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Join a walking tour of Oradea, a major hub of northwestern Romania. Learn the ancient history behind this city on the Crisul Repede River and its role as an important cultural center straddling central and western Europe. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off bookends a walking tour of the old city center, where you'll see highlights like Oradea Fortress, the Moon Church, and many Baroque-style palaces.

Discover Oradea at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour you control entirely from your smartphone - no app to download and no physical guide to follow. Wander a route of ten stops through the city's dazzling Art Nouveau and Secession architecture, its grand Union Square, and the palaces and synagogues that tell the story of a once multi-ethnic city. Short audio stories bring each landmark to life, while interactive quizzes and riddles keep things playful as you go. Walk solo or with friends, pause whenever you like, and explore on any day, at any hour, in seven languages.

Romania is known for its striking landscapes, but for a truly unique experience try exploring the galleries, playgrounds, and boating lake hidden more than 328 feet (100 meters below) the earth’s surface in the Turda Salt Mine, built on a mining site dating back to Roman times (entrance not included). Travel privately and easily to the distant location via air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup and drop-off from your Oradea hotel included for convenience.

Visit one of Romania’s most mysterious attractions, The Bear’s Cave, on a private one-day tour from Oradea, a difficult task if you don't have your own vehicle. Descend into the cave to see 15,000-year-old bear skeletons and teeth, and learn about their fate from your professional guide. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus access to the on-site ethnographic museum at no extra cost.

Romania is known for its natural landscapes, but exploring in the vast and remote country can be difficult. Travel with ease to the remote Scarisoara Cave from your Oradea hotel via air-conditioned car, and explore the cave’s ancient ice walls and stalagmites before continuing on to Tauz Spring, Coiba Mare, and Coiba Mica. Capture memorable snaps of these striking natural features, and learn more about their history from your guide.

Discover a remote corner of Romania that most travelers miss. Known as “Bride’s Veil,” the scenic waterfall is one of the country’s most stunning—and overlooked—sights. Enjoy free time to explore the picturesque setting, and take a scenic stroll up a rugged trail in the Apuseni mountains. You’ll also visit a nearby lake and dam. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the comfortable air conditioned car with up to 3 passengers.

Encounter the main sights around the Romanian city of Oradea, known for its Art-Nouveau architecture, with this guided walking tour. See popular attractions around the city like the city’s beautiful Moon Church and Black Hawk Palace Arcade, without the need for a map or guide book thanks to your personal tour guide. As you explore, sample local snacks like plăcintă and try the Romanian spirit palinca.