Sibiu by bike
Overview
Discover one of Europe's most idyllic medieval city in a 3-4 hours bike tour that will include a mixture of history, culture and the green landscapes of this beautiful place. Located some 215 km north-west of Bucharest, Sibiu is one of the seven fortified cities in Transylvania, forming the Saxon fortified network Siebenburgen - the foundation of Saxon society. We will cross the old city center, reach the Sub Arini Park, later on Dumbrava forest and finish the tour at the majestic Astra Ethnographic Open air Museum for an option lunch.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Photos along the trip
- Professional English Speaking guide (we may also organize French or German speaking guide)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Sibiu
Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Sibiu presents itself as a true cultural capital of Romania, appealing to the tourists due to its medieval charm, its local gastronomy and traditions and to its natural landscape.
Our trip will start in the Old city Center -in the middle of the Big Square, at the old fountain. The buildings surrounding this market are all historical monuments, each of it having its own story and specific architecture.
From the Big Square we will pass, through a small passage under the Council Tower, to the Small Square, another meeting place for the locals and for the tourists. Living the old city, we will descend in the lower town and we will follow a cycling path toward the green are of the city to reach the biggest open-air museum in Romania â Astra Ethnographic Museum. This place is hosting various original traditional houses from all over Romania, old crafts and decorations from Transylvania. The open air museum is also hosting two traditional restaurants, a good opportunity to chat with your guide about the places you just visited.
Back to the Old city center, we will end the tour in the same place, near the old fountain of the citadel.
The tours include guidance, assistance and a refreshing drink. The tour can be customized based on your request and based on the sights you want to visit.
Main highlights:
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The Big Square and its attractions: The Catholic Church, Brukenthal Museum, the City Hall
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The Small Square
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Huet Square (including the Evangelic Cathedral)
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The Bridge of Lies
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The Tours Street, with few of the old defending towers and the defending Middle Age wall)
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The Hunting Museum (optional visit after the tour)
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Sub Arini Park - one of the oldest urban parks in Romania (19th Century)
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Astra Ethnographic Open air Museum â optional lunch inside the Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Use of bicycle.
- Use of helmet.
- photos along the trip.
- professional English Speaking guide (we may also organize French or German speaking guide).
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sibiu by bike is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sibiu by bike will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Photos along the trip
- Professional English Speaking guide (we may also organize French or German speaking guide)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
