Top Timisoara Historical Tours

Get an in-depth look at the history and culture of one of Romania’s most influential cities on a 2.5-hour walking tour. The chronological guided route through the city center enables you to get a clearer picture of exceedingly eventful past of Timisoara. Listen to tantalizing stories about Joannes Corvinus, Johann Strauss, and Maria Theresa. Learn about the widespread effects of the Plague, a siege, the Romanian Revolution, and so much more.

This tours will take you around the Banat highland region. Throughout history, Banat was at the border of all the empires that spread over the region, most notably the Ottoman and Austrian Empires, which facilitated people of different nations to come in, giving it its multiculturality. The richness of the land turned it into an important industrial hub, around which urban and rural life developed. Empires came and went and the industrial period faded, but what withstood the test of time is a treasure full of natural wonders and beauty. In this tour you will see some of the industrial legacy, meet the multicultural heritage and enjoy the beauty of our natural sights.

Timisoara might not have the famous Jewish attractions of Josefov quarter in Prague, but for sure is equal generous with its Jewish-related life-stories and historical events. Moreover, brilliant natives of Jewish ethnicity changed for the better Timisoara and surrounding region. Alongside the impressive synagogues, a large number of Timisoara’s valuable buildings were either financed or designed by Jewish townsmen. All of these above mentioned are parts of the Jewish heritage of Timisoara, and we are inviting you to discover it!

Get an insider’s perspective on the most turbulent years of Communist rule on this off-the-beaten-track historical tour. Cover under-the-radar locations, from the headquarters of the former Communist Party to the Reformed Hungarian Church, where the 1989 uprising began. Tours include admission tickets to the Communist Customer Museum and vehicle transfers between sights.

We shall see the Old Town with it´s famous areas: Unirii Square, Theresia Bastion, Libertatii Square, Operei Square, Huniade Fortress, Scudier park and then go on towards Saint Mary Square, Roses Park, Queen Mary Park, Millennium Church, Traian Square. This extended tour will cover most of the old areas of the city, you will find out about the events that formed today's Timisoara, from an small fortress to a great city.

This is your chance for a pleasant city tour with a licensed and experienced tour guide. I choose a friendly approach towards a flexible tour of the city. As a historian and a resident of the city I am the right choice to help you see the local landmarks, discover unknown places and find out the story behind the buildings. Let me show you why Timisoara is so special!

Timisoara is the designated European Capital of Culture of 2023. It's a city that somehow went under the radar a mainstream tourism due to its position far away from the country capital. But it is a city that can deliver a powerful first impression due to its austrian, romanian and hungarian heritage. Take a guided tour through Timisoara in order to unveil its many layers and understand why Timisoara has been designated next years European Capital of Culture.

Let’s explore a few highlights of Transilvania, which are a must see in Romania. Corvin Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, The oldest stone church and an ancient, mystical roman site.

Two for one! During your stay in Timisoara you can visit not just one but two countries. Take advantage of the proximity of the Hungarian border to book a guided day trip to Hungary's third largest city. Szeged will welcome you not only with its magnificent buildings and easy going lifestyle but also with authentic Hungarian cuisine. Time for a Gulas or maybe a Langos. On our way to Szeged we'll make short stops in Sannicolau Mare and Mako on both sides of the Romanian-Hungarian border.

This day trip takes us back to ancient times. We'll leave the modern town of Timișoara to visit the remains of the capital of the once mighty kingdom of Dacia. The ruins are hidden in the mountains of Orăștie and gives us the opportunity to take a nice little hike of about 30 minutes in mountain air to reach the site. Add to this some tasty traditional Romanian food for a perfect day!

This day trip has it all. Great religious edifices, history and culture, hiking, fine wine tasting and good food. We will visit the Basilica Minor Maria Radna, hike to the hilltop to see the ruins of the Soimos fortress and taste some wine in Minis.

This tour is just perfect for those who want to discover the history and the gastronomy of Timisoara. We'll visit the most important attraction of Timisoara and we'll learn about its history. We'll eat a 5 course menu in 5 different places - the perfect chance for you to discover some of the best local restaurants.

Transylvania is both mythical and as real as it gets. And it's covered with fortified places built by kings, dukes and counts but also simple peasants. That is why the fortifications in Transylvania are as diverse as nowhere else. You will find here ruins of ancient fortresses but also medieval castles, fortresses and a lot of fortified churches. Transylvania's South-West can be easily reached by car from Timisoara and hosts two of the best sites of the region: The Castle of Hunedoara and the fortress of Deva.

Capital of Culture, little Vienna, City of Light, East meets West, where every dog barks in four languages – there are many tags you can attach to Timisoara. Find out what’s yours on a guided walking tour through the city.

The people of Timisoara were first to rise for freedom in 1956 and 1989. See where the overthrow of communism started - a guided walking tour to the places of the Romanian Revolution that left 100 dead in Timisoara.