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(246)
What a great day with Tudor. He was on time, and was very knowledgeable. He provided a lot of information throughout the tour, and offered to help if I had any questions after the tour. The sites were beautiful, and my group got lucky that it wasn’t crowded on the day we went. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see the towns, but don’t want to spend a night, unless you do.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our Sighisoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brasov! We’re especially happy to hear that Tudor helped make your day memorable—not only with his knowledge, but also with his care and attention throughout the tour. Sighișoara, Viscri and Rupea are wonderful places to discover at a relaxed pace, and having fewer crowds made your visit even more special. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Fabulous day. Tudor was great! So much historical information, loved it!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, David! We’re delighted you had such a fabulous day exploring Sighișoara, Viscri and Rupea. Tudor will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he loves sharing Romania’s history and stories with our guests. We’re so happy you enjoyed the experience! 🇷🇴😊
We had a fantastic day out the guide was knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend this experience. Need to wear training shoes as they recommend.
Thank you for your fantastic review, Helen! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Sighișoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brașov and had such a great day discovering Romania’s history. We’re also glad our guide made the experience both informative and fun. Thank you for the recommendation and the helpful tip about wearing comfortable shoes! 🇷🇴🥾
We had an outstanding tour. Our guide, Tudor, was knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating. We highly recommend using him.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Sighișoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brașov, Dave! We’re delighted to hear that you had an outstanding experience discovering Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea with us. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Tudor—he’ll be happy to know that his knowledge and friendly approach made your day special. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures in Transylvania! 🇷🇴❤️
Dan, so far, has the most natural affinity to guiding tourists in this absolutely amazing itinerary. On top of that, is his equally natural affinity to his talent in singing. I say natural because you would easily notice that his love for singing isn't to impress you as the tourist but simply ecpress what he naturally feels in the moment. He is your deifinition of a gentleman, a classic crooner and very much dedicated to giving you an impressive presentation of the tour like bread and butter. At the end of the tour, he never mentioned once about making sure you write reviews. It is the most non-chalant moment, a gentleman who presents peak level confidence. Not to mention, pairing him with this gorgeous, incredibly stunning itinerary of Rupea, Viscri, Sighisoara, UNESCO sites of living museums that are very transporting and to our surprise, was also a medieval festival taking place. Even more so is a clear, blue sky with crisp air as if everything just fits perfectly in place. Obviously, I would highly recommend it. Although we cannot choose our guides and the guides so far are all competent and professional, Dan would be amazing to tour with. Please avail the postcards at the kings house in Viscri to send to loved ones. I really loved that part of the trip.
Thank you for your incredible review and for choosing our Sighisoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brasov. We're delighted you enjoyed both the itinerary and Dan's guiding style. Your description of his passion, professionalism, and genuine personality means a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. We're also happy you experienced the medieval festival—it certainly made your visit even more special! And thank you for the lovely tip about the postcards from the King's House in Viscri. We hope your postcards have already brought a little piece of Transylvania to your loved ones. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to discover even more of Romania's hidden treasures!
Charlie was a delightful guide who knew all the best places to not miss on our trip. Would not only recommend this tour but also highly recommend Charlie. Fell in love with Transylvania through this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Sighisoara, Viscri & Rupea Small-Group Tour from Brasov, Karen! We're delighted to hear you had a perfect day exploring Transylvania with Charlie. He'll be thrilled to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to the highlights made such a positive impression. It means a lot to us that you fell in love with Transylvania through this tour. Thank you for recommending both the experience and Charlie. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Romania!
We had a great tour with our guideTiberiu. He added a whole new level of being a tour guide. His knowledge and history of the area was outstanding. He was able to tell us about the area in a conversational way not a lecture. He took us to sights we would have never seen.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Carol! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun and interesting day exploring Sighisoara, Viscri, and Rupea with Tiberiu. We are especially pleased that you appreciated his conversational storytelling style and extensive knowledge of Transylvania's history and culture. We believe that the best tours go beyond the famous landmarks, so it's great to know you enjoyed discovering places you might never have found on your own. Thank you for choosing Active Travel, and we hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure in the future! Kind regards, Marian Owner, Active Travel Romania
An absolutely wonderful day visiting Transylvania! Our guide, Charlie, was OUTSTANDING!! He is a terrific driver, an incredible tour guide, and just a really fantastic human!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better day in the Transylvania countryside. Charlie made us all feel really welcome and we walked away with a much better understanding of the history. It was a lot of up and down hill cobblestones and I was pretty proud to keep up and feel the good burn in my legs. We had a delicious lunch at 32 Viscri. My husband and I talked a lot about how terrific the whole day was. I hope Charlie had a good time too! Thank you for a really memorable experience. We would highly recommend this tour!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Shannon! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day exploring Transylvania with Charlie. Your kind words about his guiding, driving, and warm personality mean a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments on to him—he will be thrilled to read them. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed discovering the history of Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea, and that the scenic walks, even with all those cobblestone hills, became part of the adventure! We're also glad you had a delicious lunch at Viscri and returned home with such great memories. Thank you for choosing to spend the day with us and for recommending our tour to other travelers. We hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure in the future!
Fantastic tour 100% recommend. Charlie our tour guide was wonderful so helpful.
We truly appreciate your kind review and recommendation, which makes you feel valued and encourages ongoing engagement, Sarah. We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea was fantastic. Charlie will be delighted to know that his helpfulness contributed to your positive experience and that you felt appreciated for sharing your story. Thank you for choosing Active Travel. We look forward to welcoming you back to Romania for another memorable adventure soon, making you feel genuinely valued and eager to return.
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!
