Sighisoara, Viscri & Rupea tour from Brasov: Three UNESCO sites

Three medieval fortified villages in one morning or afternoon

A guided tour from Brasov visiting three of Transylvania's oldest fortified sites: the Saxon village of Viscri with its white church, the medieval citadel of Sighisoara where Vlad Tepes was born, and Rupea Citadel perched on a basalt hill. Small groups of up to seven travel in a luxury Mercedes van with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Viscri, Sighisoara and Rupea Citadel

• Visit Viscri village and fortified church
• Taste local palinca and fruit syrup
• Explore Sighisoara medieval citadel
• See Vlad Tepes birthplace
• Tour Rupea Citadel on Cohalm Hill

The experience

The tour opens at Rupea Citadel, a fortress built starting in the 14th century on Cohalmului Hill and expanded through the 17th century as both a stronghold and refuge for surrounding villages. From its position at the junction of roads connecting Transylvania, Moldova and Wallachia, it commanded trade and craft routes for centuries. Documents from the 15th century list twelve active guilds inside its walls. You climb to the citadel overlooking the city below.

Next is Viscri, a 14th-century Saxon village with rustic streets and a UNESCO-listed fortified church known as the White Church. The stop includes time to walk the village, visit the church, and meet local peasants who offer homemade palinca (brandy) and hand-made products. You can taste the fruit syrup called socata. The village preserves the settlement pattern and architecture the Saxon colonists established centuries ago.

Sighisoara, the final stop, is one of Europe's most intact inhabited medieval citadels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Narrow streets lined with brightly colored houses open onto the central square. The city was born as a strategic and commercial hub at Central Europe's edges and remains one of the few fortified towns still lived in. You visit the house where Vlad Tepes, known as Dracula, was born in 1431. The medieval architecture and layout have been preserved in detail across the old town.

What’s included

• Transport in a luxury Mercedes van with air conditioning.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov.
• access to all three UNESCO sites (Viscri, Sighisoara and Rupea Citadel).
• time to walk the villages and visit the fortified churches.
• opportunity to meet local peasants and taste homemade palinca and fruit syrup in Viscri.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discovery Transylvania

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup in Brasov means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach three UNESCO sites in one morning or afternoon. The small group of up to seven and fixed itinerary fit the day into a single block without the planning of a self-guided route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What is Viscri's white church and why is it called that?

Viscri's fortified church sits on a hill at the edge of the 14th-century Saxon village and is painted white, which is how the village itself got its name. The church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and you visit it as part of the village stop.

Can I buy things from the local people in Viscri?

Yes. During the village visit, local peasants sell hand-made products and you can taste homemade palinca and the fruit syrup socata. You're free to purchase what interests you.

Where was Vlad Tepes born and can I see his house in Sighisoara?

Vlad Tepes was born in Sighisoara in 1431, and the tour includes a visit to the house where he was born. The city is also where he lived as a prince before becoming known as Dracula.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes transport in a luxury Mercedes van with air conditioning, a professional English-speaking guide, pickup and drop-off at your Brasov hotel, and access to all three sites. Entrance fees, lunch and gratuities are separate.

What's the group size and what kind of vehicle is used?

Groups are kept to a maximum of seven people, traveling together in a luxury Mercedes Vclass van or similar air-conditioned vehicle with full options.