Take a historical walk through Brasov’s medieval section and discover the largest Gothic church east of Vienna, the Town Council Square and the city’s 14th Century fortifications.
The tour ends with a general view of the Old Town from one of Brasov’s medieval towers.
When:
April – May: every day at 6 p.m.
June – September: every day at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
October – March: every day at 3 p.m.
Tour starts: from Piata Sfatului (Town Council Square), next to the fountain.
Tour ends: at Turnul Alb (the White Tower)
Duration: two hours and 30 minutes.
Cost: FREE.
No reservation is necessary.
If you liked the tour you can tip your tour guide.
More info: In the centre of the square stands the Old Town Hall (1420), now home to Brasov’s History Museum, while the southeast corner is dominated by the town’s most famous landmark, the Black Church.
The square is surrounded by the renaissance-style Merchant’s House (ex Cerbul Carpatin restaurant), the beautiful archway of the Orthodox Cathedral and the memorial museum of the Mureseanu family.
Short Hikes
Because Brasov is located at the foot of Mount Tampa,
there are several hiking trails that practically begin at the edge of the Old Town.
Here are a few options for short hikes from Brasov to the top of Tampa (3,133 ft.)
the highest observation point in Brasov:
Trail name: Drumul Serpentinelor (The Crocky Trail)
Trail marking: red triangle
Length: half mile
Aleea Brediceanu – Cablecar – Panoramic Restaurant – Peak Tampa
Trail name: Drumul Cavalerilor (Knights’ Trail)
Trail marking: Blue Band
Length: 1.5 miles
Bastionul Tesatorilor – Peak Tampa – the trail continues to Poiana Brasov ski town (three hours each way)
Trail name: Dealul Melcilor (Snails’ Hill)
Trail marking: Blue Triangle
Length: 1.5 miles
Dealul Melcilor – Saua Tampei – Peak Tampa
Trail name: Treptele lui Gabony (Gabony’s Steps)
Trail marking: Yellow Triangle
Length: 1.8 miles (one hour)
Bastionul Funarilor – Promenada Tampei – Drumul Scarilor – Peak Tampa
This is the most demanding trail, with two steep ascents including a 167-step climb.
However, it offers more spectacular panoramic views of the city of Brasov than any other trail.
