Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the Brasov castle tour to Peles, Bran, Rasnov, and Sinaia, with practical ticket advice, costs, timing, guides, and key drawbacks.
“Ower guide was very frienly and know how to visit all the casttle’s like you have a fastpass. He knows a lot of Romania History. We had a really nice day. If we come back we repeat.”
Review of the Peles, Bran, Rasnov and Sinaia tour from Brasov, with costs, timing, guide quality, practical tips and drawbacks.
“This tour is highly recommended! Our tour guide Elina was excellent, very helpfull with everything we needed and able to answer to all our questions. She also told us many interesting things about Brasov's history as well as about the castles and monastery we visited. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!”
Review of the private Bucharest tour to Târgoviște, Golești, and Curtea de Argeș, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and stops.
“This was an amazing and worthwhile trip. Sebastian was so knowledgeable about the landscape and very funny. A good portion is spent in the car but the scenery you see on the way is outstanding. We made multiple stops to see the scenery as we made our way to the top of the mountains. We also saw 8 bears so up close which was amazing. Overall would highly recommend!”
Explore Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest, with Dracula lore, Brancovenesc architecture, countryside views, and guide Laura.
“Mi-a plăcut foarte mult vizita la Palatul Snagov. Laura este o profesionistă.”
Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan from Brasov to Balea Lake, visit Carta Monastery, and enjoy mountain views, waterfalls, and small-group comfort.
“Great day! The road and the lake was just beautiful. The driver was very experienced and knows the road well, would def recommend this experience if visiting Romania, bring water with you, it said supplied but this was never offered, food is available at the lake but street food stalls only, if you need to snack bring a couple with you x”
Escape Bucharest for Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, with Vlad the Impaler legends, private transport, and a guide.
“This was a great tour! Our tour guide Mr. Eugen and the driver were knowledgeable kind polite. told us a lot if historical facts and accommodated all our requests. We are truly thankful to GYG and Eastern European experiences company for making our day special ❤️”
Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, and Curtea de Argeș, with mountain views and 1,480 steps.
“I really enjoyed this trip to the mountains. We saw seventeen, I repeat, seventeen European brown bears in one day!”
Visit Snagov Monastery, Caldarusani Monastery, and Mogosoaia Palace on a five-hour Bucharest tour with hotel pickup.
“This tour was a delight since the beginning to end. The weather was nice, The places were interesting, as expected, but our guide Narsis made the experience worthy. He showed a vast knowledge of the country’s history, about art and modern times and explained everything in a very clear way. In a word, professional. Without any doubt we would book another guided by Narsis.”
Review of the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake, and Carta Monastery tour from Brasov, with seasonal tips, costs, guides, and practical advice.
“The trip on Transfagarasan road to the glacial lake was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Viorel was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and one of a kind driver. He did everything to make our day the most enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend Viorel and this tour.”
Visit Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery on a private half-day tour from Bucharest, with Vlad the Impaler’s tomb and hotel pickup.
“Beautiful and tranquil Snagov Monastery was outstanding and a revelation inside; Mogoşoaia was fascinating from a historical perspective and quiet so there was plenty of opportunity to look around. Transport was timely and my guide really helpful and informative.”
Review of a private Bucharest trip to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace, with guide tips, pricing, transport details, and honest drawbacks.
“The trip by itself is nice but not a thing you can’t miss. What made it an excellent experience was our guide and the service we received. Alejandro was a very knowledgeable and kind person who made a big difference. Congratulations to him for his outstanding service. The van was impeccable and we had a great time.”
Review of a private Bucharest tour to Snagov Monastery and Slanic Salt Mine, with practical advice on timing, cost, guides, and what to bring.
“Really great trip, its an amazing place to visit. We did a personal tour and got there before the crowds which I recommend.”
Visit Dracula’s tomb, Mogosoaia Palace, and Bucharest’s Village Museum on a private half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Excellent guide, knows these places well. Monastery is lovely, with soon to be building for about 30 nuns .”
Review of a private Bucharest tour covering Snagov Monastery, Ceaușescu Mansion, Village Museum, Revolution Square, and major city sights.
Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Bulgaria’s Basarabovo Monastery, Tsarevets Fortress, and Arbanasi, with practical costs and tips.
“I originally booked my Bulgaria tour with another provider on TripAdvisor but they cancelled without warning less than 48 hours before the tour (which was scheduled for our last day in Romania). I reached out to Nicolas and he was willing to sqRead more”
