We are a Bucharest-based company with more than 15 years experience in the touring and travel industry. We organize private guided tours all over Romania and offer our guests full flexibility and personal decision in crafting a unique tour that suits their wishes. Embark with us in a journey that will take you through spectacular landscapes, traditional villages or modern cities. You will discover Medieval castles, fairy-tale places, the impressive Carpathian Mountains and amazing wildlife.
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Crafted Tours Romania is a local company with more than 15 years experience in the touring and hospitality industry. We put the foundation of this private company as an alternative to the big bus tours, willing to offer our guests full flexibility and personal decision in organizing a tour in Romania. We craft tours based on your specific wishes, hoping to deliver a memorable experience in Romania as a final result.
During these 15 years we have made strong connections with hotels, restaurants and museums, thus we will recommend you what we have experienced. Of course, we also have a licence and legal accreditation from the National Ministry of Tourism in Romania.
Our company organizes exclusively private tours, all over Romania. We feel happy and honored to organize tours in Romania, with people from all over the world. What can be more beautiful and energizing than visiting the beautiful landscapes of the Carpathian mountains, discovering the rural and authentic life in the German Saxon villages, medieval citadels, castles, taking a tour in the wildlife of the Danube's Delta, with its endangered species of birds, or just exploring the urban and modern life of Romanian cities and Bucharest, the capital.
We offer travel advice for anyone who is planning a trip to Romania. Avoid the hassle of finding how, where or what is the best option for you by simply asking us for a recommendation. We would be honored to offer you any kind of information. Romania is waiting for you!
We know and love Romania. We do our job with passion and dedication. We have good English speaking guides. They are professional, friendly and attentive with our guests. Our cars are clean, air conditioned and safe!
We offer private tours with a personal touch. Our website presents a selection of tours we have done so far, but you can make your own itinerary: choose the time that is convenient to you, decide what would you like to see and we will craft a tour especially for you.
At the end, we have competitive rates and we offer good value for your money.
Toni Tatar
Crafted Tours Romania
office@crafted-tours-romania.com
004 0727 36 86 56
Open daily: 08.00 - 23.00
Georgiana from UK: Would highly recommend this experience! Toni Tatar is super knowledgeable, really nice and passionate about touring, as well as accommodating to our questions and interests I.e. we asked him to incorporate more details about communism in the tour, which he gladly did and adapted the route as well to this request. Also we got lots of other recommendations from him regarding other spots of interest in Bucharest (including restaurants for example) as well as for the rest of our trip within Romania. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it further for sure!
Alexander from Serbia: It was very Informative. The guide is friendly and precise. I recommend it for anyone. You should definitely try it when you come to Bucharest.
Jeroen from the Netherlands: "Great way to get to know Bucharest! hat a great way of walking through Bucharest. Manuela knows so many facts about the city and she takes the time to show them to you. We had a tour as a couple and she answered all if our questions. Tips for restaurants, places to visit and shops to go to, she knows it all. We highly recommend this tour to all people who visit Bucharest and want an honest opinion about the city and his residents."
Sarah from UK: "A fabulous experience. Manuela presented the tour in a really friendly and informative manner. We learnt so much from her about Bucharest and it's history. She was also incredibly thoughtful taking care of my 83 year old father in the tour, incorporating small rest stops when needed and even joined us for a cup of tea. I would really recommend this tour as it leaves you feeling more connected to the city and it's wonderful culture. Thank you so much."
Jonathan from USA: Toni Tatar was a great tour guide! We went to all the amazing spots in Bucharest. Toni had so much knowledge about the whole town. He even hung out with us after the tour in old town Bucharest.
Maria from Cyprus: Superb!! Very well known guidance. TONI Tatar is a very educated and friendly guide. We saw many important landmarks and learned a lot. I truly recommend it. You will not regret it!
Pat from USA: "The tour is designed specifically for your needs. The pick up time was adjusted when my flight was delayed and I was able to indicate my special interests. The guides humored me and let me have a drink in a hookah bar because it was something I wanted to do. When I showed interest in a topic they were very knowledgeable and expanded on it."
