Brasov Old Town Walking Tour: Transylvanian History & Local Landmarks

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Brasov on a walking tour of the Old Town. Discover iconic landmarks, learn about Transylvanian history, and get insider tips from a local guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piaka Sfatului - Guided tour of Brasov Council square with inside visit in the Orthodox Cathedral.
  • Black Church (Biserica Neagra) - Guided tour of the Black Church with inside visit.
  • The “Șchei” Gate - Outside visit of Catherine’s Gate with passing through included.
  • Rope Street - Strada Sforii - Passing through the narrowest street in Romania. Find out for what it was used for.
  • Bastionul Graft - Outside visit of the Graft Bastion.
  • The White Tower - Optional visit of the white tower for sightseeing and great pictures!
  • Weavers Bastion or Bastionul Tesatorilor - Optional outside visit of the Weaver’s Bastion.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup.
  • Licensed local guide.
What's Not Included
  • Black Church entrance tickets.
Additional Information

Venture into the historic city of Brasov, guided by a legitimized local who will impart the history of this significant Transylvanian city. Unearth key landmarks, gain insights into the culture of the locals, and receive tips for maximizing your time in this region. By mentioning in the notes during the booking procedure, you can avail this tour privately.

Location
Piața Sfatului 18
Piața Sfatului
In front of the Starbucks coffee shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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R3102zidans
Jul 14, 2024
Amazing way to learn about the city from a consummate insider! - Vlad was amazing! He showed us special places that were out of the regular tourist circuit and delved into the history of the city. Highly knowledgeable and passionate, with great English, he made the tour unforgettable! Truly great value and an excellent way to learn about Brasov from a consummate insider. I wish we could find such tours everywhere we go.
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Diane_d
Jul 5, 2024
Perfect tour - Every once in a while, you have a perfect tour. The city tour of Brasov with Vlad was one. His English is perfect as are his manners and knowledge of history. I enjoyed the walk around the city walls immensely. I recommend this tour to anyone.
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Benjys17
Jun 15, 2024
Great Tour! - Vlad was knowledgeable and a great story-teller. Kept me captivated with Brasov's vast history at every turn! He also has a very nice personality and will make you feel comfortable, even if you're travelling solo!
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Donb959
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent tour; great guide - Great walking tour. Well-paced. Vlad did an outstanding job of tailoring the tour to our interests; staying longer at some places, shorter time at others. Also very patient with our walking a bit slower.
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Carolorange
Jun 4, 2024
Engaging comprehensive tour of Brasov - Overall, i think this is a very well organized tour and would recommend to everyone who visits Brasov! The three hour tour was comprehensive, covering the history (both old and modern), all the important sites, and current life. He is a native of Brasov so very knowledgable of the area. The history bits were great. I especially liked his vivid explanation on how the city defense worked during the medieval times. Although the tour is filled with lots of information, he breaks them down in an efficient and engaging way.
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Hortn
May 29, 2024
Highly recommended walking tour - Vlad was prompt, friendly and hugely knowledgeable. The walking tour of the old city was a perfect introduction to our time in Brasov and gave us a real sense of the place and its history before our first day was even out. Highly recommended.
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Daniellebk9889ir
May 18, 2024
Brilliant tour of the main things to see in Brasov - This was a brilliant tour, exploring all the main points of Brasov in just one morning. Vlad was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable, especially about the best things to do in and around Brasov, throughout the year (he's a ski instructor too!). There is quite a bit of walking (about 10,000 steps in 3 hours), including a fair amount of walking uphill (mainly up to the black and white towers). Vlad had a great recommedation for an ice cream shop, we tried it later in our trip and it was lovely
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Leolr8540zq
May 15, 2024
Very good guide in Braşov - Vlad is a very competent guide, providing insights also from his own direct experience. He is a nice, attentive person.
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Britney_m
May 13, 2024
Best way to learn about Brasov - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Vlad, he was very knowledgable and his explanation of the history of Brasov and its people really helped us understand and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the spectacular city. He was very friendly and knew all the best, and took us to see some really amazing views. We really enjoyed our tour with Vlad. Highly recommended.
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Grandtour10843036748
Apr 19, 2024
Highly recommended tour, very interesting - We really enjoyed this walking tour of Brasov, we got familiar with this beautiful city Thanks to Vlad, who was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour, it is very informative and interesting.
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