The 15 Best Old Town Tours in Bucharest

1.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17,858 reviews · 12 hours · from $40Our pick

Leave Bucharest for a full day in Transylvania, visiting Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and Brașov Old Town. Your English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide handles the long drives and local history, while you explore the castles with free time. Guides such as Cornelia, Sonia, Otilia, Adrian, and Vlad have earned especially warm praise, though the assigned guide varies.

“The tour guide was excellent, he was so informative throughout. It was a brilliant experience.”

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2.Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,891 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Leave Bucharest for a full day in Transylvania, visiting elegant Peles Castle, medieval Brasov, and Gothic Bran Castle. An onboard guide such as Emmanuel, Gabriel, or Stefan handles the history and timing, while optional castle tickets and tours can be arranged during the day. Expect mountain scenery, long coach rides, and a tightly planned schedule.

“Very good day out Mario the guide was very good An”

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3.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Travel from Bucharest to Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov in one long day. You’ll see royal Peles Castle, Dracula-linked Bran Castle, and Brasov’s medieval center, with free time at each stop. Guides such as Petru, Adrian, Otilia, and Vladut are often praised for clear storytelling and good humor. Castle entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Ortilia was an excellent guide and when there were issues with the coach they fixed them quickly and kept everyone informed. Great day out, honest guide and very thorough.”

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4.Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Start at Gregory’s on Lipscani Street at 10 p.m. and spend four to five hours visiting about four or five Old Town bars and clubs. A guide such as Katy, Jasmine, Bogdan, or Andreea may lead your group, arrange entry and table bookings, provide a shot at each stop, and capture photos during the night.

“Great thank you to the guides , who were amazing. And I had a fantastic time and met some great people.”

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5.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 229 reviews · from $31

Travel from Bucharest to three Transylvanian highlights: royal Peleș Castle, legendary Bran Castle, and Brașov’s old town. Guides such as Alex, Ariana, Mirela, and Gabriel lead the day in English, Spanish, or Italian. Expect a long ride, moderate walking, free time, and extra fees for both castle entries.

“Our guides were both very nice, funny and polite. We had a lovely tour at Peles castle while they provided the information needed at Bran castle before entering due to the lack of space which does not allow groups walk all together. They also send us the audio guide in our language via Whatsapp. Bus was comfortable. I did not enjoy fully the restaurant they recommended.”

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6.Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk from the Romanian Athenaeum through Revolution Square and Calea Victoriei to Old Town and Manuc’s Inn. In about two and a half hours, your English-speaking guide covers royal Bucharest, Ceaușescu’s regime, the 1989 Revolution, Vlad Dracula, and the city’s East-West character. Guides have included Stefania, Laura, Dana, Maria, Stefan, and Ioan.

“Very few times have we had a tour guide who could answer every question with such detail, truly an expert on the city and very pleasant company! We cannot recommend Stephania highly enough. She is courteous and friendly, and knows how to make a trip to Bucharest come alive- thank you Stephania!”

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7.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 am for Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s old town. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, often guides such as Serban, Alex, Otilia, or Monica. The castles require separate cash admission, and traffic can stretch this 12-hour outing to 13 or more.

“The tour was great! Tour guide and driver (Serban and Narcis) were both very good on what they do! Picked up from a central location of Bucharest on time, arrival according to the schedule. It's really remarkable how many things we saw and learn in that day trip. Serban gave as several info ..not only about the places we visited but also about general Romanian history. Absolutely beautiful places💕Thank you”

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8.4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Cover Bucharest’s far-flung sights by private car, then walk the Old Town and Calea Victoriei with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Palace of Parliament, Triumph Arch, Revolution Square, Royal Palace, and a former bank vault at Marmorosch Hotel. Guides such as Mircea, Sebastian, Catalin, and Valerica tailor the pace to your interests and the weather.

