Reviews
An incredible guide who made Romania unforgettable!
Our travel experience in Romania was very memorable thanks to our guide George.
Romania is surely the most surprising country
Touring Romania with George was our first private tour of any country. It will be hard to go back to group touring from now on!
Magical Maramureș: Stepping back in time
While on an Adventures with Sarah tour from the US to Romania we met George Trandafir @ www.touringromania.com
Private tour with George
We had an unforgettable holiday thanks to George, our guide and driver for the entire trip.
Transylvania region. Fantastic guide
We had a fantastic time with George, he is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable.
Outstanding tour !!
We had first planned a tour with George in 2021 that we had to cancel due to Covid.
Let Go and Let George, You Won't Be Disappointed
Romania is a surprise at every corner. The Romanian people are warm and welcoming.
A Hidden Gem
I just returned from almost three weeks in Romania, and it is definitely a hidden gem.
Excellent country, excellent view, excellent guide
We are a group of 9 colleagues travelling with George.
Wonderful tour of Transylvania
I travel quite a bit and do not usually get tour guides.
Awesome Romania
Romania is a country with old world charm, entrenched traditions, and modern conveniences.
Great 5 day Transylvania tour with George!
I would highly recommend George, the owner and guide for Touring Romania.
Cultural, walking and dining experience in Transylvania
We loved everything about the places we visited in Transylvania
14 days magnificent experience in Romania
We had spent 14 days in Romania with the assistance of George Trandafir who was a smart, reliable, passionate and resourceful gentleman.
Best Address for Romania
At first I was a bit worried about this tour because I had no idea about Romania.
Unforgettable experience / Very highly recommended
We had the benefit of George as our guide for the second week of a wider 2-week trip around Romania.
Memorable and fantastic Romania holiday!
We had a wonderful 8 days holiday in Romania. Always wanted to visit this country and finally did it! A group of friends joined me on this holiday.
Fantastic 8 days in Romania
It was a fantastic 8 days in Romania , especially with our experienced, knowledgeable and attentive guide George.
Seeing a beautiful country with a splendid guide
It's important to understand that George is both the owner and sole employee of his company, TouringRomania.
Hidden Gem!
My husband and I went on an adventure with George on the Best of Romania: 8 day Transylvania and Maramures tour.
Romania break with the family
Had the most amazing time in Romania. George is the absolute perfect host.
An exceptional introduction to a beautiful land
George provided an exceptional introduction to Romania.
What a Fantastic trip - A must visit!
We have just got home from an amazing trip around Romania with George as our guide.
A moving experience in Romania
I emailed George and within minutes he responded, even though it was in the middle of the night, his time!
Private tour in Romania
Everything was excellent, both the communication before we arrived in Romania and then the actual tour itself.
Amazing experience
We had an unforgettable trip in Romania thanks to George's assistance.
Romania - First Time!
This was our first visit to Romania and George, our tour guide, was remarkable.
Thanks George for a great tour!
Thank you, George, for a wonderful private tour of Romania!
Private tour in Romania
Everything was excellent, both the communication before we arrived in Romania and then the actual tour itself.
George is the best if you want to see the best in Romania!
George is an excellent tour guide and passionate Romanian.
An unforgettable and delightful experience
He was so knowledgeable about the places we visited and the history
A fabulous Fall tour with George
We had a fabulous 8 day tour of Romania with George as our knowledgeable, funny, and outstanding guide.
Touring Romania with George was an outstanding experience!
I absolutely loved having a private guide, private car and individualized itinerary based on our interests. George created an incredible itinerary for us incorporating many sites and activities.
Dream Trip
The entire trip was a dream. We felt incredibly safe during our time in Romania
Such a wonderful time in Romania with George!
We were so fortunate to have such a dependable and caring guide who took care of everything in our tour of beautiful Romania!!
The Trip of a Lifetime
Whether you are looking for someone to handle all the details or you would like a tour personalized around your interests, you couldn't find a better tour guide than George or company than Touring Romania.
Great Tour, Great Country & Great Tour Guide!!
