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We make travel easy, safe and exciting for everyone - especially after three challenging years for tourism.
Imagine having a trusted friend from Romania you can ask for help to plan your trip - that's us :)
So, what do YOU want to see and experience in Romania in 2023?
Our favourite tours in 2023:
Autumn in Romania is a magical time to visit! Colours are changing, the last harvests are in, locals are getting ready for winter and wine flows!
See our favorite tours below for this period, check our website for up-to-date info and contact us if you need help with planning your trip!
Reviews from travelers
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Our tour with Peter, Adela's husband, was a multi faceted delight. His knowledge of where to be when, in order to highlight each view made for great photo opportunities. He is a wealth of informatio See all
Michael and Edwina O. on 18.10.2023 did Transfagarasan Highway Tour: The Best Road in the World! -
Adela showed us stunning scenery on top of Corvins Castle, Alba Lulia and Sarmizegetusa Regia .This was a long day but Adela was patient with our questions and gave us some of the best photo ops of ou See all
Adam B. on 13.10.2023 did Sibiu Day Trip to Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle & Alba Iulia Citadel -
3 Day the best of Transylvania tour with George was outstanding. Very nice design, great English, good communication, perfect transportation, very nice people!!! See all
Galina S. on 05.10.2023 did 3-Day BEST of Transylvania Tour: Brasov, Sighisoara, Bran & Viscri -
We had an intens and beautiful 2 day hike including sleeping in a mountain town with great views and food. Thanks Alex for guiding us to the top of the Om peak, was a great experience! See all
Pelckmans M. on 21.09.2023 did 1, 2 or 3 Days Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park -
Everything about the booking and contacting our guide Simona was clear with good phone and email contact. The meeting place for the pick up was central and easy to find. We saw about 10 bears and were See all
ian R. on 06.09.2023 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
The day was amazing won Piatra Criaului. I was travelling solo and worried about picking the right trails to hike safely. Romanian Friend provided a certified guide who worked out a great plan and pro See all
Bruce M. on 19.08.2023 did 1, 2 or 3 Days Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park -
Thank you for this adventural experience. We had a great trip with our guide Zsolt. He was very kind and well informed about this area. Thank you Zsolt for this hiking trip (luckily have seen no bears See all
Christina K. on 06.08.2023 did Hiking Trip to the Spectacular 7 Stairs Canyon -
My tour was fantastic, amazing and thrilling!! Alex was very very good….strike that, he was absolutely brilliant!!! He had an amazing knowledge of everything. I simply wished I’d been able to take in See all
Stephenie B. on 31.07.2023 did A Night Tour of Haunted Hoia Baciu Forest -
Very well organised. It was brilliant that there always was plenty of water and something to snack on as well. Nick, our guide had so much information. He gave us an excellent insight to all the place See all
inge H. on 10.07.2023 did 3-Day BEST of Transylvania Tour: Brasov, Sighisoara, Bran & Viscri
Romania Travel Inspiration
Check our recommendations on what to visit in Romania in 2023, insights and stories from locals.
Plan your trip to Romania
Planning a trip to a new country can be challenging, time-consuming or even stressful thing to do.
But we're here to help! In this section (updated for 2023) you'll find practical information for visiting Romania, how to travel to Romania and a public transport guide for our country. There's also a map where you can see where the most popular tourist attractions and tours are located!
Your Romanian Friend
Natives of Romania
Since 2017 Romanian Friend is your trusted travel advisor: young locals, friendly guides, the best tours and up-to-date info for travelers visiting our country!
Handpicked People, Tours & Stories
We verify, handpick and personally know all our guides. We create unique tours with amazing value-for-money so you can experience the best of Romania!
Responsible & Inclusive Tourism
Our tours include services and/or products from locals. Our mission is to use the benefits of tourism for a positive impact. Book our tours and be a responsible traveler!
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