Unique things to do in Romania

We'll have a walk thru the old citadel of Timisoara where we'll discover the Ottoman influences, see what Habsburgic Empire brought to the table & how the city developed in the last 100 years under the Romanian rulership. At the end we will find ourselves at the starting point of the Romanian Revolution from 1989 & discuss the current events.

Step off the beaten path and join us for an alternative tour exploring the city’s street art and graffiti, to get a unique introduction into the fascinating history of one of Europe’s most intriguing capitals. This tour is designed with adventurous, alternative travelers in mind who are looking for an unconventional, fun, and colorful way of experiencing Bucharest. We’ll take you through charming backstreets and hidden corners, where you’d never guess you’d find fascinating street art and beautiful 19th century architecture, hidden away from the tourist trail. The highlight of the tour is discovering murals and street art in the most unexpected places. Then go on to discover secret summer gardens, hip local hangouts and more captivating architecture.

Ours will be a cultural excursion set around good food, and architecture — just as any food tour should be! I will first introduce you to two of my favorite neighborhoods: The Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. This area simply screams Bucharest with its multi-cultural history, amazing hidden gardens, and 19th century eclectic architecture. We'll make several stops on the way, including an achingly cool ruin bar for a Romanian platter with a story to tell. We may suggest some great Romanian Craft beer for you to get alongside this spread or traditional appetizers. And because the best way to know a city is through the belly, we'll hop on a vintage tram and journey to the city's liveliest market: Obor. Well hidden inside a brutal communist neighborhood, surrounded by utopian blocks of flats, this very old market truly feeds the soul and gut of Bucharest. Someone told me once that beer makes history better, that's why we'll start our exploring at the nice people of Terasa Obor to get a few tasty and very famous "mici"- Romania's proud meaty contribution to the world of mouthwatering street-food. Vegetarians will not be disappointed either as local cheeses and fresh vegetables will complete this rustic feast. Other things to note Please let me know of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Check up on the meeting point before the tour, or else write or call and please be on time. Don't hold back with your questions:)

In this 3-hour journey, you will learn about the major landmarks and events in the Communist history of Bucharest, the violent beginnings of the Communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the People's House (currently, the Palace of the Parliament), dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his megalomania, and the bloody anti-Communist revolution of 1989. The experience tells the story of the conflict between two worlds -- a brutalized Bucharest under the Communist regime, and the peaceful and prosperous Bucharest of the interwar period. You will learn about why Bucharest is such a striking mix of very different architectural styles, how each regime has left its mark on the city, how the city looked, and what its inhabitants went through in their daily lives under Communism. You will re-live the emotions of the anti-Communist Revolution and the fall of the Iron Curtain. We'll explore: > Historic Cosbuc and Uranus neighborhoods > Antim Monastery, the Nuns' Convent > The Palace of the Parliament > The former Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism > Former headquarters of Securitate > Revolution Square. Great for groups, as well as for individual travelers.

We meet close to Herastrau Park, in the Press House Square parking. It is a good point to fit our bikes, have a short presentation and start riding. We are visiting Herastrau - the largest garden of the city, then we head south along Victoria Boulevard. We will stop at the Arch of the Triumph, Victoria Square, Revolution Square, Romanian Athaeneum and University Square. Each site has its story and you can take photos. We will continue our trip to the old city center and have a drink on a terrace. Then we are coming back to the starting point, visiting other sites of the city. As we are flexible, we can organize pick up and starting point at your hotel or in another suitable place in the city. Other things to note: Be sure you know how to ride a bicycle. Bring your smile and ask lot of questions, I would be happy to answer.

We'll have a walk thru the old citadel of Timisoara where we'll discover the Ottoman influences, see what Habsburgic Empire brought to the table & how the city developed in the last 100 years under the Romanian rulership. At the end we will find ourselves at the starting point of the Romanian Revolution from 1989 & discuss the current events.

