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Guided Walking Tour with Local Stories in Brasov
Brașov
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Suitable for most fitness levels, though the route includes some uphill walking and stairs to the towers viewpoints.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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If you've just landed in Brașov, this is the tour to take! Meet in front of the George Barițiu Library and spend the next few hours walking through the medieval heart of one of Transylvania's most layered cities. The route covers the essential landmarks — the White and Black Towers, Graft Bastion, Council Square, the Black Church, Honterus Courtyard, Rope Street, Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate and the Weavers' Bastion. This is a fully outdoor tour that gives you the historical framework and insider perspective to turn a collection of medieval buildings into a coherent story about trade routes, guild power, religious conflict and the overlapping cultures that built this city. From Council Squar...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small group experience
Free time for photos at each stop
Professional licensed guide
Children welcome
The tour takes place entirely outdoors - no entries to museums, churches, or towers.
Meeting Points
Departure
"George Barițiu" County Library
I'll meet you next to the statue in front of the George Bariţiu Library. I'll have a blue folder with a map. You won't miss me.
Return
Guided Walking Tour with Local Stories in Brasov
Brașov
About
If you've just landed in Brașov, this is the tour to take! Meet in front of the George Barițiu Library and spend the next few hours walking through the medieval heart of one of Transylvania's most layered cities. The route covers the essential landmarks — the White and Black Towers, Graft Bastion, Council Square, the Black Church, Honterus Courtyard, Rope Street, Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate and the Weavers' Bastion. This is a fully outdoor tour that gives you the historical framework and insider perspective to turn a collection of medieval buildings into a coherent story about trade routes, guild power, religious conflict and the overlapping cultures that built this city. From Council Squar...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small group experience
Free time for photos at each stop
Professional licensed guide
Children welcome
The tour takes place entirely outdoors - no entries to museums, churches, or towers.
Meeting Points
Departure
"George Barițiu" County Library
I'll meet you next to the statue in front of the George Bariţiu Library. I'll have a blue folder with a map. You won't miss me.
Return
Itinerary
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Start the tour with a short introduction to Brașov's fascinating story, from its medieval Saxon roots and communist past to the city it is today.
15 minutes
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Turnul Alb
A short walk up to one of Brașov's medieval defensive towers, rewarded with a stunning panoramic view over the city's rooftops and surroundings.
15 minutes
3
Black Tower
Another gem of Brașov's medieval fortifications, offering a dramatic view of the old city walls and the historic center below.
15 minutes
4
Bastionul Graft
One of the best-preserved bastions of Brașov's old city walls.
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A charming hidden square tucked behind the old city walls
6
Piața Sfatului
The beating heart of Brașov's old town, surrounded by colorful facades and dominated by the iconic Council House.
30 minutes
7
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
The largest Gothic church in Romania looms over the old town. We stop to take in its scale and hear the dramatic story of how it got its name.
15 minutes
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A peaceful courtyard surrounding the statue of Johannes Honterus, the Renaissance scholar who shaped Transylvania's cultural and religious identity.
15 minutes
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Rope Street - Strada Sforii
One of the narrowest streets in Europe, once used in medieval times as a shortcut for firefighters rushing to defend the city walls.
5 minutes
10
Schei Gate
A 18th century gate marking the historic boundary between the Saxon city and the Romanian Schei neighborhood.
5 minutes
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Catherine's Gate
The oldest and best preserved city gate in Brașov, a stunning piece of medieval architecture that once controlled all access into the city from the south.
10 minutes
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Weavers Bastion or Bastionul Tesatorilor
One of the most impressive bastions of Brașov's medieval fortifications, built and maintained by the weavers' guild.
