Welcome to Romania!
Book tours online in Romania from a network of carefully selected local guides and partners from all over the country!
We at Romanian Friend want to make tourism better for everyone. Young natives who promote a different way of visiting Romania.
Like having a trusted friend to ask for advice :)
So, what do YOU want to do and experience in Romania?
Summer is here - get out and enjoy our favourite tours:
1. Fagaras Mts & the wilderness of Romania awaits! Now is the best time to experience Europe's last wilderness reserve!
2. Go on a hiking trip from Timisoara to the magical Ochiul Beiului Lake: beautiful nature, peace & quiet, no crowds! YES PLEASE :)
3. Bucharest's largest farmer's market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables - our street food tour will be the perfect cultural shock
4. the brown bears of Romania are out and about! book our wildlife tours with specialist guides to see them!
5. the best thing to do in Romania is experience life in the countryside - and the region of Maramures is best for that!
If you need help with planning your trip send us a message or create your custom tour - we're happy to help!
Reviews from travelers
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We had a wonderful time with Iancu on this trip. The mountain scenery on the hike was amazing, and the overnight stay and ice cave were both really good. Iancu was a great guide, very friendly and ha See all
Benjamin S. on 29.08.2019 did 2 Day Hiking in Apuseni Natural Park: Culture & Local Life -
Thank you for the wonderful trip to Alba Iulia and Corvin Castle. Despite our late inquiry they managed to arrange our trip. A special thank to Peter who was very friendly, knowledgeable and a very go See all
Elisa B. on 07.08.2019 did Sibiu Day Trip to Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle & Alba Iulia Citadel -
We really enjoyed the day in the countryside with our guide Oana. She accommodated our special requests and worked hard to make sure we enjoyed the day. One of the best wine tastings we have experien See all
Merry C J. on 14.07.2019 did Bike & Wine Tasting Trip in Bucharest Countryside -
Best tour ever. Super scenic and guide was passionate and kind. Really highly recommended if you want to see the true beauty of Romania. See all
Li Lin L. on 09.07.2019 did Photography Tour of Romania: Traditional Villages & Local Life -
It's an informative and rewarding trip with a helpful and friendly guide, thank you! See all
Hsiao-fang C. on 03.07.2019 did Medieval Heritage of Transylvania: Sighisoara Citadel & Fortified Villages -
Absolutely fantastic! Vlad is a brilliant advocate for his country and thanks to his knowledge of the area and people, we had a truly amazing experience. This was the highlight of our trip to Romania See all
Fran L. on 26.06.2019 did Photography Tour of Romania: Traditional Villages & Local Life -
Had a really great experience on this trip and would highly recommend it. Florin is an excellent guide with deep knowledge in history and politics. See all
Iryna K. on 16.06.2019 did Cluj Top Attractions: Turda Salt Mine, Alba Iulia Citadel & Rimetea Village -
Our time at the hide with Vlad was absolutely brilliant. We can’t help but feel very lucky to have seen boar, bear and deer up close and personal all in one evening! The views from the mountain top we See all
Joshua W. on 12.06.2019 did 3-day Hiking Trip at a Wildlife Observation Refuge in Fagaras Mts. -
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative about the local culture and historical sites. Great experience, thanks! See all
Patrick S. on 03.06.2019 did Sibiu Day Trip to Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle & Alba Iulia Citadel
Romania Travel Inspiration
See our recommendations on what to visit in Romania, where to travel and how to plan your trip! Read local stories and check out events happening now:
| When | Where | What |
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| 11 May - 27 October, 2019 | Sibiu | Sibiu Food Events - 2019 European Region of Gastronomy |
| 31 August - 22 September, 2019 | Bucharest | George Enescu International Music Festival |
| 06 - 08 September, 2019 | Bucharest | Bucharest Street Food Festival |
| 27 - 30 September, 2019 | Cluj-Napoca | Zilele Clujului |
| 01 - 14 October, 2019 | Bucharest | Bucharest Photofest |
| 04 - 13 October, 2019 | Bucharest | Anim'est |
| 10 - 20 October, 2019 | Cluj-Napoca | Fotopia Collective Festival |
| 14 - 20 October, 2019 | Sibiu | Astra Film Festival |
| 18 - 20 October, 2019 | Cluj-Napoca | Transylvania Comic Con |
Plan your trip to Romania
Planning a trip to a new country can be challenging, time-consuming or even stressful.
But we're here to help! In this section you'll find practical information for first-time visitors in Romania, tips on getting to Romania and navigating the country and a map where you can see where everything is located!
Your Romanian Friend
Natives of Romania
Romanian Friend is your local travel advisor: we're a young team who know the best guides, trips and (almost) everything about being a tourist in our country!
Handpicked People, Tours & Stories
We verify, handpick and personally know all our partners. We create unique experiences, tours and multi-day trips with quality services showing you the best of Romania.
Support Romanian Tourism
Our tours include services and goods from local communities so the benefits of tourism are shared with everyone. Learn about our mission and help us make a difference!
Easy & Safe Online Booking
Book your tour in a safe & friendly environment. We want you to be satisfied with your experience visiting Romania online and offline so if you need help - just ask, we like to chat :)