I'm Vlad the tour Guide (not The Impaler) and I'm ready to guide you through the biggest brown bear Sanctuary in the world. Over 100 bears are living in a wild- like environment. Each of them has a different story. Find out how brown bears live, why they're so popular in Romania and what you should do in case of an unexpected encounter in the wild. Wolves, deers and other animals can be also spotted in the Sanctuary. Next up, we switch from bears to bats as I will lead you through the Bran Castle! We will tackle Dracula's legend and differentiate myth from reality! Insider access into Queen Marie's elevator is included! Last but not least, I'll give you a taste of the traditional Romanian spirits, with insider access to a local distillery. Here, you'll taste the famous 'Palinca' a 100% natural spirit made out of plumbs, apricots, cherries, peaches, quinces, grapes and more. Be prepared, there are various flavors to choose from! Optionally: We can also drive up to the Rasnov Citadel and admire the view over the Burzenland.

1. Pickup from your centrally located hotel, hostel, or accommodation, then set off to explore the historic castles of Transylvania in the medieval city of Brașov. First, you'll see the beautiful castle of Peles in Sinaia, the residence of Romanian kings, with a beautiful architecture. 2.Bran Castle(Dracula Castle) is a slender stronghold with tile roofs erected in the 14th century,located not far from the city of Brasov in Romania. It commands the green hillson the edge of the Little Carpathians, a sub range of the great chain arcing across Romania. The Bran castle was built in the 14th century, a stronghold to protect the villagers and landowners of the plains beyond the Bucegi Mountains, although is most famous for being the location of the famous vampire, Dracula. 3. Brasov, located in Transylvania region, is one of the best cities to visit when traveling to Romania. It is the perfect mix between nature, medieval tourist attractions and relaxation opportunities. Here, you can have your own free time for walking, having dinner or buying souvenirs. **** Usually, there is a minimum number of 2 people required for the tour to operate, or book private tour if 1 person interested. For more info, use +40735.356.156 /whatsp Entry tickets and lunck is not included

Prepare yourself for an initiatory experience where you can rediscover yourself. We will start in a 2,3 hour hike on the mountain, through the forest, in an authentic Transylvanian image. We will go on the path of one of the most spiritual places on the planet, the royal chakra of Romania, the Sambata Valley! It is the road that leads to Father Arsenie's Cave, The Saint of Transylvania. There we can meditate, pray and connect with nature. In this place, you,ll find a landscape that awaken your soul. Then, the movement through the clean air of the mountain makes you hunger ... Very good because we will go to the Sâmbăta Valley Chalet where we will eat. We’ ll have an authentic Romanian meal and at the same time we have another wonderfull landscape of the Fagaras Mountains and The Big Window of Sambata! The return journey lasts for an hour and a half, while the last impressions can be made. Of course, we’ll make a lot of pictures and stories with Carpathian landscape. In this tour you’ll know everything you want about our histrory, culture and faith, you’ll have the opportunity to drink one of the cleanest waters in the world! So, clean and free water in our way. We’ll have the opportunity to know yourself and to discover The Truth with your own senses and I’m glad to be your guide. Other things to note Tourists should have the utmost necessary. Any issue that appears later can be resolved here calmly. Crises are opportunities that usually leave beautiful memories and unforgettable moments.

Step off the beaten path and join us for an alternative tour exploring the city’s street art and graffiti, to get a unique introduction into the fascinating history of one of Europe’s most intriguing capitals. This tour is designed with adventurous, alternative travelers in mind who are looking for an unconventional, fun, and colorful way of experiencing Bucharest. We’ll take you through charming backstreets and hidden corners, where you’d never guess you’d find fascinating street art and beautiful 19th century architecture, hidden away from the tourist trail. The highlight of the tour is discovering murals and street art in the most unexpected places. Then go on to discover secret summer gardens, hip local hangouts and more captivating architecture.

