Private tour in Sighisoara Liviu O

Sighisoara Tour, A Glimpse Into the Past

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Liviu O.

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Hi, my name is Liviu and I am a licensed national tour guide living in Brasov, the geographical heart of the country and Romania's tourist capital, "probably the best city in the world", as many of the cosy open-air restaurants of the Old Town claim. About 10 years of offering guided walking or panoramic tours to large groups, as well as to smaller ones or families recommend my services, relying on quality of the information, flexibility or customizability and a "human touch", starting from the idea that what a tourist wants is both being offered a rich and valid story, and receiving a nice time in the chosen location. There exists availability for transporting small groups (3-4 persons)by car to famous tourist destinations within a couple of hours' reach from Brasov, to experience the glamour of Transylvania, so much appreciated by Prince Charles, among others, to enjoy the dynamism of the Romanian capital- Bucharest or to walk in the footprints of the Romanian Royal Family. For all these reasons, you are given a warm welcome to visit us! I'm a bachelor of English and Romanian at the University of Bucharest, and licensed as a National Tour Guide #2602. Driving license. As a Romanian licensed national guide, there are limitations to guiding inside some museums, such as the Cotroceni Palace or the House of Parliament in Bucharest, or the Peles Castle in Sinaia, in the Prahova Valley.

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Overview of your Sighisoara tour

Starting from the foot of the stairs leading to the Clock Tower is like stepping back into the medieval past, since this citadel, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, is the only still inhabited fortress in Europe. From the imposing Clock Tower, now open to the public as a History Museum, we proceed between the Dracula House, the possible birthplace of Vlad III the Impaler, the Wallachian voivode nicknamed Dracula, and the Dominican Monastery, with Dracula's Bust in the front. This will lead to the Main Square, venue of the yearly Medieval Arts'Festival, held here every summer, with knights fighting, pricesses dancing and a special eerie atmosphere. One ascent through the Covered Staircase, more than 350 years old, opens the way to the Hilltop Church, a remarkable late-Gothic masterpiece. The return through the cobbled narrow streets, by the Tinmakers' Bastion, back to Dracula House, now a fashionable restaurant, may prove a good idea for those who like their steak raw. . .

Recent Reviews

Radha R.United States
May 2026

Amazing tour and a great guide. Liviu was both informative and entertaining. We loved everything about the tour. We chose the places we wanted to go to and we are so happy we had Liviu as our guide. We learned so much from his recounting of history woven together with legends and stories. Liviu was right on time to pick us up and was flexible with time and stops. He was very attentive and encouraged questions. He is proud of his heritage and wanted us to have a good time, which we did of course. I certainly will recommend him to my friends should they visit Romania. With this experience, I will myself be looking for TbL in the future.

Nicole B.United States
April 2026

Cannot recommend this enough! We visited Viscri and Sighisoara from Brasov, both of which are very interesting and beautiful sights. Liviu was an excellent guide and made the experience the highlight of our trip to Romania! He was a very informative and friendly guide, as well as a safe driver. If we come back to Romania, we would love to reconnect and explore more places in this beautiful country with Liviu!

Marion W.United States
August 2025

Liviu was amazing ! He was a wealth of knowledge, personable, engaging and he was a joy to learn from. Highly recommend. Would rate hight than 5 stars if we could!

Beth H.United States
June 2024

Liviu is the guide you want! I spent 3 days with him on various tours and he was very knowledgeable and explained the combination of facts and myths in such an entertaining way. With as much time as we were going to be together it was important that he be fun and easygoing, and he was indeed that! He was patient with going at my speed, and he knew great places to eat! (Yum, I want some more papanazi!) You won't be sorry with any tour you take with Liviu.

Jerry T.United States
October 2019

Liviu is an incredible fount of knowledge. He flows out ancient names and dates without hesitation. Every question we asked had extraordinary answers and stories. If we had 5 volumes of empty books, he could have filled them up during our all day tour of Sighisoara and the outlying countryside. His English and diction are perfect. His voice projects very well. And he is so personable and witty.

Tim M.United States
September 2019

Liviu is the most thoughtful, most helpful guide we have encountered in our many experiences with international travel. He customized a tour specifically for us, as I was tracing family roots back to Transylvania circa 1910. He did advance research, visiting the small villages my grandparents emigrated from, and knocked on village doors to inquire of the locals in an effort to unearth information in advance of our arrival. An educator in his home town of Brasov, you will learn much from him! Book him now!

Your Sighisoara tour itinerary

From the foot of the staircase to the Clock Tower, we may climb up the Tower, visitable as the History Museum, for a generous view of both the Old Town and the newer parts, then continue between the Dracula House and the Dominican Monastery, reaching the Main Square, where the Medieval Arts' Festival takes place and there's always something worth seeing going on. The ascent through the Covered Staircase leads to the Hilltop Church, a landmark worth the effort. The return by the Tinmakers' Bastion, then back to Dracula House, for a possible lunch, will bring us back to the Clock Tower, to watch the figurines every hour and to end our tour. One possible variant is to drive to the Saxon Fortified Church of Viscri, German Deutschweisskirch, a favourite of Prince Charles of Great Britain, and an impressive reminder of old Saxon heritage of Transylvania

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

This is a walking tour for Sighisoara-based tourists. It is however delivered by a Brasov-based guide, so it is fully possible to offer this tour from Brasov, with private transport included, for the same price. For the extension to the Saxon Fortified Church of Viscri, there is availability for up to 4 persons, in a Hyundai-Tucson car, produced in 2022, with air-conditioning. Note: The transport component of the price may be slightly adjusted according to the fuel prices.

What's included
Other: English-, German- or Romanian-guidance, as well as all taxes. No entrance-fees are included. The extension to the Saxon Fortified Church of Viscri is included, provided that the tourists continue their way to Brasov. Returning to Sighisoara for drop-off for an additional cost.
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What's not included
Tickets: Viscri Fortress (if desired)
Meeting location

Brașov, Brașov, Romania

The travellers' hotel in Sighisoara or in Brasov.

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
90517
Languages
English
German
Romanian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Sighisoara is perfect for travellers who are interested in history and want to explore a living medieval citadel. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and wish to experience the unique atmosphere of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Families with children will find it suitable, as it is kid-friendly, and the minimal activity level makes it accessible for most visitors.

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