the emblematic Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral renowned for its majestic, intricate facade. It is more than just seeing Timișoara, it is about truly experiencing it through the eyes of someone who calls it home. 

From famous landmarks to hidden gems, each step offers a new perspective, making it a can't-miss experience for every visitor.

• Capture Timișoara's most photogenic spots with a Local by your side.
• Explore Timișoara from a local's perspective and experience local culture.
• Discover the stories behind Timișoara’s iconic landmarks and picturesque corners.
• Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit.
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Capture the most Photogenic Spots of Timișoara with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Timisora. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture.

From Union Square - Piața Unirii to Dom St. Georg, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks.

Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Timisora to ensure you get the most out of your stay.

• See Timisora through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence.
• Discover Timișoara’s vibrant squares, showcasing the city’s lively spirit.
• Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit.
• Maximize your time, discovering more of Timisora in less time.
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Explore Timisoara in 60 minutes with a Local

Book a private transfer from Timisoara Airport(Traian Vuia TSR) to your home/office/hotel in Timisoara. All our drivers are professional and very well trained and will wait for you with a pick-up sheet right in front of the arrival terminal. All our cars are fully equipped with air conditioning, security, and audio systems.

Private Transfer from Timisoara Aurel Vlaicu Airport to Timisoara

Visit by foot one among the most spectacular reservation - Apuseni National Park - a place filled with caves, ice caves, waterfalls and marvelous landscapes .A 10 days adventure which leaves an unforgettable memory.

Apuseni Mountains Hiking tour

Enjoy a safe, private and professional transfer to any place in Bucharest from Oradea (hotel, vacation rental, points of interest).

Just let us know the time and the place from where we should pick you up! Our service guarantees discretion, useful tips and information regarding any activities you have planned and flexibility

It should not surprise you that with us you get a private driver who's only purpose is to make your trip memorable, in a positive way.

Private Driver to Bucharest from Oradea

Oradea to Bucharest - Fast Transportation

Oradea to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Car and Driver

We have been supplying extraordinarily raw experiences in the Carpathians for more than 17 years with our experienced team of certified mountain guides and pilots, with over 4000 flight hours in the mountains and counting.

Our mission is to deliver high-standard adventure tourism services in the Carpathians by helping local communities grow and preserving the natural environment.

Reaching the top is much more fun with us!

4 Hour Heli Skiing in Romania with a Guide

Professional transfers with Small Car or Minivan to your Hotel (vacation rentals, points of interest) in Bucharest from Timisoara - port, hotel, vacation rentals, points of interest ;

 OUR SERVICE GUARANTEES:
 • Discretion 
 • Useful tips and information regarding any activities you have planned 
 • Flexibility

Timisoara to Bucharest - Fast Transportation

Professional transfers with Small Car or Minivan to your Hotel (vacation rentals, points of interest) in Bucharest from Timisoara - port, hotel, vacation rentals, points of interest ;

 OUR SERVICE GUARANTEES:
 • Discretion 
 • Useful tips and information regarding any activities you have planned 
 • Flexibility

Private Driver to Bucharest from Timisoara

Just let us know the time and the place from where we should pick you up.

We guarantee discretion, tips and useful information about any activities you have planned. and flexibility.

It should not surprise you that with us you get a private driver whose only purpose is to make your trip memorable, in a positive way.

Timisoara to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver

This tour will allow the tourists to visit the most spectacular Gothic-style castle in Romania. Corvin Castle was built by the Anjou family on the site of a former Roman camp. 

The castle served as a fortress until the mid-14th century when it became the residence of Transylvania's voivode, Iancu de Hunedoara (Ioannes Corvinus in Latin, Hunyadi in Hungarian). 

Iancu upgraded the fortress transforming it into a stunning Transylvania castle.

Visit Corvin Castle from Oradea in a 1 day tour.

This tour will allow the tourists to see one of the most stunning places anywhere on or IN the planet. 

With over 2, 000 years of history, highly preserved galleries and a futuristic underground attraction, Saltmine Turda is the largest salt mine museum in the world, and easily the most incredible.

1 Day auto tour to Turda Salt Mine from Oradea

This is your chance to explore the amazing heritage of Transylvania and all its beautiful top attractions. This UNESCO Tour will take you to the most impressive places and together with our experienced guides you will have an amazing time and learn so much more about this historical area.

2 Days Trip to Discover UNESCO Transylvania Heritage

Explore spectacular Ponor Fortress the largest cave from Romania and one among the largest from Europe.