“I found this tour and decided this would be a great way to see a lot of the sights in the city within a short time span and would save me time from using public transport and Uber as a solo traveler. Sebastian was punctual and arrived on time and he was an excellent tour guide. You can tell he's very knowledgeable and provided well-balanced historical context of some of the sights. I know little about Romanian history in general but Sebastian had good knowledge and I was very fascinated about the history. It's definitely a great for solo travelers and I would definitely recommend!”

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9.Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the Questo app to guide yourself through Sibiu’s medieval center with clues, puzzles, and short stories at eight landmarks. You’ll visit the Evangelical Cathedral, fortress walls, Bridge of Lies, Piața Mică, Brukenthal Museum, Big Square, and Council Tower. Start when you like, pause freely, and explore without a physical guide.

“Although the app was a little quirky and did not let you jump around, it was a fun activity for the family and learn about the Medieval towers of Sibiu.”

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10.Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Brașov’s Old Town with a licensed local guide such as Vlad, Radu, Alin, or Andrei. In two to two and a half hours, you’ll visit Council Square, the Orthodox Cathedral, the Black Church, Catherine’s Gate, Rope Street, and old fortifications. Pickup from any Brașov accommodation is available, with groups limited to 12 people.

“An amazing experience. Vlad was very knowledgeable and knew how to highlight the relevant stories, made the tour interactive for our young ones. We thoroughly enjoyed the time in Braşov thanks to Vlad!”

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11.Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Walk Bucharest’s Old Town with a self-guided Questo puzzle game in English, German, or Romanian. Starting at Hanul lui Manuc, you’ll follow clues through Macca-Villacrosse Passage, Lipscani, Stavropoleos Monastery, Calea Victoriei, and more. It takes about 90 minutes to two hours, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“Clear instructions and great way to see Bucharest. We found lots of hidden places and learnt so much about its history”

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12.Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Bucharest in a private car with a driver-guide such as Mihai or Dan. Visit royal Peles Castle, legendary Bran Castle, the Black Church, and Brasov’s medieval Council Square. Wi-Fi, water, parking, fuel, and hotel pickup are included, while castle admission and lunch cost extra.

“Great tour and a nice surprise The private tour was initially booked for the Peles and Bran Castles plus Brasov, but actually we agreed while on the way to the castles to go for a really great mountain road trip instead of Brasov. I have heard about the famous Transfagarasan road but of course that is still closed until July or something due to snow. I asked our guide Mihai what is his impression of Transfagarasan and he proposed instead of the visit to Brasov to go for a mountain road trip close to the town where Peles castle is. He assured us that we would be impressed as Transfagaran.…”

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13.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 13 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 am for Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s medieval center. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, with free time in Brasov. Castle admission costs extra and must be paid in cash in Romanian lei or euros. Expect 13 to 15 hours on the road and a group of up to 50 people.

“Adrian as informative, communicative and funny. The bus was comfortable and a great way to get around. I highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Discover Bucharest: Explore Hidden Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Start at University Square and walk into Bucharest’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide. See moved churches, Saint Nicholas Russian Church, Covaci Street, St. George Old Church, French Street, and the History Museum from an unusual angle. You’ll also taste a covrig and receive local tips for food and drinks.

“It was a solo tour for me and I got to learn a good amount about the history of the city with our tour guide. She walked me through how the city was shaped and gave me recommendations on where to go following the tour.”

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15.Bucharest Bachelors Stag or Hen Old Town Party Night Out

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $69

Join a private four-and-a-half-hour party walk through Bucharest’s Lipscani Old Town with an English and Romanian-speaking guide. You’ll visit three or four bars and clubs, receive one beer or drink plus three shots, and finish at a nightclub. Guides such as Anne, Ruxi, Anca, and Diana have helped groups manage large parties, venue entry, and last-minute plans.

“Had a great time with Anne showing us around the city, gave us a good idea of good places to go in the city and a good feeling for the city! Anne was also really helpful throughout are weekend with any help I needed!”

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