Sighisoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brasov
Description
Step back in time and explore the medieval gems of Romania’s rural Transylvania region on this day trip from Brașov, led by an expert guide. After a stop in the age-old village of Viscri to see its fortified church, take a walking tour of UNESCO-listed Sighişoara, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Enjoy free time for lunch or to explore this stunning town on your own, and then continue to Rupea Fortress, a 14th-century castle that’s one of Romania’s most impressive.
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Itinerary
Visit to the Viscri fortified church - one of the best preserved fortified church in Transylvania - is also included in the tour. Prince Charles, who owns a house in Viscri, says "Transylvania is in my blood".
Discover the only city in Romania which looks exactly the same way as in the XVIth century - Sighisoara. Take a trip in time in this one day tour or simply get all the inside information in a walking tour if you are traveling on your own. While in Sighisoara you have several options to eat lunch or snacks. We provide you enough time during the tour to dine in a restaurant or have snacks at different stalls and enjoy a stroll on your own and look for souvenirs. One of their favorite snack is the Langos, a deep fried bred dough topped with cheese and sour cream as savory or powdered sugar/jam as sweet snack. We always recommend Alte Post Restaurant where delicious traditional food is served. For souvenirs guests usually go for traditional, handmade gifts, easy to transport. Many of these are wooden spoons, small jewelry or even T-shirts. Please note the locations we are visiting are uneven paved with stones and for your safety we recommend you to wear sturdy shoes all seasons.
Visit a remarkable fortress - Rupea - with three rings, dating from the 14th century, built on a basalt rock. Inside the fortress there is a well 60 m deep. The water is still drinkable.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
"George Barițiu" County Library, Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35, Brașov 500036, Romania Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.Please contact us about the exact pick up time.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sighisoara: Monday all sites are closed!
- When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you payed as solo traveler, after the tour.
- Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof shoes, and rain jackets recommended
- Small group tour
- Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
- Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
Reviews(237)
Coincidentally we had the same guide, Tiberiu, for two separately booked tours and had a great time. We learned so much throughout both days. Very easy to communicate with the tour and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ashley! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on both tours with Tiberiu. It’s always a pleasure to know that our guests learned so much and felt well cared for throughout the trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Romania for another memorable experience!
Very informative over a wide range of subjects. Enthusiastic about his interests. Patient and attentive to all members of our group
Thank you very much for your kind words, Catherine! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyable. It was a pleasure sharing the history, culture, and stories of Viscri, Sighișoara, and Rupea with your group. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Romania someday!
I highly recommend booking with Active Travel while visiting Romania and Brasov in particular. There seemed to be many options for day trips and as a solo traveler I was careful about my choice. This is a locally owned and operated company and the owner quickly answered all my questions. The tour itself was fascinating and Charlie was an excellent and informative guide, and a very safe driver! It is a full day with 3 very different stops ( with time for a delicious lunch in Viscri) and well worth it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Julie! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your day trip from Brașov and that the tour felt like the right choice as a solo traveler. It’s great to know that Charlie made the day fascinating, informative, and comfortable throughout. Viscri, Sighișoara, and Rupea each have their own special charm, and we’re delighted you had time to enjoy them, including lunch in Viscri. Thank you again for choosing Active Travel and for recommending us. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure!
A great day trip from Brasov. Pucked up on time and then 2 hours in car through beautiful scenery with rest breaks along the way. Mihai was an excellent guides. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm for the local history and the sites we visited. Viscri is well worth visiting and we had plenty of time to explore.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Ann! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Transylvanian day trip from Brașov, from the scenic drive through the countryside to the visits at Viscri, Sighișoara, and Rupea Fortress. Mihai will be delighted to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for local history made the experience even more special. Viscri truly has a unique charm, and we’re glad you had enough time to enjoy it properly. Thank you for choosing us for your journey through Transylvania!
