Romania · CYCLING TOURS
The 15 cycling tours below are ordered on merit, with the price, the length of the day and the kind of traveller each one suits.
A 4-hour bike tour through Bucharest’s old city and Communist-era monuments, ending at Victoria Boulevard for grand architecture and stories.
“Excellent, unfortunately I was the only person to sign up to this so received a message with a fabulous alternative a walking tour - great way to explore and learn about the history - would highly recommend!”
Ride Bucharest for 4 hours with a small group bike tour. Free-entry stops, great guides like Lucia, and a clear communist-era story.
“Not just a bike tour. A history tour as well! Very knowledgeable guide. This tour should be day 1 of your trip.”
Bike Bucharest in 2 hours: Old Town, Calea Victoriei, Cismigiu Park, and Ceausescu's Palace, with an English guide.
“Ed was a brilliant guide and gave us a fabulous introduction to Bucharest”
A 2-hour Bucharest bike tour that strings together early, communist, and modern landmarks fast, with witty guides and minimal walking.
“Great tour. Wonderful way to see the city. Alex knows his stuff. Drove all over the main points of the city and showed us all we needed to know.”
Bike through Dealu Mare vineyards from Bucharest, taste boutique wines with snacks, and tour Conacul Bellu in a small group.
“We had an excellent experience on this tour with Oana! She picked us up on time in clean and safe transport to take us to Dealu Mare. The bikes were great quality and the route boasted magnificent views before the main events - wine tasting! We visited two vineyards where we were greeted by friendly hosts, tours of the facilities, plenty of nibbles, and superb selection of wines! Certainly not shy with the pours either! Highly recommended tour!”
Climb Romania’s famed Transfăgărășan by e-bike to Lake Balea, stop for waterfall views, and enjoy mountain top time with a small English-speaking group.
“We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!”
Guided e-bike ride from Sâmbăta de Sus into the Făgăraș Mountains and Brancoveanu Monastery, small group, English guide, great views.
“We did a great E biking tour. Iulian chose a route with great views and thrilling downhill passages. It was fun for the entire family.”
Ride through Bucharest’s communist era in a 4-hour bike tour, stopping at the parliament, Casa Radio, and Revolution Square.
“Good bike tour including a pit stop accross Bucharest with our very knowledgeable guide Chorea!”
Rent an e-bike, city bike, or scooter in Bucharest, get a map and tips, and glide past major landmarks with an included helmet.
“Great bikes! Good communication. We had a pleasant time in Bucharest! Great to be able to rent these good bikes.”
4-hour English-guided bike tour through Bucharest communist landmarks, from $54.13 per person, with free stop admissions.
“This was a perfect way to spend a morning/afternoon in Bucharest. Alex was knowledgeable and excited about Romania’s history. Saw all the highlights and had a nice break in the shade.”
Cycle through Romania’s Dealu Mare wine country from Bucharest, with museum time, two tastings, snacks, and easy support.
“Our guide and owner of this amazing experience was lonuts. He is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas visited and Romania in general. He made sure the bikes were adjusted just right for each of us before we started. The bikes he provided were in excellent condition. The entire journey was approximately 18 miles. He provided each of us with a bottle of water. We stopped several times to make sure we were okay and to rest. The journey took us through several small towns, fields of sunflowers and grape vines. Our stay at the vineyard was one of the best we have ever experienced. We had an…”
5.5-hour e-bike tour around Sibiu with Bulls full-suspension bikes, a certified guide, scenic photo stops, picnic, and Romanian dishes.
“Reviews 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙞 on August 3 - great experience. Wanted to attach some photos from our bike tour so here they are.”
Rent an electric bike or scooter in flat Bucharest for $23, then pedal to top sights like Ceausescu’s Palace and parks all day.
“Bucharest is a tough city to bike in. There’s not much cycling infrastructure. Having said that, there are plenty of parks and forested residential streets to safely explore. The price for the rental was reasonable and I was able to use it all day long (I returned it at 7 and could’ve stayed later). My non-electric road bike held up great with no mechanical issues/flat tires.”
E-bike ride from Brasov to Transfăgărășan and Balea Lake, reaching 2050 m. Small group, guided by Andrei, epic Carpathian views.
“Andrei is a an experienced and professional guide as well as a really nice person. I very much enjoyed the bike ride up to balea lake - which is manageable for non experienced bikers thanks to the e-bike - and the stunning views. The downhill ride was a lot of fun too and Andrei adapts to your speed and fitness level. Highly recommendable!”
Mountain bike around Lake Dragan from Cluj. Forest trails, climbs, Vladeasa views, and a small-group guide with bike, helmet, food, and water.
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Marcel our guide. He is very experienced and knowledgeable with the terrain and helped us with setting up our bike so we felt comfortable. If you want to get away and have some adventure you will not be disappointed It was the highlight of our trip never expected It to be so beautiful. Enjoyed a lemonade at a scenic hotel on the way back. What a treat!”
Castles and bears, salt and water — the country sorted by the kind of day it makes.
