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?
Our Small Group Tours
We picked some of our tours to make them better experiences for everyone: independent travelers can form a small group (up to 8 people) and get better prices, guides can share their passion and stories with more people at once while local communities and small businesses benefit more!
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Pub Crawling & Bar Hopping in Bucharest Old Town
Starting from: Lipscani street
What better way to experience the famous nightlife of Bucharest than with a random group of travelers led by a native of Bucharest - all looking to have fun? If See all
€14/person -
Day Trip to Traditional Mountain Villages: Magura & Pestera
Starting from: Brasov
Just outside of Brasov there is a magical place where traditional mountain villages spread across picturesque valleys are protected by towering mountains ! Unsp See all
€60/person -
Medieval Castles of Transylvania Tour: Bran, Rasnov and Peles
Starting from: Brasov
Romania has many citadels, castles and fortifications, especially in Transylvania which was considered the last line of defence against the Ottoman Empire's exp See all
€65/person -
UNESCO Sites of Romania: Viscri & Sighisoara Citadel Day Trip
Starting from: Brasov
Discover the best of Transylvania and 2 of Romania's most important UNESCO sites on this day trip from Brasov! Sighisoara Citadel is Europe's best preserved med See all
€50/person -
Hiking tour in Piatra Craiului National Park
Starting from: Brasov
Hiking in Piatra Craiului Mts is one of the best experiences you can have in Romania! The unmistakable 25 km ridge scratches the sky and attracts hikers like a See all
€45/person -
Road trip on Transfagarasan Highway
Starting from: Bucharest
Hidden in a valley between 2.200m high mountains lies the 'best road in the world' according to Top Gear: the Transfagarasan Road! Let's go on a driving experie See all
€100/person -
Cluj Top Attractions: Turda Salt Mine, Alba Iulia Citadel & Rimetea Village
Starting from: Cluj-Napoca (pick-up)
On this day trip you will see the 3 very interesting sights near Cluj-Napoca: first, Turda Salt Mine named 'the coolest underground place in the world' - guaran See all
€67/person -
Tour of Transylvania's Countryside: Sighisoara Citadel & Fortified Villages
Starting from: Cluj-Napoca
Join me on this day trip to discover Transylvania's medieval heritage! We drive from Cluj-Napoca through the beautiful countryside to go visit 500-year-old well See all
€70/person -
Special Events: Countryside Picnics & Gastronomy in Transylvania
Starting from: Sibiu
Sibiu county has been named 2019 European Region of Gastronomy! Many events are organized to celebrate the delicious and organic Transylvanian food culture! Tog See all
€50/person -
Medieval Heritage of Transylvania: Sighisoara Citadel & Fortified Villages
Starting from: Sibiu
Several settlements in South-East Transylvania are known as 'Pearls of Transylvania' due to their Saxon (Germanic) heritage. Built in the 12-13th century, thes See all
€65/person -
Transfagarasan Highway Tour: The Best Road in the World!
Starting from: Sibiu
This is the best sightseeing day trip from Sibiu! First, we visit the ruins of an 800-year-old abbey where you can still feel history's touch. Then, we enter th See all
€60/person -
Sibiu Day Trip to Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle & Alba Iulia Citadel
Starting from: Sibiu
Let's visit Corvini Castle, one of most stunning Gothic castles in Europe and a mysterious place full of legends and stories from Romanian history! We'll also v See all
€72/person
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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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 -
We had day trip with Florin, where we visited the Turda Salt Mine in the morning. In the afternoon we returned to Cluj where he told us about the history and culture of Cluj and Transylvania. It was a See all
Nicolo P. on 01.05.2019 did Short Walk & Talk about Cluj-Napoca with a Local -
My children and I had a wonderful, memorable experience on this hike! Radu, our guide, was fantastic. He showed us (once again!) how warm and friendly the Romanian People are. Our hike was simply See all
Fabricio S. on 18.04.2019 did Picturesque Hiking Trails: Apuseni Natural Park & Rural Village Life -
This activity was amazing, Simona was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time - despite being early in season we saw 13 bears approx (5 females, 3 males and 5 cubs). A brilliant See all
Graeme A. on 05.04.2019 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
The tour was easy to book and Alex was very prompt to get in touch, answer our questions and arrange pick-up. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable and the sights from the train and especially Bigar Water See all
Kirstin W. on 22.03.2019 did Hotspots around Timisoara: Bigar Waterfall & Oravita-Anina Steam Train -
The tour was very straightforward to book and everything was confirmed very quickly. We immediately received contact from our guide to explain the schedule and arrange pick up points. We had a wonderf See all
Kirstin W. on 21.03.2019 did Magical Hike in Nera-Beusnita National Park to Ochiul Beiului Lake
Local Feed
See our local insights, stories and articles about Romania and check out events happening soon:
| When | Where | What |
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| 11 May - 27 October, 2019 | Sibiu | Sibiu Food Events - 2019 European Region of Gastronomy |
| 04 - 07 July, 2019 | Constanta | Neversea Music Festival |
| 11 - 15 July, 2019 | Micfalău, Covasna | Waha Festival |
| 11 - 14 July, 2019 | Gărâna, România | Gărâna Jazz |
| 17 - 21 July, 2019 | Cluj-Napoca | Electric Castle Festival |
| 26 - 28 July, 2019 | Sighisoara | Sighisoara Medieval Festival |
| 26 - 28 July, 2019 | Sighisoara | Festivalul Sighișoara Medievală 2019, ediția a XXVI-a |
| 01 - 04 August, 2019 | Cluj-Napoca | UNTOLD Festival 2019 |
| 05 - 11 August, 2019 | Sfântu Georghe, Danube Delta | Anonimul International Independent Film Festival |
| 10 - 11 August, 2019 | Bucharest | Summer Well Festival |
| 15 - 18 August, 2019 | Targu-Mures | Awake Music Festival |
| 15 - 17 August, 2019 | Smida | Smida Jazz Festival |
| 22 - 25 August, 2019 | Câmpulung Moldovenesc | Câmpulung FilmFest |
| 23 - 25 August, 2019 | Iasi | AfterHills Festival |
| 30 August - 01 September, 2019 | Bucharest | Craft Beer Festival |
| 31 August - 22 September, 2019 | Bucharest | George Enescu International Music Festival |
| 31 August - 01 September, 2019 | Bucharest | Fall in Love 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 :)