We had an amazing trip with Charlie, our tour guide. His explanations (all done with patience and good humour) of the sites we visited really brought the history to life. He did not rush us at all and always checked that we had had enough time to take everything in. Sighisoara is very picturesque and well worth a visit. The fortified church in Viscri with its little museum is really interesting. Finally, the fortress at Rupea is quite a climb up (this is optional) but worth it for the views alone. Would definitely recommend this one day tour to anyone visiting Brasov. Just as an aside, I had recently been involved in quite a bad driving accident at home in Scotland. Charlie's driving was very steady and good. This made the journey feel very safe for me, so thank you Charlie.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Rhona! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great day exploring Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea with Charlie. His patience, good humor, and passion for Romanian history always help bring these places to life, and we’re very happy this made the tour special for you. We especially appreciate your kind words about Charlie’s steady and careful driving. Knowing that you felt safe and comfortable after such a difficult recent experience means a great deal to us. Thank you again for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Brașov someday!
We had a really good time in all the places. My favorites were the clock tower in Sighisoara and the Rupear Fortress. I also really enjoyed the landscape you could see from the car.
Thank you so much for your kind review, Javier! We’re very happy to hear you had a beautiful experience and enjoyed the places visited. The Clock Tower in Sighișoara and Rupea Fortress are truly special highlights, and we’re glad the landscapes along the way made the journey memorable as well. It was a pleasure having you with us!
Sighisoara, Viscri and Rupea is the best tour you can do in the Transsilvania. I saw a lot for a day, all tree places were super interesting. My quide Tudor was excellent and now I understand Romania more. We had nice lunch at Viscri and whole tour was very relaxed and not in hurry.
Thank you for this wonderful review, Liisa—what a great way to describe a day in Transylvania. We’re really glad you enjoyed the journey through Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea Fortress. Each stop tells a different chapter of the region’s story, and together they create a rich and memorable experience—perfect for a single day of exploration. Tudor will be very happy to hear your kind words. He has a talent for turning history and culture into something engaging and easy to connect with, all while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable. We also agree—lunch in Viscri has a charm of its own, adding a genuine local touch to the whole experience. It means a lot to know the tour helped you better understand Romania. If you ever feel like discovering more, we’ll be here with plenty of other stories and places to share.
The organization was perfect and the places we visited were truly amazing. Charlie was an exceptional guide. Being in such a small group made the experience really enjoyable and relaxed, and overall it was a lovely day.
Thank you so much for your review, Francesca! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Small Group Tour to Viscri, Sighișoara, and Rupea. It means a lot to us that you appreciated the organization and found the places as special as we do. Charlie will be especially happy to hear your feedback—he truly loves sharing these experiences with our guests. We also agree that small groups make all the difference, creating a more relaxed and personal atmosphere. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another lovely day in Romania!
We had a fantastic day! The weather was perfect, the scenery was stunning, and our guide, Charlie, made everything even better with his great sense of humor and his clear, engaging explanations. We had a wonderful traditional lunch in Viscri and the pace of the tour was relaxed and comfortable. We had plenty of time to explore each place, enjoy the atmosphere, and even sit down for a coffee without any rush. It was a truly lovely day, and we left feeling enchanted by the region. We highly recommend this tour and our guide, Charlie.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Francine! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day exploring Viscri, Sighișoara, and Rupea. It’s great to know that the relaxed pace, beautiful scenery, and that special traditional lunch in Viscri all came together to create such a memorable experience. Charlie will be especially happy to hear your kind words—his sense of humor and passion for sharing the stories of the region truly make each tour unique. We’re really glad you felt the magic of this part of Romania, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
We had a fantastic day exploring several beautiful medieval Saxon villages, and the whole experience was absolutely delightful. The weather was perfect, the scenery was stunning, and our guide, Charlie, made everything even better with his great sense of humor and his clear, engaging explanations. We had a wonderful traditional lunch in Viscri — the food was incredibly delicious — and the pace of the tour was relaxed and comfortable. With only two couples in the group, we had plenty of time to explore each place, enjoy the atmosphere, and even sit down for a coffee without any rush. It was a truly lovely day, and we left feeling enchanted by the region. We highly recommend this tour and our guide, Charlie.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience, Fabio! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a delightful day exploring the medieval Saxon villages. It’s wonderful that everything came together perfectly—from the beautiful weather and scenery to the relaxed pace and intimate group size. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the traditional lunch in Viscri (it’s one of our favorite moments of the day too!) and that you had the time to truly soak in each location without feeling rushed. Charlie will be very pleased to hear your feedback—his enthusiasm, storytelling, and sense of humor are exactly what we hope will make each tour memorable. Thank you again for your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another journey through Romania’s beautiful regions!
