Private Tour from Bucharest to Sibiu

Private Tour from Bucharest to Sibiu: There are many reasons to visit Sibiu, a diverse and interesting city with many activities and tourist attractions. First of all, Sibiu is a medieval town with a history of 900 years, having lots of interesting things that await for you to discover. The walls of the old defense belts, the towers named after the guilds of Sibiu, the central squares with their history, the old buildings filled with the stories of history – many of them in the past housed in Sibiu’s personalities, the city’s museums and all that is the cultural life of a breathtaking historic city modernity and Europeanism, creates in Sibiu an asset that inevitably attracts visitors of all ages.

The oldest museum in Romania

Baron Samuel von Brukenthal builds a late Baroque palace in the years 1777 – 1787, similar to the Viennese palaces. The building was to become the headquarters of the Brukenthal Museum, the first museum in Romania and this part of Europe. The museum was formed around the baron’s collections, which were made up of a pinnacle, a stamp office, a library, and a numismatic collection. After that, the von Brukenthal family began to buy paintings, helping to expand the collection. The museum was opened to the public in 1817, and today it is a highly appreciated museum.

Council Tower – one of the city’s symbols

Situated between the most important two squares of the city, more precisely at the northeast corner of the Great Market, the Council Tower was always the main symbol of Sibiu. The tower’s name comes from the defensive function on the entrance gate to the second fortification enclosure, located in the immediate vicinity of the building that housed Sibiu City Hall, mentioned in documentary in 1324.

Astra Museum – an open-air museum

The outdoor museum in Dumbrava Forest, very close to Sibiu, presents the synthesis of the traditional folk civilization on the territory of Romania, being one of the most important institutions of its kind in Europe, both through the cultural heritage represented here and by the cultural and educational programs it develops.

The first Zoo in Romania

In 1929 the first zoo in Romania was opened to the public in Dumbrava Forest. The first animals housed by the Sibiu Zoo came here by donations. Since 2005, the Zoological Garden entered the administration of the Sibiu City Hall and since then over 10.000.000 lei have been invested for the comfort of over 250 animals from over 50 species housed today by the Sibiu Zoo.

Sibiu – 2019 European Gastronomic Region

After being an European Capital of Culture in 2007, Sibiu is known in 2019 as European Gastronomic Region. If love passes through the stomach, the menu of restaurants in Sibiu will surely conquer you. The ingredient of the local cuisine is the multicultural mosaic. The Romanian, Saxon, Hungarian and Jewish flavors combine into a plate in a surprising Transylvanian fusion.

From Sibiu you can easily explore two reserves and 7 natural parks located near the city, as well as Paltinis, the oldest in Romania.

Overview

Sibiu is a medieval city that fascinates through its history, heritage and the fact that the old defense structures of the medieval settlement are still preserved in very good conditions. Sibiu is an exceptional cultural location, recognized at international level for its museums, traditions and cultural events. With over 100 annual events distributed over a full year, Sibiu offers a pleasant leisure time for all ages and tastes.

The medieval town of Brasov is only 14 km away and the nearest international airport is in Bucharest, 188 km. Enjoy your private tour from Bucharest to Sibiu

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 30 days in advance of the start date of the experience.

Booking & payment

Thank you for choosing us. After completing the booking form, we will get back at you in 24 hours with your trip confirmation for the period you chose. Moreover, you will receive the bill via email for your 30% payment in advance. The rest of the money you will pay in cash to the driver.