Welcome to Romania!
Book Covid-safe day trips in Romania with the best, handpicked, local guides all over the country!
We make travel easy, safe and exciting for everyone - especially after these challenging times 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 2022?
Our favourite tours in 2022:
The Covid-19 pandemic is over and all travel restrictions have been lifted - so tourism in Romania is once again normal, hurray! Read our Covid-19 travel restrictions blog for up to date info! For everyone's safety, our guides will respect prevention measures.
The war in Ukraine hasn't affected tourism in Romania (who is a NATO member) in any way. The initial shock passed and it's clear the Russian army isn't as threatening or capable anymore :) So you don't have to worry or change your holiday plans!
If you're planning to visit Romania in 2022 we, our guides and local partners are excited to welcome you on our tours!
Check our website for more info on what to visit and tour suggestions. Contact us if you need help with planning your trip!
See our best - and most in demand - tours below:
Reviews from travelers
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The tour with Radu was excellent. We did a mix of climbing in the mountains, but adapted to explore some local villages and rural culture. Radu is a great guy, and interesting, relaxed company for thr See all
Sean H. on 03.05.2022 did 1 or 2-day Hiking Tour from Cluj: Wild Trails in Apuseni Natural Park -
We had a wonderful visit to the Apuseni mountains. Iancu was very professional and most helpful especially as our luggage went astray on the air flight. As older hikers he adjusted the walking so we c See all
David G. on 25.04.2022 did 2 Day Hiking in Apuseni Natural Park: Culture & Local Life -
I have only great things to say about our experience with Romanian Friend! The bear watching trip we booked was amazing. Simona, our guide, was absolutely lovely and went out of her way to make sure t See all
Scott M. on 06.04.2022 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
Super easy to book and our guide Alex was very communicative at the time of booking and then as we got closer. The tour itself was so unique and way above our expectations. Alex was extremely knowle See all
Jason D. on 03.03.2022 did A Night Tour of Hoia Baciu Haunted Forest -
My visit to Apuseni mountains was certainly a memorable one! I had a wonderful time hiking in the mountains together with Iancu. He was very attentive and considerate throughout the journey. Definitel See all
Priska P. on 02.03.2022 did Hike to a Unique Natural Reserve in Apuseni Mountains -
Booking the trip was simple and communication around pick ups et. was very good. Guide was punctual and very informative around the subject and also about points of interest in Bucharest and Romanian See all
Robert M. on 18.11.2021 did Complete Bucharest Communism Tour: Palace of Parliament & Ceausescu's Home -
Wonderful day trip with Adela!! Beautiful Transylvania sites and learned a ton about Romania. Long drive, but great conversation along the way. I highly recommend a tour with her! See all
Rachel M. on 23.10.2021 did Brasov Day Trip: Hike, Mountain Villages, Bears & Bran Castle! -
One of the best days in Romania. Our guide was friendly, was easy to talk with and took us exactly where we wanted and stopped to allow me to take plenty of pictures as we drove along the countryside See all
Jill W. on 16.10.2021 did Cluj Top Attractions: Turda Salt Mine, Alba Iulia Citadel & Rimetea Village -
The tour was good and the views were amazing. Booking was easy and communication was smooth. Our guide brought us to the transfagarasan highway early and we manage to avoid the crowds! Recommended. See all
Joel T. on 25.09.2021 did Transfagarasan Highway Tour: The Best Road in the World!
Romania Travel Inspiration
See our recommendations on what to visit in Romania in 2022, where to travel and how to plan your trip!
We used to have a list of cool events for your but very few of them are coming back after Covid - let's hope next year!
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 (updated for 2022) you'll find practical information for first-time visitors in Romania, info on traveling to Romania and public transport in our country and a map where you can see where everything is 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 because our mission is to use the economic benefits of tourism to have a positive impact - help us, book our tours and choose responsible travel!
Easy & Safe Online Booking
We want you to be happy with your experience visiting Romania online and offline! With over 10,000 bookings since 2017, we're proud to have 100% happy tourists - check our reviews to see!