I can honestly say that I have never felt safer on a trip in my life, even at night walking in the city streets!
An eye-opening experience!
George was so knowledgeable and informative. It was a delight to hear of his personal experiences during the 1989 revolution
Superb Guiding in Romania
"We were looking online for a birding guide to the Danube Delta and found George of Touring Romania
Unbeatable Tour Guide
We came to Romania with no expectations, but left having fallen absolutely in love with this beautiful country.
Excellent guide, highly recommended
Touring Transylvania with George was an absolute pleasure!
An outstanding guide for your private tour in Romania
We were fortunate to spend a week touring Transylvania with George.
Unbelievable experience that we'll always cherish
Words will fail me to adequately describe the trip that George planned for us.
George is the best!
I cannot wait to return and have George do a more extended tour for my husband and me
Knowledgeable, friendly and professional!
His conversation between the airport and first stop was insightful, interesting, and easy to understand - his English is very good
Come to Romania!
We went to many places we wouldn't have found on our own; villages, churches, artisans, Mountain views and more.
Great Tour!
This was a great introduction to Romania and George was wonderful to work with.
Moms: Hire George and Actually ENJOY Your Vacation
Romania is gorgeous and I plan to come back - definitely with George!
Outstanding tour from Bucharest
He was flexible and able to adjust our itinerary to our interests
Touring Romania gave us a great tour and excellent service
We initially booked our trip in March. Of course, with Covid, our plans changed
Awesome trip with a great guide during COVID!
Some of the best sights you will see and George is a very insightful and knowledgeable guide
Transylvania 7 day tour
We got to see places in Romania that changed my opinion of the country from my first impression
Family favorite vacation
What a fantastic experience, and I cannot thank Touring Romania enough!
Romanian odyssey
George was not only a superb guide to all the many picturesque places we visited - but also an encyclopedia of useful knowledge on the history and culture of Romania
3 day Translvania tour
We would really recommend George to anyone who wishes to get a private tour in Romania
Private tour at its best!
I'm not a guided tour person but, if a private tour was as interesting and enjoyable as this one, I'd be converted.
Christmas In Romania - Cluj & Sibiu
We had a big group of 11, and George was fantastic in helping us plan our tour to Romania!
Fantastic Tour of Romania
George was a fantastic tour guide for our large group trip to Romania!
Wonderful Romania!
George was an excellent guide and driver creating a vivid and memorable journey around Bucharest and Transylvania.
Wonderful Experience!
My husband and I did the 3 night/4 day Transylvania tour with George.
WOW, love love Romania
We recently spent a glorious 6 days in Romania with George and it was fantastic.
Perfect Experience
My husband and I enjoyed an amazing eight days with George on a private guided experience of Romania
Excellent & professional
What surprised me was when he asked on the measurements of our luggage, so he could rent a comfortable van to fit all of us
Esoteric Quest Romania - group tour
I came away with a deep understanding of the Romanian culture, and I have George to thank for that
Danube Delta: Birds, Beauty and relaxation
George obviously loves the Danube Delta as he was an exceptional guide and he was passionate about his surroundings
Our first Romanian vist with Beautiful Memories
It's our first visit and the entire tour was way above our expectation
Danube Delta to the MaramureÅŸ in 10 days
The MaramureÅŸ were an incredible step back in time, and the people were warm and giving.
Customized tour of Romania
George provided us with an extraordinary Romanian experience.
Magical Tour of Transylvania - March 2019
George was absolutely incredible. Not only was he able to customize the trip to our exact specifications, he was invaluable in providing constant guidance and support throughout the booking process and tour.
Fantastic tour of a beautiful country!
George was exceptional in working with us on our timeline, fulfilling all of our requests, and even adding some sites that he thought would be worthwhile.
Visiting Romania - Maramures and Bucovina
This is the second time with George and for sure not the last!
Two weeks completely customized for two "seniors" with limited mobility
Every detail of our vacation was thoroughly planned with our comfort in mind.
Just do it!
