ROMANIA · CYCLING TOURS
The 15 best cycling tours you can book today, with the price, the length of the day and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Cycle Bucharest’s communist past to Little Paris in 4 hours. See Parliament Palace, ride Victoria Boulevard, and learn Ceaușescu life stories.
“Ed our guide was fantastic. He provided a lot of history & personal background on Romania & the various sites we stopped at in Bucharest & doubled checked with us that morning via WhatsApp. The bikes were comfortable, operated well & we're all ready when we got there.”
A 4-hour, small-group Bucharest bike tour mixing big landmarks and quieter corners, with guides in English and included bike gear.
“Outstanding introduction to Bucharest. Ed was a terrific guide. Great storyteller. Would highly recommend this tour. Bikes are good. Interesting stops. Lots of opportunities to get great photos. No need for an ebike. Only one short hill. Very manageable.”
Bucharest bike highlights in 2 hours: Old Town, Calea Victoriei, Cismigiu Park, and Ceausescu's Palace, English guide, $33.
“Ed was one of the best guides ever, very knowledgeable, entertaining and flexible. One of the best tours of my life. Nothing to complain about.”
Ride Bucharest’s eras in 2 hours, from Calea Victoriei to the Palace of Parliament, with a guided history route and bike included.
“Ed was a wonderful guide — extremely entertaining and knowledgeable about the sites and Romanian history. Really enjoyed the tour!”
Bike through Dealu Mare from Bucharest, with a Conacul Bellu manor stop and guided wine tasting with snacks, for $139.67.
“We had an excellent experience on this tour with Oana! She picked us up on time in clean and safe transport to take us to Dealu Mare. The bikes were great quality and the route boasted magnificent views before the main events - wine tasting! We visited two vineyards where we were greeted by friendly hosts, tours of the facilities, plenty of nibbles, and superb selection of wines! Certainly not shy with the pours either! Highly recommended tour!”
Electric e-bike ride on Romania’s Transfagarasan to Balea Lake, with Balea Waterfall stops and panoramic views from Brasov.
“We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!”
Guided e-bike ride from Sâmbăta de Sus, tackling Făgăraș views and a monastery stop, with pace matched by guide Iulian.
“We did a great E biking tour. Iulian chose a route with great views and thrilling downhill passages. It was fun for the entire family.”
Bike Bucharest's communist story from the first parliament to Ceaușescu's final speech, 4 hours with an English guide.
“The tour gave us a deeper understanding of the Communist history of Romania - and was also make us more familiar with Bucuresti. Biking was perfect and made it possible to cover a lot more of these large and very fascinating city. Our guide Horia was very knowledgable and friendly.”
Rent an eBike, city bike, or scooter in Bucharest with a helmet and city map, then cruise landmarks like Curtea Veche and Bărăția.
“Great bikes! Good communication. We had a pleasant time in Bucharest! Great to be able to rent these good bikes.”
Ride Bucharest’s communist story by bike in about 4 hours, guided in English, with free entry stops and clear, human explanations.
“This was a perfect way to spend a morning/afternoon in Bucharest. Alex was knowledgeable and excited about Romania’s history. Saw all the highlights and had a nice break in the shade.”
Bike a Dealu Mare wine route from Bucharest with guided tastings, snacks, and a stop at Bellu Manor museum.
“Ionit was flexible and assessed our interests and abilities (two ambitious elders) in selecting the route. He was knowledgeable about the region’s wines and local history. We had a fantastic time!”
Full-day Bucharest bike rental for $23. Ride a flat city with easy access to top sights, including Ceausescu’s Palace and more.
“Bucharest is a tough city to bike in. There’s not much cycling infrastructure. Having said that, there are plenty of parks and forested residential streets to safely explore. The price for the rental was reasonable and I was able to use it all day long (I returned it at 7 and could’ve stayed later). My non-electric road bike held up great with no mechanical issues/flat tires.”
E-bike tour from Brasov to Transfagarasan and Balea Lake. Small group, guide Andrei, big mountain views, manageable climb.
“Andrei is a an experienced and professional guide as well as a really nice person. I very much enjoyed the bike ride up to balea lake - which is manageable for non experienced bikers thanks to the e-bike - and the stunning views. The downhill ride was a lot of fun too and Andrei adapts to your speed and fitness level. Highly recommendable!”
Mountain bike around Lake Dragan with a patient small-group guide, forest trails, climbs, Vladeasa views, and included snacks.
“Marcel made the day an exceptional experience. Offering some extra detours since we had a lot of time. The views of the lake and surrounding landscape were amazing! Though there were no big issues, maybe double-check that everything on the bikes works as it should next time.”
Guided mountain bike tour from Poiana Brasov to Postavaru, bikes and helmets included, with optional evening downhill.
“It was a wet, cold and muddy day but I was still allowed to do the evening downhill ride back to Brasov where I was soon met by the guide to pick up the bike. Loved the experience and the bike trails are wide and well maintained. I followed thRead more”
Every kind of Romanian day out, and the pick of each.
