Top Timisoara Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Get an in-depth look at the history and culture of one of Romania’s most influential cities on a 2.5-hour walking tour. The chronological guided route through the city center enables you to get a clearer picture of exceedingly eventful past of Timisoara. Listen to tantalizing stories about Joannes Corvinus, Johann Strauss, and Maria Theresa. Learn about the widespread effects of the Plague, a siege, the Romanian Revolution, and so much more.

Book your full day trip in Banat Region. 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 Bigar Waterfall, considered to be the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Enjoy the complimentary drop-off at your accommodation in Timisoara. The minimum no of persons for this tour is 3. The tour is not operated if the minimum no of persons was not reached.

Get an insider’s perspective on the most turbulent years of Communist rule on this off-the-beaten-track historical tour. Cover under-the-radar locations, from the headquarters of the former Communist Party to the Reformed Hungarian Church, where the 1989 uprising began. Tours include admission tickets to the Communist Customer Museum and vehicle transfers between sights.

This is your chance for a pleasant city tour with a licensed and experienced tour guide. I choose a friendly approach towards a flexible tour of the city. As a historian and a resident of the city I am the right choice to help you see the local landmarks, discover unknown places and find out the story behind the buildings. Let me show you why Timisoara is so special!

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

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.

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!

We shall see the Old Town with it´s famous areas: Unirii Square, Theresia Bastion, Libertatii Square, Operei Square, Huniade Fortress, Scudier park and then go on towards Saint Mary Square, Roses Park, Queen Mary Park, Millennium Church, Traian Square. This extended tour will cover most of the old areas of the city, you will find out about the events that formed today's Timisoara, from an small fortress to a great city.

If you are for a few days in Timisoara or Arad and you want to see more of the diverse and surprising Romania, take this tour. If you like wild nature, you are active and you're open for adventure... then take this tour! At 2:30-3 hours drive from Timisoara you'll meet a completely different world. You will be taken from your hotel in a comfortable car, a professional guide will take care of everything. You just need to relax and enjoy the ride! The old Danube will impress you with its wildness, the impressive history, and the stunning landscapes of the trail carved through the mountains. Here are our 2 options for this tour: All year: Bigar waterfall, Danube Gorge by car, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue. This option doesn't include a boat ride May-October: Danube Gorge, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue, Ponicova cave, Boat ride in the Gorge, included

The southern part of Banat is covered with mountain and hills. You will find a lot of great places here in which you can explore nature without having to have climbing skills. If you like to relax and exercise in the same time in beautiful nature this day trip is for you.

Discover the eventful history and unyielding beauty of Timisoara on a private 6- to 7-hour tour. Begin with an in-depth stroll around Old Town. Your guide provides dynamic commentary, which gives you a holistic understanding of the city’s past. Lear about the the Roman Empire, the Huns, Austrian occupation, Communist regime, and much more. Later, explore the influential Fabrick, Ioselfin, and Elisabetin neighborhoods by private car.

The people of Timisoara were first to rise for freedom in 1956 and 1989. See where the overthrow of communism started - a guided walking tour to the places of the Romanian Revolution that left 100 dead in Timisoara.

Timisoara has its own Jewish history, preserved in buildings and legends, despite an ever decreasing Jewish community. Discover hidden architectural gems and the related stories on a guided walking tour aimed to amaze.

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!

Capital of Culture, little Vienna, City of Light, East meets West, where every dog barks in four languages – there are many tags you can attach to Timisoara. Find out what’s yours on a guided walking tour through the city.

Founded in the 13th century by Saxons Sibiu is the most visited city of Transylvania. The Saxon name is Hermannstadt. Sibiu partnered with Luxembourg in 2007 to become European Capital of Culture. We'll take time to explore its medieval old town with churches and towers and to have coffee or beer on one of its many sunny restaurant terraces. Another highlight we won't pass by is the Open Air Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization. On a sunny day the open spaces garnered with mills and traditional houses on the background of the Carpathian Mountains are quite a spectacular site.

This tour is just perfect for those who want to discover the history and the gastronomy of Timisoara. We'll visit the most important attraction of Timisoara and we'll learn about its history. We'll eat a 5 course menu in 5 different places - the perfect chance for you to discover some of the best local restaurants.

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.

Transylvania is both mythical and as real as it gets. And it's covered with fortified places built by kings, dukes and counts but also simple peasants. That is why the fortifications in Transylvania are as diverse as nowhere else. You will find here ruins of ancient fortresses but also medieval castles, fortresses and a lot of fortified churches. Transylvania's South-West can be easily reached by car from Timisoara and hosts two of the best sites of the region: The Castle of Hunedoara and the fortress of Deva.

Get an immersive overview of the sights and attractions of Timisoara on a two-hour walking tour.  Follow your guide and small group through the Old Town, Victory Square, and Union Square. This is your chance you get a closer look at one of Europe’s most overlooked cities. Explore the interior of Orthodox Cathedral, walk through the ruins of the city’s fortress, and more, while your guide narrates.

This day trip takes us back to ancient times. We'll leave the modern town of Timișoara to visit the remains of the capital of the once mighty kingdom of Dacia. The ruins are hidden in the mountains of Orăștie and gives us the opportunity to take a nice little hike of about 30 minutes in mountain air to reach the site. Add to this some tasty traditional Romanian food for a perfect day!

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.

This day trip is a nice extension to your stay in Timișoara and takes you to the countryside East of the city. And because the Romanian countryside is always about food too, we'll have brunch in Margina and taste some local specialities.

Let’s explore a few highlights of Transilvania, which are a must see in Romania. Corvin Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, The oldest stone church and an ancient, mystical roman site.