Astra Museum Guided Tours Sibiu: Discover Folk Traditions

Go on a quest around Sibiu by solving clues that will help you discover the best places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Bridge of Lies, the Big Square, Brukenthal Museum, and more. + Visit the Historical Centre of Sibiu, including Piata Mare and Piata Mica + Walk around the Old Town + Discover the most beautiful streets and passages in the city Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. After you buy the quest, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the game. It will take you 1.5 - 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. The total length is about 3.5 km. You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on a city adventure.

On this full-day guided trip you will leave Brasov behind to witness the sites and history this ancient region of Romania. See the refuge of the Orthodox monks at the Şinca Veche Monastery, the Făgăraş Citadel and stroll through medieval Sibiu. Last, but not least, visit the ruins of the early-Gothic Cârţa Monastery. Round-trip transport from your Brasov accommodations included.

This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.

Embark on a captivating 2-day private tour through the heart of Transylvania, where legends and history come alive. Day 1 begins with a visit to the enchanting Peles Castle, a stunning example of Neo-Renaissance architecture nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Next, journey to Bran Castle, known as the legendary home of Count Dracula. Next explor the charming streets of Brașov city, rich in medieval charm and vibrant culture. As night falls, rest in the medieval fortress town of Sighișoara, where cobblestone streets whisper tales of times past. Day 2 unfolds with a deeper dive into Transylvania's treasures. Explore the well-preserved medieval citadel of Sighișoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing to the picturesque city of Sibiu, renowned for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Finally, conclude your journey with a visit to the Cozia Monastery, a masterpiece of Romanian religious architecture nestled amidst breathtaking natural scenery.

Take a three hours walking tour and uncover historical Sibiu and its fascinating past. The itinerary includes the three emblematic squares of the Old Town, the ruins of the fortified walls and state of the art churches and monuments.  The tour follows the historical events in chronological order, starting with the end of the 12th century when the city was founded by the German colonists - known as the Transylvanian Saxons -  who settled in this part of the region.  This is the perfect tour for curious travelers who want to make the most out of their time in Sibiu.

Discover one of Europe's most idyllic medieval city in a 3-4 hours bike tour that will include a mixture of history, culture and the green landscapes of this beautiful place. Located some 215 km north-west of Bucharest, Sibiu is one of the seven fortified cities in Transylvania, forming the Saxon fortified network €œSiebenburgen€ -€“ the foundation of Saxon society. We will cross the old city center, reach the Sub Arini Park, later on Dumbrava forest and finish the tour at the majestic Astra Ethnographic Open air Museum for an option lunch.

This 1-day bike tour is for people who are eager to discover the beauty of Transylvania by bike. The tour starts from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007, and ends in the same magnificent city.

Sibiu was the largest medieval town in Transylvania and the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Sibiu is home to the first hospital in Romania (1292), the first pharmacy (1494) and the oldest museum in Romania, the Brukenthal Museum. Walking tour - Time to enjoy the pedestrian areas of the old town Big Square - Haller House - Brukenthal Museum - Town Hall - Catholic Church - Council Tower - Small Square with the „Eyes of the City“ - Luxemburg House - Pharmacy Museum - Liars` Bridge - Huet Square - Evangelic Church - Stairs Passage - „The Lower City“ - Orthodox Cathedral - Citadel wall with the 3 towers - Thalia Hall - Schiller Square - The General`s Tunnel – end of the tour in the Big Square. Visit Astra open air village museum that spreads across a 96 ha area of which an area of 40 ha is covered by the permanent exhibition which is the largest open air ethnographic exhibition in Europe.The museum hosts original monuments representative for the values of the Romanian village.

This tour takes the visitor to the heart of Transylvania, following the route through the former Saxon towns and villages. We will visit two UNESCO sites, Sighisoara and Biertan, together with Medias, one of the seven Saxon walled cities in Transylvania.

Discover a wonderful part of Romania, Transylvania. Drive west towards the spectacular Olt River Valley and visit Cozia Monastery, a 14th century monument. Upon arrival in Sibiu, enjoy a walking tour of this beautifully restored historical centre. Visit one of the city's symbols, the Evangelical Cathedral with its impressive crypt. With this day trip you also have the chance to get to Sibiel, a protected architecturally interesting village and visit the largest and most impressive icons on glass museum in Transylvania.

In this tour you will visit one of the most fascinating castles in Romania and in Europe. The Corvin Castle is one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Europe. It is an impressive medieval castle with a beautiful interior and exterior architecture. The castle is today a rare historical and architectural example even in a region so rich in medieval heritage like Transylvania. It will take you from the Renaissance and Gothic years to 19th-century additions, guiding you through a past world of great military and political achievements. All you have to do is let yourself carried away. Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin

This tour is the best opportunity to visit spectacular Alba Iulia Citadel and to complete it with a tour and wine tasting at citadel cellar: Vinoteca Hugo. The Alba Iulia bastion fortification is the largest fortress in Romania, which has been standing for more than 300 years. Is the place where you can travel over two millennia back in time, strolling, among vestiges of three fortifications, dating back to as many different epochs. In other words, every fortress built here has embraced a previous one: the Roman castrum, the medieval fortress and the Alba Carolina Citadel. For more than 70 years, the Catacombs of the Citadel, hosts a wine cellar with a collection of over 5,000 wine bottles, produced between 1952-1972. For several decades, visits to the citadel cellar were restricted.The cellar was renovated in 2018, and was open to visitors. Now you can take a tour in this spectacular cellar and taste the wines from collection, that includes over 12,000 bottles of premium wines.

This 2 day tour is the best way to discover the famous area of Transylvania and it includes the most important and unique tourist attractions in Romania: the fascinating Bran Castle built in the 13th century, wrapped in the legend of Count Dracula, one of the most visited cities in Romania – Brasov, Sighisoara- one of the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe and Sibiu- the oldest town in Transylvania that in 2007 was awarded with the title of European Capital of Culture.

This full-day tour of two Fortified cities of Romania, Sibiu and Sighisoara from Brasov will let you discover the beauty of Transylvania with its old and full of historic buildings, Sighisoara is one of the best-preserved towns in Europe. The first stop is Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. Here we will feel medieval because Sighisoara is one of the best-preserved cities in Europe and the only city in Romania which looks exactly the same way as in the 16th century and it is also the last still inhabited medieval citadel not only in Transylvania but in whole Europe. After the visit to Sighisoara, we hit the road to Sibiu, where we will have a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. The tour will be also a good opportunity to find out more about the historical, geographical, economical or cultural aspects of Sibiu, Transylvania and Romania, in general.

This full-day tour of the Fortified cities of Romania, Sibiu and Fagaras Fortress from Brasov will let you discover the beauty of Transylvania with its old and full of history cities. We will start with Fagaras Fortress which dominates all the buildings in the city, being situated in the town centre. It is surrounded by a lake, the only fortress of its kind in Romania and it’s still retained completely. Next, we will visit Sibiu on a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. After the Sibiu visit, we will go to the Ethnographic Museum where you’ll discover the Romanian villages.