UNESCO Guided Day Tour From Brasov: Sighisoara, Rupea and Viscri
Description
Day trip to Sighisoara, Rupea and Viscri from Brasov. Witness the fairy tale medieval town of Sighisoara, on a day trip from Brasov. Travelling by air-conditioned car or minivan, admire Transylvania's magnificent scenery as you journey to Viscri, an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania. Enjoy free time in Viscri village and explore Sighisoara’s narrow streets. Step back in time when visiting the mysterious Rupea Fortress before heading back to Brasov. Explore Sighisoara medieval town, UNESCO world heritage site, including The Clock Tower, the house where Vlad the Impaler was born and The Church on the Hill. Step back in time in Viscri village, UNESCO world heritage site, and visit the oldest fortified church in Transylvania. Travel through the Transylvanian countryside and learn about its history and legends. Visit Rupea, an amazing hilltop fortress dating from the 14th century.
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Itinerary
Pick you up at 9 am from the hotel in Brasov.
Visit Viscri, an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania and UNESCO world heritage site. Walking through this enchanting village is like going back in time! Even Prince Charles of Wales, attracted by the beauty of this area, bought a house here a few years ago. Time allocated for taking pictures and walking through the village. Your guide will lead you to the best spots!
Visit Sighisoara medieval town - UNESCO world heritage and Vlad the Impaler birthplace. So resplendent are Sighişoara’s pastel-coloured buildings, stony lanes and medieval towers, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief. Fortified walls encircle Sighişoara’s lustrous merchant houses, now harbouring cafes, hotels and craft shops. Visit Sighisoara medieval town including The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. Walking along the wall that surrounds Sighisoara citadel we admire the five centuries old houses along with the towers erected by various guilds of the citadel, from which the Shoemakers, Tailors and Tin Makers Guilds towers are the most impressive. We visit the Church on the Hill but not before climbing the 175 covered steps which were built in 1642 in order to make easier access for the schoolchildren's. From this highest point of the citadel you have the view of whole citadel, so don't forget your camera! After Sighisoara old town visit, head to a local restaurant for lunch of fresh salads, traditional soups, delicious sarmale, meat, chicken, vegetables and other regional fares (drinks and meals at own expense). Traditional lunch can be arranged in Sighisoara medieval town at Dracula House Restaurant! Return to Brasov around 5 pm.
Visit Rupea Fortress, one of the most imposing and best-conserved medieval sites in Transylvania.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- The Clock Tower in Sighisoara is closed on Monday,
Reviews(10)
We had a fantastic day out! Our guide, Mimi, was amazing. She took us to Viscri, a beautiful Romanian village, and then on to Sighisoara - which is just stunning. She showed us the main sights - including some hidden gems - and gave us so much information along the way. Other than perhaps balancing our time so we had a little longer in Sighisoara, it was a perfect day. I highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day exploring Viscri and Sighișoara with Mimi. She truly loves sharing both the famous highlights and those hidden gems that make the experience extra special, so your feedback will mean a lot to her. We also appreciate your note about the time balance in Sighișoara — that’s very helpful, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we continue improving our tours. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Romania! 😊
Mimi was such a great host and guide! We had good discussions in the car already and she she was so knowledgeable on so many topics!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Mimi—she truly loves connecting with guests and sharing her knowledge along the way. Those conversations are often the highlight of the day! We hope to see you again on another tour in Romania! 😊
Wonderful tour with an excellent guide Bianca, who took me to three interesting sites north of Braşov, the highlight being Sighişoara. Very informative and beautiful sites.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Bianca—she’ll be very happy to hear your feedback. Sighișoara is truly a highlight, and we’re glad you found the sites both beautiful and informative. We hope to welcome you again for another tour in Romania! 😊
She explained everything slowly and in simple words, which was very helpful since we don’t understand English well. She also kindly guided us to free restrooms, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend this tour company!
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that the explanations were clear and easy to understand — it’s always important to us that everyone feels comfortable and included, regardless of language level. We’re also glad the small practical details, like helping you find free restrooms, made your day easier. Thank you for your recommendation — we truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back to Romania! 🇷🇴✨ Warm regards, Bogdan Transylvania Discovery Tours
It was ok, guide barely spoke english, he did his best though. Basically, he dropped me off at the attractions and let me explore on my own.
I really enjoyed my day visiting sights, east of Brasov. My guide, Bogdan, met me at my hotel and drove me to several sights to make for a pleasant day, despite the afternoon thunderstorm. He tailored the tour to where my interests lie and was patient as we navigated tricky cobblestone streets and narrow passage ways in a castle. I had a fantastic travel experience. I liked that did the tour with a solo traveler.
great places to visit and great to do at our own pace as some places we didn't need as long and it was great our driver aloud us the flexibility to spend longer where we wanted
Firstly, I was pleasantly surprised to find out I was the only customer on this tour. Which made it a lot easier to manage the time visiting all the lovely citadels and city - from Rupea, the UNESCO town of Viscri to Sighisoara, a day well spent. I would highly recommend the trip to anyone wanting to have a broad sense of these cities, the history and the people living here.
The country side, fortified churches, storks, villages and friendly people make Transylvania an amazing place to visit. It's like stepping back in time. Be ready for a lot of driving on this trip as well as a lot of walking. Our guide, DB, was awesome also. He was knowledgeable about every area. He was flexible when we showed interest in the storks or any buildings by pulling over at a good place to take pictures. He also came prepared with raincoats and umbrellas! Thanks for the journey!
Florin was an informative and interesting companion on this tour - he gave us options to choose from and delivered a varied day trip which included an Orthodox cave church & pilgrimage site , along with some insights into local industry and history with visits to carpet makers and millers, all with the Carta abbey & Sibiu walking tour thrown in! A long but rewarding day to cover this area of Transylvania and highly recommended .