Take pictures of the entrance wall (more than 150 meters high) with a portal whose altitude is around 74 meters high.

Be prepared to enter the underworld to admire the magnificent landscape,

Take pictures from the balconies situated on the top of the wall, where the nature offers a marvelous panorama.

The Ponor fortress (the greatest Romanian cave) 1 day tour from Oradea

This tour will allow the tourists to see an almost unknown part of Apuseni Mountains, 

This zone is nicknamed " the Transfagarasan of Apuseni" due to the newly built road which binds Bride's Veil Waterfall with Belis lake.

The landscapes are marvelous.

Bridal Veil Falls Rachitele - 1 day tour from Oradea

Retezat Mountains are one of the most beautiful mountains of Romania. Vast of it's territory was included in 1935 in the first National Park established in Romania. From this reason in the past 80 years nature was well preserved.
Retezat mountains are home of 100 lakes out of which 60 are permanent, also home of wild animals (bears, wolfs, chamois) and may protected wild flowers including orchids.
One day tours starting from Timisoara is something that can be easily done in summer. For winter I recomend to plan a 2 day tour.
Also longer tours can be organized.


Visit Retezat National Park

Get to discover two of the most impressive castles in Transylvania and understand better its rich history. You be exploring both castles on the inside & out and end the the day with trying of our the most successful wine brands of Romania - Jidvei. This will happen in the cellar of Bethlen-Haller Castle, a medieval renaissance castle that belonged to Hungarian nobility for centuries.

Castles and Wine Private Tour to Transylvania

Our route starts from Timisoara, in a southerly direction, towards the Danube river, which is Europe's second-longest river.
It is a long driving road but it surely worth to be crossed. During this trip, we will enjoy one of the most spectacular parts of Romania. Our departure will be early in the morning.
We will drive through the spectacular Danube’s Gorge where we will see the Decebal’s Rock. The rock sculpture of Decebalus is a 42.9 m in height and 31.6 m in width carving in the rock of the face of Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, who fought against the Roman emperors Domitian and Trajan to preserve the independence of his country, which corresponded to modern Romania. Here we will discover also unique landscapes created by nature.
Then we will admire the beauty of mountains, the protected area situated in the administrative territory of Bozovici.
Late in the evening, we will return in Timisoara.

Day Tour to Danube's Gorge

Is history your passion, would you like to get to know all the details? – The Timisoara Grand Tour is the perfect choice for you. 
About 3 hours is the duration of this tour, where you will then discover the squares and main attractions which are included in the Mini Tour, but also other areas of the old town. Like, for example, St. Mary’s Square, where the Romanian Revolution began in December 1989, the synagogue, the military hospital, and much more. You will learn the stories of the most important personalities of the city, and you will learn why Timisoara is also known as the city of premieres and roses. Let yourself be carried away by the history of the city where Hungarians, Turks, Austrians, Romanians and other minorities have contributed.



Timisoara Grand Tour 

Book a private transfer from Timisoara Airport or from your address in Timisoara to Budapest Airport or to your hotel inside the city. All our drivers are professional and very well trained and will wait for you with a pick-up sheet right in front of the arrival terminal. All our cars are fully equipped with air conditioning, security, and audio systems.

Timisoara City Tour - A Day To Remember

Timisoara's Revolution Tour is a special walking tour that takes us through the events that happened in Timisoara in December 1989. The Romanian Revolution started in Timisoara an continued to spread in the whole country. We'll get to how and where it all started and walk in the footsteps of the revolutionaries that fought against the communist regime in order for us to live a free, democratic life today.

Rise Against Communism: The 1989 Revolution in Timisoara

We begin with the visit of Victory Square, known also by the name of Opera Square and continue with the Orthodox Cathedral, the Bastion, the Liberty Square, the Old City Hall, The Synagogue, the Union Square, the Catholic Cathedral, the Serbian-orthodox Church, the President`s Palace, statue of the Holy Trinity and more.

Timisoara has a mixture of cultures, religions and civilization, take your time to discover the first European city that used the horse-drawn trams (1869) and electrical street lighting (1889) and the first Romanian city that reacted at the Revolution in 1989 against the Communist regime.

City Tour Timisoara

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Scavenger Hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game!

Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard!

Our Scavenger Hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want.

HOW TO PLAY:
Book the Scavenger Hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Scavenger Hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Experiences in Timisoara, Romania