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The 15 Bike Tours in Romania That Earn Their Price

17 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 bike tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Bucharest: Half Day Bike Tour - Cycling toward the Palace of Parliament
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Bucharest: Half Day Bike Tour

1.Half Day Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4 hours · from $44Our pick

Cycle through Bucharest’s old city, Communist-era boulevards, Parliament Palace, and Little Paris landmarks with an expert English-speaking guide.

“By far the best bicycle tour I've been on. I do one in every city I visit. Dan is incredibly knowledgable about the history of Romania. He's a history buff with a deep love for his country and thorough understanding of its social fabric. It was pouring but we managed to get through a fair amount of the programme. It was like a compressed interactive history lesson. His command of English is equivalent to a native speaker. Bring water proof clothing, jackets and gloves. It's a very safe cycle, almost completely in separate cycle lanes at a comfortable pace. Helmets provided, good bikes. It was a small group of 3…”

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Bucharest Half a Day Bike Tour - Hanul Gabroveni and the old city’s trading past
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Bucharest Half a Day Bike Tour

2.Bucharest Half a Day Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Cycle through Bucharest’s old center, communist landmarks, churches, and Revolution Square with a relaxed local guide in four hours.

“Nice trip, not to fast paced. Learnt a lot on the way. Our guide was great, very knowledgeable. A pleasant experience.”

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Bucharest: 2-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour - Old City beginnings at the Old Court Citadel
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Bucharest: 2-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour

3.2-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

See Bucharest by bike in two hours, from the Old Court and Calea Victoriei to Cismigiu Park and the vast Parliament Palace.

“Ed is a great guide - you can tell he loves Bucharest and its historic sights! He took us through the amazing old town, the park and main streets with care. We had lots of great photo opportunities and both me and my 9 year old thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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Bucharest Highlights Bike Tour - Hanul Gabroveni and the old commercial city
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Bucharest Highlights Bike Tour

4.Bucharest Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

See Bucharest’s old town, communist center, royal landmarks, and Revolution Square by bike with a lively English-speaking local guide.

“Ed was our guide and he was brilliant! This was a really fun & efficient way to see the main highlights of Bucharest with so much history packed in to every stop along the way. Ed really knew his stuff & it was fascinating to learn about the incredible history, culture & architecture from him. I would highly recommend this tour - you won’t be disappointed! 5 stars definitely!👍🤩”

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From Bucharest: Forest and Hills ATV Quad Bike Tour - Getting fitted out for mud, cold, and dust
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From Bucharest: Forest and Hills ATV Quad Bike Tour

5.Forest and Hills ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Ride quad bikes through forests, hills, villages, and river country south of Bucharest, with hotel transfers and equipment included.

“I enjoyed it very much. VLAD was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would book again. If you are going around this time (Nov), I would pack clothing and shoes to get dirty as we rode through ALOT of mud.”

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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland - Conacul Bellu and its old Romanian style
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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

6.Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Cycle through Romania’s Dealu Mare wine country, visit Bellu manor, and taste local wines with transfers, bikes, snacks, and 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!”

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Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour - Starting from Brasov at 8:00 in the morning
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Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours - Riding the Făgăraș Mountain trails
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Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours

8.Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Ride an e-bike beneath Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, visit Brâncoveanu Monastery, and enjoy a flexible small-group tour from Sâmbăta de Sus.

“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.”

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Bucharest Communist Bike Tour - The Palace of Parliament and communist megalomania
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Bucharest Communist Bike Tour

10.Bucharest Communist Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Explore Bucharest’s communist past by bike, from the old city and Parliament to Revolution Square, with a private four-hour guide.

“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.”

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The wine route by bike - The 12-kilometer ride to Rotenberg Winery
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The wine route by bike

11.The wine route by bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Cycle Romania’s Dealu Mare wine country, visit Bellu Manor and two acclaimed wineries, and enjoy tastings, snacks, and countryside views.

“Ionit was flexible and assessed our interests and abilities (two ambitious elders) in selecting the route. He was knowledgeable about the region’s wines and local history. We had a fantastic time!”

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Explore the Beauty of Sibiu with Full-Suspension E-Bikes!

Bucharest Bike Rentals - Why a flat city helps you see more
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Bucharest Bike Rentals

13.Bucharest Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $23Best value

Rent a bike, electric bike, or scooter in flat Bucharest for 24 hours and reach parks, palaces, museums, and old neighborhoods with ease.

“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.”

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From Cluj: Mountain Bike around Lake Dragan - The forest road to Alunu village
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From Cluj: Mountain Bike around Lake Dragan

14.Mountain Bike around Lake Dragan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $163

Cycle Lake Dragan from Cluj with guide Marcel, forest roads, mountain views, village stops, snacks, and a 200-meter climb.

“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!”

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Mountain Bike Day Tour around Brasov - What the itinerary looks like on the ground
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Mountain Bike Day Tour around Brasov

15.Mountain Bike Day Tour around Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $51

Ride forest roads from Poiana Brasov to Brasov with a guide, bike, and helmet included, choosing an easy or challenging route.

“It was a wet, cold and muddy day but I was still allowed to do the evening downhill ride back to Brasov where I was soon met by the guide to pick up the bike. Loved the experience and the bike trails are wide and well maintained. I followed thRead more”

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