Top 9 Transylvania Tours in Cluj-Napoca

1.Transylvania Gems: Sighisoara, Medias, Biertan & Gypsy life

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 11 hours · from $202Our pick

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Medias, UNESCO-listed Biertan, and Sighisoara’s inhabited medieval citadel. The day also includes a visit to a Roma copper-smithing community. Guides such as Robert, Florin, and Catalin are known for history, humor, and flexible pacing.

“Excellent guide! Knowledgable, flexible, customer-oriented and funny. Perfect program! Highly recommended”

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3.Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119Best value

Spend about 11 hours with George Turism visiting Sighisoara’s preserved citadel and Biertan’s fortified church. Guides such as Andrei, Istvan, George, Adrian, and Aurelian bring local history to life, while round-trip transport and a Romanian lunch keep this long day simple.

“Very nice experience, totally worth the money and you get to experience the beautiful northern Transylvanian countryside in all its glory. Was very surprised at the Hungarian and (particularly) German influences on the Transylvanian culture also.”

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4.Transylvania Gems: Sighisoara, Medias, Biertan & Gypsy Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $206

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cluj-Napoca through Medias, Sighisoara, and Biertan, with a rare visit to an isolated Roma community known for traditional metalwork. English-speaking guides such as Alex and Robert lead groups of up to seven in a modern vehicle.

“The day trip was very well organized and we were able to see and do a lot in just one day. Book Robert as your guide if you want a fun and informative adventure. His passion for the area and friendly demeanor made for a truly enjoyable experience.”

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5.Castle Tour of Transylvania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $546

Travel from Cluj-Napoca through Transylvania with an English-speaking guide such as Andrei, George, or Oliver. See Sighișoara, Bran Castle, Brașov, Peleș Castle, and Viscri, with Kalnoky Castle or another listed stop depending on the day. Breakfast, dinner, admissions, and hotel pickup are included.

“Overall, we enjoyed our experience. Unfortunately of the three castles listed on our tour we were only able to see two. Much of our time was invested in seeing other historical sites (which we did not request) as we were more interested in seeing the castles, hence, the name of the tour. Our guide did not take our desires into consideration when planning his tour. He also seem to be oblivious to the weather as our six year old froze most of the tour. On several occasions we literally stood in the rain as our guide gave lengthy explanations over the historical sites while we suffered at the hands of…”

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6.Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 11 to 12 hours tracing Transylvania’s Saxon past from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu, Cristian, Sibiel, and Fântânele. With an English-speaking driver-guide, you’ll see medieval squares, churches, a fortified village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, glass icons, and taste local țuică.

“Although I wasn't able to do the specific tour I initially booked due to logistics, I was fortunate enough to join another incredible tour that covered a large part of the German heritage in the region. It was both informative and fun! Our guide, Andrei, was passionate, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. You'll not only learn a lot but also share plenty of laughs along the way. Highly recommend this tour, it’s an experience you won’t forget!”

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7.Golden Circle of Transylvania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,156

Curly Guide Tours takes you from Cluj-Napoca through Transylvania’s salt mines, gorges, castles, bear sanctuary, mountain roads, and Saxon villages. Guide Tudor can adjust the trip to your needs, with private transport, breakfasts, lunches, entrance fees, and a full four-day route included.

“Excellent tour guide. Available and competent. In all the trips I have taken he has been the best guide. I recommend to everyone. Gianpiero from Italy”

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8.CJ05 – Mysteries of Transylvania: Bran Castle & Sighisoara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $212

Travel from Cluj to Bran Castle and Sighișoara in a small group of up to 10 people with an English-speaking guide. See Dracula’s famous castle, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace, the Clock Tower, and the Church on the Hill. The day is scenic but includes long hours on the road.

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9.Transylvania’s Trail: Sibiu, Bran Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $674

Travel from Cluj-Napoca through Transylvania with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 14. Visit Sibiu, Bran Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara, Rupea Citadel, and Biertan, with one night in central Brasov.

“Este paseo es bueno, demasiada carretera, aunque el guia nos ayudó mucho en elegir lugares para comer y cenar y los paisajes son hermosos. El hotel fue magnifico, en el centro de brasov. Considero que una mayor informacion histórica y mayor explicación de los lugares con datos y hechos hubiera hecho de la actividad que fuera de 5 estrellas.”

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