Our guide and driver, George was excellent, a fount of knowledge about Romania, its history, the sights we saw.
Fabulous! Experiences beyond the tourist checklist!
We visited Bucharest, Transylvania, Bucovina and Maramures.
8 days Private Tour to Maramures and Bucharest!
We had a great time in Romania with George
Great experience to discover Transylvania!
He organized all the car trips, hotel stays and small torus around the cities.
Romania - beauty and grace with Touring Romania
Without his knowledge and planning we would not have been able to see and experience as much of Romania as we did.
Visiting Romania - Maramures and Bucovina!
This is the second time with George and for sure not the last!
5 Stars Is Not Enough!
We stayed at reasonably priced but superb Medieval hotels/pensiones. We wined and dined at lovely village square venues each night
Wild Bears, Dracul and Rafting on Frozen Lake Balea
George took care of everything including transportation in his car, accommodation, and entry tickets
Incredible Trip with Great Friends
I talked with George several times and ask lots of questions but he always happily respond to me with out any hesitation
Great tour of Transylvania!
George always made sure we had the best experience possible
Customized two-day tour of the Danube Delta with lunch at private home and one-night hotel
He was on time for each meet-up and always considerate of our needs
The trip of a lifetime
We were able to visit 2 villages in Transylvania where our grandparents had been born
Memorable Transylvania
From history to culture, food recommendations, and sightseeing - we did not miss out on anything!
Just do it!
Our guide and driver, George was excellent, a fount of knowledge about Romania
Danube Delta was exceptional!
I cannot day enough wonderful things about Our guide George with Touring Romania.
Touring with George - Highly recommended!
George was informative, patient, knowledgeable about the places we visited and very resourceful.
Transylvania at Christmas Time
We look forward to visiting again and discovering other parts of Romania. We will only use Touring Romania when we do.
Authentic Romanian experience
Our tour was like going back in time seeing the horse and cart carrying the freshly cut grass, the flock of sheep grazing on the hills with the shepherd and his dogs ...
One day private tour from Bucharest
Our group of 8 adults recently ... visit three of the region's top attractions (Peles Castle, Bran Castle ...)
The beauty of Transylvania and the rest of northern Romania in October is unsurpassed in Europe
The pace of the tour was perfect. The scenery was spectacular.
Fantastic tour with a courteous and knowledgeable guide
He had come up with a realistic itinerary that met all of our expectations and more
Transylvania
His background in journalism results in excellent commentary on his country, its policies, its people and its geography
Romania, a jewel to be discovered
I found Touring Romania online and communicated with George, who later became our driver/guide
A Wonderful Guide
So if you are looking for a warm and caring guide with lots of local knowledge, whether traveling as a couple or in a small group, George would be the perfect choice
Fascinating country
He responded promptly to our inquiries in the planning process and was available to us 24/7 by phone
Fantastic tour guide
I am already looking forward to my next trip to Romania and will plan it around George\'s availability.
Amazing Experience with Touring Romania!
He did an amazing job of providing us with a balanced view of Romania ...
Fantastic trip to Romania - Many thanks, George!
In sum, I have never encountered a more responsive and dependable tour operator; one who listened to what we wanted to do and tailored a trip for me, my wife and daughter.
Danube Delta - Great Place for Filming our Documentary
He always replies very quickly ... via email, phone, WhatsApp, Skype
"Expert Guide in Romania...personally we think the best!" - September 2016
We had high expectations before our tour and George exceeded them in every way
"VERY smart choice to tour Romania with George" - August 2016
What an exciting moment when we visited my mom's childhood house
"Best tour guide in Romania" - September 2016
George is very knowledgeable about Romanian history
"Amazing tour with George - best guide ever!" - September 2016
At the end of the day I felt we had spent it with a friend
"Day trip to Brasov from Bucharest"
We were given full information about all the places visited.
"A Day Trip to Malancrav Village and the Carpathian Mountains"
Overall we enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Romania
"Great tour made so easy!"
I have travelled to over 65 countries and this was my first time using a private guide
"Amazing Service"
... It definitely made the experience at the Delta much more authentic and cozy
"Excellent Tour! Super!"
