Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the fascinating city of Cluj, the present capital of Transylvania. Visit the birth house of famed king, admire the Gothic style of St. Michael's Church, and stroll through the newer Avram Iancu Square.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Experience a German, Hungarian and Romanian cultural melting pot
Visit the birth house of a famed Hungarian king
Admire the striking Gothic architecture of St. Michael's Church
Stroll through Avram Iancu Square and admire the National Theatre

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Enjoy a lengthy 2.5-hour walking tour through the fascinating city of Cluj-Napoca, know as Cluj for short. Visit the birth house of Matthias Corvinus, Hungary's most renowned 15th-century king, and learn fascinating stories about his life, as well as the importance of wine in the region. Continue the tour to the large Union Square to admire the classic Gothic style of the 14th-century St. Michael's Church, and the large equestrian statue of Corvinus that rests in front of it. Continue walking until you arrive at the "Street of the Intellectuals," famous for its many educational institutions, including the Babes-Bolyai University. As you walk, learn from your knowledgeable guide about the fate of the witches living in Cluj in the Middle Ages, and the formation of the Guilds. Walk past the remains of the city's defensive walls and arrive at a newer part of the old city, named the Avram Iancu Square. Admire the Orthodox Cathedral that rests here, built in the 1930s, as well as the National Theater, built in 1906 by a team of Viennese architects.

Includes

2.5-hour guided tour of the city of Cluj

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Face mask or protective covering

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.7/5

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My guide, Cristian, was very personable and knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Cluj, the region of Transylvania, and his country Romania. His stories were intriguing about the various buildings, and this special part of Eastern Europe. History certainly repeats itself and you can find out how Medieval through 20 th century politicians and the aristocracy figured inventive ways of getting what they wanted done.

August 20, 2022

absolutely must go

Learned a lot about Cluj in 2.5 hours. The wonderful historical sites that was visited was awesome and explain in full great legs. I do recommend those who are intersex to kow about cluj to join this tour. Only wished that I had longer time to visit other location in cluj and not just the city.

May 31, 2015

Very good overview of the city & great guide!

This tour is a very good overview of the old town and the historic buildings and churches of the exciting city of Cluj. The tour guide was really fantastic and spoke fluent German and English. We were very impressed with the history of the city and the various cathedrals. Cluj is really very developed and definitely worth a visit. The price is more than fair for the performance you get - highly recommended!

June 3, 2014

Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour

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absolutely must go

Very good overview of the city & great guide!