The 15 Best Private Tours in Romania

Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest - If Peles is closed: how the itinerary adapts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Private Transylvania day trip from Bucharest to Peles, Bran, and Brasov, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and time to explore.

“This tour covered the highlights of Transylvania and it was great to see the two castkes and Brasov. Our guide was more of a driver however and spent most of his time on the phone without providing much along the way. The car was older and couldn't run the AC while going thru the mountains as he said it was a 3 cylinder. Once at the sites, he did work the system to get us in for Pele Castle before the hoards and did help with some recommendations for unch and dinner. He did not provide an actual tour at the sites the way some did. We certainly had a…”

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Bucharest: Best of Bucharest Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

2.Best of Bucharest Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57Top rated

Ride an open-top private tuk-tuk around Bucharest for a 360º view of top landmarks, exclusive neighborhoods, and real local advice.

“We had an amazing tuk-tuk tour around Bucharest! Our guide, Robert, was an incredibly kind person with not only great knowledge but also a real passion for what he does. Even though the weather was quite chilly that day, the warm blankets did the job perfectly, and Robert made sure the atmosphere stayed cozy and cheerful. I truly consider this experience a must-do when visiting Bucharest!”

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Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov – Private Day Trip from Bucharest

3.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov – Private Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $199

Private Bucharest day trip to Peleș, Bran, and Brașov. Comfortable pickup, flexible guiding, and must-plan castle ticket times.

“Octavius was an excellent tour guide and driver. He made sure we make it to everything included on our tour on time while still giving is some freedom and autonomy.”

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Best of Bucharest | Private Walking Tour

4.Best of Bucharest | Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

3-hour private walk through Bucharest’s top sights, from the Romanian Athenaeum to CEC Palace, with a licensed guide and flexible pace.

“Guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, accommodating, and pleasant. We loved our tour and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Bucharest!”

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Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing – Private City Tour

5.Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing – Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101

Private 4-hour Bucharest panoramic tour with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, Village Museum, Revolution Square, Old Town and more.

“Marius was our guide and drove us around the city and showed us all the sights. He has excellent knowledge of the city and the history of Romanian culture and civilisation dating back to the Roman period. It was a very hot day and not easy to walk in the heat. I particularly enjoyed the village museum, it is a wonderful place.”

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THERME “Take It Easy” Pack: Full Spa Access + Private Transfers

6.THERME “Take It Easy” Pack: Full Spa Access + Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 117 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $118

Therme Bucharest full spa access with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car, plus skip-the-line entry to Galaxy, Palm, and Elysium.

“Very nice and relaxing place. Everyone visiting Bucharest should go there and enjoy the spa it’s worth visiting.”

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Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

7.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126

Private hike from Brasov into Romania’s Piatra Craiului Mountains, with route choices, a pro guide, and an optional stop at Bran Castle.

“Beautiful country and great knowledgeable flexible guide. Just let”

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4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

8.4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

A private Bucharest half-day mixing car sights and an Old Town walk, from the Palace of Parliament to Revolution Square.

“Excellent trip. Frank extremely knowledgeable on the surrounding area and Romanian history Great that trip was partly driven and partly walking”

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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

9.Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Private Bucharest food and history walk with a 3-course Romanian meal, Revolution Square, Lipscani, and the Palace of Parliament.

“We had a lovely chilly but sunny day walking around Bucharest. Elena was friendly and very knowledgeable, she was very patient and helpful throughout the day, lunch was also very good and plentiful, especially recommend the papanas dessert.”

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Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest

10.Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Private Dracula and Peleș castles day trip from Bucharest with hotel pickup, an English guide, and Brasov old town time. Tickets extra.

“Great tour with Radu our tour guide. Never felt rushed and always had time for questions. He also recommended the most wonderful restaurant in Brasov. A really great day out.”

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Private -RedPatrol Tour of Bucharest with a Romanian Vintage Car

11.Private -RedPatrol Tour of Bucharest with a Romanian Vintage Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Private Red Patrol tour of Bucharest in a restored 1970s Dacia, guided in English with pickup, Communist-era sights.

“We really enjoyed this tour! Our guide shared so much history, including his personal experiences with communism that provided a deeper understanding for us. We also love the souvenir paper he gave us.”

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Highlights of Bucharest 4h private Tour

12.Highlights of Bucharest 4h private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163

A 4-hour private Bucharest tour that mixes village museum culture, Revolution Square history, Old Town classics, and Ceaușescu-era stops.

“This was a fabulous experience to see the sights of beautiful Bucharest and hear the story. My guide was outstanding and knowledgeable . I highly recommend this excursion.”

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Bulgaria -Private Tour- Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo

13.Bulgaria -Private Tour- Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $170

Private day trip from Bucharest to Basarbovo, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo, with cave monastery, Tsarevets views, and artisan streets.

“This tour is an awesome introduction to Bulgaria and its history. If one is passionate about history, architecture, and/or religion, it is a great tour option. That being said, I must mention that it would not have been as good without my guide, Valerică. He was a wealth of knowledge, extremely helpful, and a perfect guide throughout.”

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Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

14.Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223

Private full-day tour from Brasov to Transfăgărășan Road, Bâlea sights, Vidraru Dam and Poienari Fortress, with hotel pickup.

“Charlie has been an amazing guide and a fantastic companion for this long and beautiful day! It helped us with some extra-trip organizational issues and has been funny, patient and helpful the whole time. One of the best guides ever! Ah, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! We even managed to spot (from a safe distance) 10 bears! Apparently a record! The cherry on top for the perfect day and experience! Absolutely recommended - go with Charlie for a wonderful Transfagarasan experience!”

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Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fort. Private Tour from Brasov

15.Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fort. Private Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $156

A private day tour from Brasov covering Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Rasnov Fortress, with smooth transport and expert storytelling in English.

“Fantastic opportunity. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of his country, and able to provide so much context and background information about all of the sites that by the end I felt like I could teach a course on Romanian history myself. He also took me to his father’s local restaurant, where the food was delicious and I was lucky enough to try some traditional papanaşi. Truly an incredible time, you won’t be disappointed.”

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