George made our 1-day tour to the Danube Delta truly enjoyable.
"Awesome Private Tour"
We found George from `Touring Romania` on the internet and got in touch with him about his private tours
"Fabulous Brashov Experience"
Thanks to George of Touring Romania for a well tailored itinerary that showed us one of the most significant cities in Romania
"Very good guide"
We went to different places like Peles Castle (which was my favorite), Bran Castle, etc.
"Great Experience"
Driving through the Romania countryside will afford numerous opportunities of interacting with locals in both road markets and small villages
"Enjoyable and Knowledgable Guide ..."
George took care of all the details such that I could sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery
"The Danube Delta – a magical encounter with nature"
Danube Delta, one of the world's natural heritage sights
"George was very flexible, professional and great to travel with."
[He] was able to meet all our needs
"The day trip to Sighisoara was wonderful."
Each of the eight of us wanted different things
"Day trips in Transylvania with Touring Romania"
He was quickly able to understand us and our interests and preferences
"Sighisoara and a visit to a Saxon home for lunch in Floresti"
I cannot say enough wonderful things about George Trandafir and TOURING ROMANIA.
"An excellent time in Romania"
We discovered George's website on the internet, and chose to use him based both on his reviews on Tripadvisor and his prompt replies to our emails.
"Bucharest communism tour"
I booked this tour with George after receiving a recommendation from another guide... and I was so glad I did
"Great four day/three night trip in Transylvania"
I had been wanting to visit the old Saxon cities and villages in Transylvania for years
"The unmissable allure of the Delta Danube"
I would thoroughly recommend a day trip here and with Touring Romania.
"Engaging and Flexible"
George was very responsive by email and Skype in preparation for the trip
"The most interesting day of our trip!"
George more than lived up to our expectations and made sure that we saw as much as we could
"Private Guide, A Perfect Choice with George!"
It was great to learn about things from the perspective of a local
"George - Best tour guide ever!"
I would definitely recommend George for any trip in Romania.
"Great experience with Touring Romania!"
Beautiful country, gentil people, good food, warmed and shining weather at summer.
"Shore Excursion to Burcharest"
During our 3-hours drive from Constanta to Burcharest George told us history/geography/stories about Romania
"Custom Tours by Knowledgeable, Engaging Local Guide"
I found George and his company, Touring Romania, online and was able to book a full day tour by car that covered a huge amount of ground.
"Ideal tourguide for a success excursion. Thanks, George !"
We spent 4 days trips with George, Director of Touring Romania.
"Our day tour through amazing Transylvania"
We enjoyed the travel, discovered so many nice villages like Biertan, Malancrav or Viscri
Un voyage de rêve avec Touring Romania
Après, le moment de magie est arrivé… À mon retour à Bucarest, je sentais les batteries rechargées, prêt à commencer mon travail.
"Fantastic guide, knowledgeable, personable and proffesional"
As he has spent time as a journalist too his knowledge in other areas is extensive making interesting conversation.
"Wonderful guide and country!"
I contacted 6 different tour operators, George was the fastest to reply.
"Friendly helpful and professional"
I had planned to visit Romania ... and came across this site Touring Romania.
"An expert who goes the extra mile to help!"
I can highly recommend George of Touring Romania...
"The Best Tour Guide for Seeing Romania!"
When I choose a private guide, I look for several important aspects ...
News
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Explore Central and Eastern Europe with Touring Romania!
We propose a private tour in Europe, starting in Bucharest, Romania, exploring Transylvania and moving to Hungary, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. [...]
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Captain NeMMo still lives in the Danube Delta!
In 1869, Jules Verne created his famous character "Captain Nemo". [...]
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Off the Beaten Path in Maramures - Come with us on a Private Guided Tour!
Maramures is the northern part of Transylvania and the most traditional area of Romania. Here, traditions are best kept for centuries. There are Village Museums all over the world, but we will take you to see the real deal! [...]
