Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour
Description
Get to know Braşov Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour, with a guide. As you walk between the top Braşov attractions, hear historical facts and stories about this lovely city and learn how it grew and fared in medieval times. Explore picturesque Piata Sfatului Square with its Council Hall and colorful houses; stroll down an intriguing alleyway, said to be the narrowest in Eastern Europe; and see the Black Church, St Nicholas Church and First Romanian School Museum, among other sights. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 for a more personalized experience.
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Itinerary
Meet your group in Braşov Old Town for your 2-hour walking tour. Then, before setting out, get a rundown of Braşov’s history from your guide as a curtain raiser to your explorations. Hear about Brasov’s ancient origins and role as an important market town in medieval Transylvania. Each sight on your tour has a tale behind it, so follow your guide around to unravel their secrets. Admire Piata Sfatului, the pretty main square and once the hub of medieval city life. Take in the pink-and-peach-colored houses and admire the Council House (Casa Sfatului) at the center, with its Trumpeter’s Tower. View some of the towers that were part of Braşov’s medieval fortifications, and walk along cobbled Rope Street (Strada Sforii), a walkway that's said to be the narrowest lane in Eastern Europe. As you stroll, gaze up at the Hollywood-style ‘Brasov’ sign perched in the hills above.
Visit the Black Church (Biserica Neagră), Braşov’s most celebrated landmark and one of Eastern Europe’s most iconic religious monuments. Hear how its name originates from a 17th-century fire that blackened its walls, and go inside (own expense) to admire its interior, with statues, artwork and a 4,000-pipe organ. Stroll through the city to learn a little more about its sights and history, and then end your tour at the start point.
Continue to the Şchei district to see St Nicholas Church, a fairy tale Orthodox church that dates back to the 15th century. Gaze at the frescoes and icons inside, and then head to the neighboring First Romanian School Museum, home to Transylvania’s first school.Pay the entrance fee and, accompanied by your guide, explore the old schoolroom with its original desks and collection of antique books.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Monday most of the sites are closed, including Black Church.
- Black Church is closed on some specific days during the year (religious or administrative purpose)
- First Romanian School Museum is opened till 5 pm.
Reviews(21)
Charlie is one of those individuals who acts more like a friend than a professional guide. I especially liked how he tailored the tour as soon as he understood my areas of interest.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rupak! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Charlie made your walking tour through Brașov feel friendly and personalized. It’s terrific that he could tailor the experience to your interests and bring the city to life for you. We hope to welcome you back for another trip to Romania soon!
Great value and trip for being driven to 3 wonderful castles in a day. And, not rushed! We really loved Peles!!
Thank you for your review, Natalie! 🏰 We’re so glad you enjoyed visiting the castles and especially loved Peleș. We're happy to hear that the pace felt just right — we look forward to welcoming you back for more discoveries in Romania!
Excellent Brasov old town walking tour! Our guide Tiberiu was very knowledgeable in local history, culture and civilization. He presented himself with passion and a love for his beautiful hometown.
Thank you so much for your kind words for our guide and ourBrasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Robert ! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Brasov Old Town walking tour. Tiberiu will be delighted to know his passion for local history and culture made your experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Dan was very knowledgeable. We had a great time exploring the alley ways and mountain trails of Brasov. Dan also gave us some good tips on local restaurants and bakeries…which was a bonus! Wonderful walking tour of a fascinating city. Can’t wait to come back.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback for our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Claire! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring Brasov’s charming alleyways and scenic trails with Dan. He's always happy to share his local tips—especially when it comes to good food! 😊 We're glad the tour made such a great impression, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more adventures!
Tiberiu was very informative and was able to answer all of our questions that popped up during the tour. Brasov is a beautiful city with such a fascinating history, and this tour let us catch a glimpse into the past and future of the city
We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Ali!
Alex was great! It was cold, raining and I'm not a history enthusiast but Alex had my attention the whole time. He was personable, friendly, likable, knew his Romanian history and brought more recent history to life with stories of his childhood in the town. We had a lovely evening wandering around Brasov and learning about this old town. Thank you!
We thank you so much for reviewing our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Natalia! The experience is highly recommended, especially having with you my good friend and guide, Alex.
Alex was so knowledgeable about the history of Brasov and Romania, sharing his personal experiences growing up. So interesting and would highly recommend Alex and this tour.
We thank you so much for reviewing our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Sherry!
My guide, Dan, was punctual, knowledgeable and super helpful. He taught me a lot about the history of Braşov and even shared his personal experiences growing up here. I loved the tour and learnt a lot from Dan.
We appreciate your review for our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Priscilla!
Charlie is an excellent guide, friendly and informative, didnt rush us and we really enjoyed our intro to Brasov - good way to start a stay here.
Thank you for booking a second day trip with us, our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Charlotte! We appreciate your review.
Tiberiu was a brilliant guide! He was so nice and also told us recommendations about other cities and restaurants. It was excellent
We thank you for reviewing our guide and our Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour, Maria!