After two years of Pandemic, two kids and lots of changes in our world I’ve come back to what I know to do best: Fashion Design. What is this workshop about? We meet at the entrance of Cișmigiu park on Știrbei Voda street. We buy some coffee; we discuss what we want to accomplish in two and a half hours, and we go to our studio. We are a team of two: me and my friend Ghita who helps me with the technical part of my collections. At our studio we talk about our style preferences, we look at the fabrics, we decide if we also need textile paint, collage, patchwork, or other special technique. Together we will learn the basic facts of how to build a pattern from which we will make a T-shirt, a simple skirt, or a blouse/kimono, doable in 3-4 hours. The surprise: you go back home with a piece made by you entirely! :) After the pattern is made, with all the sizes and shapes that we want, we cut the fabric and we put all the pieces together, then we discuss what we want to modify or to add, to touch our aesthetic goals. After the kids came, I started a new slow wear brand called Onions crafts and it’s about natural fabrics, zero waste approach, herbal dyed, handmade embroidery. I can tell you the story about this too. All this with a musical and positive background, laughs and having fun!

It will be a special Safari Walk in Nature . The experience will start in Brasov. A 20 minutes drive will take You in the luxuriant forest. A mild forestry road or a trail will carry us for a couple of hours underneath the canopy. The trail has many stops, and shows of natural wonders inside the forest like a live documentary where the traveler will explore and get involved in the activities. The guide will share his scientific knowledge and experience about the environment in a professional and original way. Trails are chosen according to Your interests or needs ( wildlife, birds, flowers, relaxing or sightseeing). Trails are simple and this is an activity suitable also for families with kids or seniors to enjoy! Halfway or on the way the guide will choose a special place where You can stop and taste local treats (cheese, cakes, drinks, or other ) The return trail will complete a different itinerary to our car, giving You the chance to explore more nature. The experience will end will end dropping You in Brasov. Other things to note Please send me a hello message before booking or after You booked to assure that everything is just right ! I spend lots of time in nature ! My kind regards !

,,Watching bears at the observatory is a must,, a guest wrote for me.. and ,,once in a life time experience,, another traveller said. We will meet in Brasov at the picking point Poarta Schei . From there we will go by car in between 30 and 40 minutes to the wildlife territory . The visit is taking place in the wild in a remote forestland area. We will be waiting for bears to pup up at any time in the opening in the evening from inside a specially design observatory . The guide is a forester and the bears are wild. The guide will be focused on the trail, sometimes communicating by gesture or using short words or transmitting behavior restrictions to assure success of the visit. Silence is crucial once inside the observatory. Bear Watching is a waiting game. Chances are high around 80% and the distance is suitable for filming and photographing . The experience is friendly for children more than 7 years old but is not disability friendly. The passionate guide will present You all kind of details about the bears and the animals there providing information and interpreting their behavior. The visit will end usually after two and a half hours , returning back to the cars and back to Brasov, occasionally in dark conditions. Other things to note Please send me a message before booking to assure that everything is just right and I am not to far away to reach You

Turul pietonal al orașului Timișoara. Este un tur cronologic, povestea orașului este prezentată începând cu invazia mongola și pana la Revoluția din 1989. Turul este foarte ușor de urmărit. Vom vizita principalele obiective din centrul orașului.

Ours will be a cultural excursion set around good food, and architecture — just as any food tour should be! I will first introduce you to two of my favorite neighborhoods: The Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. This area simply screams Bucharest with its multi-cultural history, amazing hidden gardens, and 19th century eclectic architecture. We'll make several stops on the way, including an achingly cool ruin bar for a Romanian platter with a story to tell. We may suggest some great Romanian Craft beer for you to get alongside this spread or traditional appetizers. And because the best way to know a city is through the belly, we'll hop on a vintage tram and journey to the city's liveliest market: Obor. Well hidden inside a brutal communist neighborhood, surrounded by utopian blocks of flats, this very old market truly feeds the soul and gut of Bucharest. Someone told me once that beer makes history better, that's why we'll start our exploring at the nice people of Terasa Obor to get a few tasty and very famous "mici"- Romania's proud meaty contribution to the world of mouthwatering street-food. Vegetarians will not be disappointed either as local cheeses and fresh vegetables will complete this rustic feast. Other things to note Please let me know of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Check up on the meeting point before the tour, or else write or call and please be on time. Don't hold back with your questions:)

