Sibiu day tour from Cluj: Medieval squares and wine tasting

Five wines and a tower overlooking the Carpathians

A full-day tour from Cluj explores Sibiu's medieval old town (its three main squares, fortifications and the Evangelical Church tower), then moves to a vineyard for a tasting of five distinct Transylvanian wines. A professional English-speaking guide leads the route. Hotel pickup is included on private tours, and lunch at a local restaurant breaks the day in half. The tour involves light walking over paved surfaces and cobblestones, with stairs to climb, and runs approximately nine hours depending on traffic and your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sibiu and wine tasting

• Walk through three medieval squares
• Learn about Samuel von Brukenthal
• Ascend Evangelical Church tower
• Enjoy views of Carpathian Mountains
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Visit scenic vineyard
• Taste five Transylvanian wine varieties

The experience

Sibiu's old town centers on three medieval squares connected by narrow streets and ringed by four fortifications. The tour walks you through them, starting with the Liars' Bridge (a crossing with a local legend attached to its name), and then into each square to see the distinctive colourful architecture the city is known for. The houses here have a particular feature: rows of small windows set high in the roofline, which locals call "eyes," and the guide explains why they became a signature of Sibiu's design. One optional stop lets you climb the tower of the Evangelical Church, where the height gives you a clear view across the city toward the Carpathian Mountains rising beyond it.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the route moves to a vineyard for a tasting of five distinct wine varieties. This is the second half of the day, and it gives you a chance to sample Transylvanian wines in a setting where they are made. The tasting is included on the private tour with wine option. On the shared tour it is also included. On the private tour without wine, you skip this stop and return to Cluj earlier.

The walking is light, about two hours across the day, but the terrain mixes paved streets with cobblestones, and the church tower involves stairs without handrails, so wear shoes with grip and be ready to use your legs. The full day runs nine hours from pickup to drop-off, though traffic and how long you spend in each square or at the vineyard can shift that. A professional guide who speaks English (French available on request) leads the route and drives the minibus or private vehicle, so you do not navigate or worry about parking.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide and driver.
• all transportation by private vehicle or minibus with gas, road tax and parking included.
• entry ticket to the Evangelical Church.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• wine tasting of five distinct varieties (on private tour with wine and shared tour options).
• hotel pickup and drop-off (private tours only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour without wine tastingGuide in English or French · 08:301 to 7 participants. Pickup is included.

Private tour with wine tastingGuide in English or French · 08:30Group of 4 to 7 participants: this option guarantees that no other traveller will join your tour. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 89 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Get a Cluj Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down; pick the private tour with wine if you prefer a flexible pace and want the full vineyard experience; go private without wine if you'd rather skip the tasting and return to Cluj earlier in the afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What are the three medieval squares in Sibiu that the tour visits?

The tour walks through Sibiu's three main medieval squares, though the guide chooses which ones based on the day and your interests. Each square has its own character within the old town's fortified layout, and the route connects them on foot through the narrow streets between.

Can I skip the wine tasting if I book the private tour?

Yes. The private tour comes in two versions at checkout: one that includes the vineyard and five-wine tasting, and one without it. Choose the option that suits your preference. The no-wine version returns you to Cluj earlier in the afternoon.

How much climbing and walking is involved in this tour?

The walking is light: roughly two hours spread across the nine-hour day. The terrain is mostly paved streets and cobblestones in the old town, but the optional Evangelical Church tower involves climbing stairs without handrails to reach the top. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip on uneven surfaces.

Is the Evangelical Church tower visit included, or is it optional?

The tower climb is optional. You can choose to ascend for views of the city and Carpathian Mountains, or stay at ground level and explore the square instead. The guide will let you decide when you reach it.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes the professional guide, all transportation by minibus or private vehicle, entry to the Evangelical Church, lunch at a local restaurant, and the wine tasting (on the options that feature it). Your personal meals and drinks beyond lunch, and any extras you buy in the squares or at the vineyard, are separate.

Do I need to be a certain age to participate in the wine tasting?

Yes, the minimum age for the wine tasting is 18 years old. If you are under 18 and book a private tour with wine, you can still join the tour but will skip the vineyard tasting portion.