Only one free day ? No problem ! We'll show you few splendors of Romania: Bran and Peles Famous Castles, Brasov, Sibiu or Sighisoara Medieval Cities or the Fascinating Wild Danube Delta
With 2 free days, you'll have the chance to enjoy more of the Medieval Transylvania, amazing Transfagarasan Road or the Wildlife from Danube Delta, the only natural place from Romania in Unesco World Hertage
- Wildlife Adventure in Danube Delta - Guided Tour in 2 Days from Bucharest → 400.00€
- Famous Castles of Romania - Private Guided Tour - 2 days → 350.00€
- Top Gear Favorite Road: Transfagarasan - Private Guided Tour - 2 days → 325.00€
- Charming Sibiu - Private Guided Tour - 2 days → 300.00€
- Sighisoara: Pearl of Transylvania - Private Guided Tour - 2 days → 350.00€
Excelent opportunity to discover better Transylvania, Danube Delta, Black Sea or even Bucovina of the Painted Monasteries. 3 or 4 days will give you enough time to enjoy beautiful places of Romania
- Discover Transylvania - Private Guided Tour - 4 days (Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu) → 875.00€
- Wildlife Adventure in Danube Delta - Guided Tour in 3 Days → 550.00€
- Three Days in the Sky - Amazing Roads of Romania: Transalpina and Transfagarasan - Private Guided Tour - 3 days → 450.00€
- Summer City-Break: Danube Delta and Black Sea! → 350.00€
- Bucovina Monasteries, Via Transylvania - Private Guided Tour - 4 days → 725.00€
- Enjoy Magic of Christmas in Transylvania 5 Days Private Guided Tour → 800.00€
This is the best way to explore Romania ! We designed tours up to 2 weeks to cover all beautiful Romania. Medieval Transylvania, Traditional Maramures, Spiritual Bucovina or Wild Danube Delta are witing for you !
- Winter Experience in Transylvania - One Week Private Guided Tour → 1450.00€
- Explore Transylvania in One Week - Private Tour → 1350.00€
- Off the Beaten Path: Transylvania and Maramures in 11 Days - Private Tour → 1850.00€
- Explore Wildlife from Danube Delta - Private Tour → 950.00€
- Discover Transylvania and Wildlife of Danube Delta - 7 Days Private Guided Tour → 1550.00€
- Great Tour of Romania - 2 Weeks Private Tour → 2400.00€
- Bucovina and Transylvania Treasures - Private Guided Tour - 8 days → 1550.00€
- Best of Romania: Transylvania and Maramures - Private Guided Tour in 8 Days → 1800.00€
- Discover Maramures - A Journey Back in Time → 850.00€
- A journey back in time: Countryside Life from Transylvania and Maramures → 2100.00€
- Saxon Legacy in Transylvania - Private Guided Tour - 8 days → 1500.00€
- Discover Your Roots - Jewish Heritage in Romania - Private Tour in 2 weeks → 1075.00€
- Live like a King - Charles III Favorite Places in Romania - Private Guided Tour - 8 days → 1650.00€
- Enjoy Romania in One Week - Private Guided Tour - 7 days → 1550.00€
- Amazing Roads of Romania: Transfagarasan and Transalpina in 5 days - Private Guided Tour → 750.00€
- Private Tour From May 1st until May 8th, 2024 → 1250.00€
We encourage you to discover more European countries with us! Our Private Guided Tours start in Romania with a focus on Transylvania. We make our way into Central Europe to Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and Czech Republic. You can fly in into Bucharest, Cluj Napoca or Sibiu in Romania and fly out from other European capital after exploring Central Europe with us.
Reviews
Peter and Sue Jager - Australia
" "An excellent time in Romania"
We discovered George's website on the internet, and chose to use him based both on his reviews on Tripadvisor and his prompt replies to our emails. [...]
Lenore - USA
" Dream Trip
The entire trip was a dream. We felt incredibly safe during our time in Romania [...]
Tharindra T - USA
" Wonderful tour of Transylvania
I travel quite a bit and do not usually get tour guides. [...]