During this 3 hours walking tour on the streets of Bucharest, you will see how the years Romania spent under the Communist regime changed its architecture, its people and most importantly, its present. We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to this country and to this city, including but not limited to: nationalization, Secret Police, demolitions, etc. We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment/change during the Communist regime timeline. We will end the tour in the Revolution Square. This tour is great for groups and teams!

A great way of diving into the local nightlife of Bucharest is by joining the most popular Pub Crawl in the Old Town area. We'll visit four unique venues each Saturday, in the Old Town area, with a crescendo-planned tour. A local experience that promises to be both fun and insightful, off the beaten touristic path. Starting in a social bar or pub where the guests can meet each other, continuing to a fancy social venue, moving to a buzzing party venue and ending in a big club, the group will have a broad view of the local nightlife by the end of the night. During the tour, we may experience karaoke singing, live bands, social games, special DJ sets and even special events for holidays. Each pub crawl promises tasty shots included in the package, booked tables, interactive guiding, photos and hints for enjoying Bucharest to its most. A must-try activity for solo travelers, couples and small group of friends. Surprises may be provided for birthdays or pre-wedding celebrations.

In this 3-hour journey, you will learn about the major landmarks and events in the Communist history of Bucharest, the violent beginnings of the Communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the People's House (currently, the Palace of the Parliament), dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his megalomania, and the bloody anti-Communist revolution of 1989. The experience tells the story of the conflict between two worlds -- a brutalized Bucharest under the Communist regime, and the peaceful and prosperous Bucharest of the interwar period. You will learn about why Bucharest is such a striking mix of very different architectural styles, how each regime has left its mark on the city, how the city looked, and what its inhabitants went through in their daily lives under Communism. You will re-live the emotions of the anti-Communist Revolution and the fall of the Iron Curtain. We'll explore: > Historic Cosbuc and Uranus neighborhoods > Antim Monastery, the Nuns' Convent > The Palace of the Parliament > The former Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism > Former headquarters of Securitate > Revolution Square. Great for groups, as well as for individual travelers.

Discover Bucharest's highlights through a relaxing bike ride. 70% of a city attractions are in the city center or the proximity of it, this is the perfect way to have an introduction into the new Eastern European popular destination. You will start in the Old City Center by visiting the oldest witnesses of Bucharest birth and development: Old Court Citadel, Manuc's Inn and Stravopoleos Church. After, you will visit the most famous boulevard of Bucharest, Calea Victoriei with it's impressive architecture and grandiose buildings like Military Circle, Telephone Palace, Royal Palace, Romanian Atheneum, etc. Forward you will get rid of city crookedness and you will have the opportunity to relax and cool down into the Cismigiu Gardens where you will find at the end Bucharest City Hall. In the end you will pass into the 20th century and the communist era by seeing the grandiose Ceausescu's Palace and Union Boulevard which was designed to be longer and wider than Champs Elysee.

You will LEARN about: * 16-19th century painted furniture from Transylvania * various types of traditional painted furniture from different ethnographic areas of Transylvania You will CHOOSE from 4 wooden items which one you want to paint: * tray - 29 x 18 cm * clock - 21 x 15 cm * box - 10 x 14.5 x 7 cm * wall hanger - 33 x 9 cm You should let me know a day before the class if you want a different color than shown in the photo. You will PAINT: * apply the base color * transfer the pattern on the working surface * paint the flowers Take home a TREASURE from your Romanian trip that you made yourself that you can display in your home. You'll have a memory to share and smile about. Other things to note Never painted before? Don't worry! I will help make your piece look good. You're a painter? Enjoy my expertise and ask for more challenging techniques for your piece.