Lou from Australia: "I took this driving tour with Toni Tatar to get an over-view of Bucharest. Toni has very good knowledge, is easy to communicate with in English and is very helpful. The tour was made very easy, pleasant and informative. I would recommend this tour."
Linda D. from UK: "Myself and friend stayed at the Rembrandt hotel, were Toni Tatar very kindly organised two private tours one was a combined city tour with the Communist and the other to Bran castle, Pele's and Brasov, both were excellent, got to see and do everything we wanted, was tailored to our needs and lovely personal service from both Toni and Marius. Would highly recommend this company."
Carmen S. from Australia: "We had no idea what to expect, but what we got was one of the highlights of the trip. Picture a vicious megalomaniac with access to unlimited budget. Add a wife who was worse than he was. Then follow their demise by starting at the place where he gave his final speech. Toni Tatar, our guide, brought a taping of the event and so standing where the protesters were made us feel like we were there. Next we saw their Spring Palace, with a tour of the tackiest 50 room mansion, which was where they lived. Finally, we went to the second largest building in the world, which they were building to replace the mansion for some $8 billion: eight stories above ground, six below of Stalinesque. It was so large, we couldn't get the entire building in our picture. Seeing the 1800 chandeliers (actually you only can see a fraction of them) the ballroom, their studies the size of basketball stadiums, and the auditorium for operas and speeches, gave you enough of a taste for what was planned. Toni had arranged it, took us to the locations, and gave us a background so we could understand what happened. He also helped us get to and from the airport and buy train tickets. We were impressed with his concern for the safety and well being of his clients. We give kudos to him and urge others to contact him if you want a top notch experience for a reasonable price."
Gal from UK: My wife and I booked the trip on a Beautiful Saturday and it was well worth it. Our guide Marius picked us up promptly at 8:00 in the morning - Car was very clean and comfortable. Marius was a first rate guide that provided us with much information on Romania and the places we visited. He went out of his way to get my wife and I to the front of line ups for our tours. Marius thank you - you are our new Best Friend in Romania. We first visited the Peles castle with its ornate and furnished interior. Then off for lunch at a nice restaurant chosen by Marius in Bran. Then a short walk to the Bran/Dracula castle perched on a rocky out crop. Very nice interior and grounds - the favourite of Queen Mary - fascinating family history. Then we were off to Braşov for a quick old town center tour and a relaxing beer in the main square. It is a long full day trip and at the mercy of traffic and construction - we were delayed on way home due to a serious accident. All in all a very worthwhile trip that all should make when visiting Bucharest/Romania. Now the following day we are off to see the Bon Jovi Concert In Center of Bucharest. Then off through Central Romania to Arad in the North - this is a beautiful country with lots to see and do.
Curri from USA: Had a great tour with Toni Tatar. Toni was very attentive and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the tour. He is very knowledgeable about Romania and shared a lot of information with us. I think one of my favorite parts of the trip was eating lunch with Toni after our visit to Bran castle. Toni recommended some delicious traditional dishes and we got a chance to ask a lot of questions and learn so much about this beautiful country.
Giuseppe from Italy: Toni gave us an amazing tour! We came to Romania as part of our honeymoon and we couldn't have been with a better guide to make our trip unforgettable! Toni Tatar truly does care about sharing the history and culture of Romania ! And went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time! Would 1000% recommend. Thanks Toni again for everything!
Soe from USA: Toni Tatar was an excellent tour guide. He was awesome throughout the whole tour and not only that he went out of his way to arrange a tour on the following day. He was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. He not only took us to all the places but he made sure we were comfortable. This was one of the best tours I’ve taken. He also show us the most famous dessert in Romania.
Catherine V.: "It was wonderful! Toni Tatar was our guide and it was a wonderful visit tour! It's easy to communicate with him in English. What a crazy day, he knows so much thing about Romania, I was totally facinated! He is completly passionate! We really appreciate this tour, it was an amazing experience! Toni and his colleagues are so friendly and you can feel how they love to do the best for their customers. It's one of our best memories and you hope to come back as soon as possible for discovering more and more about Romania!"
Christopher from Chicago: "A day well spent! While this ends up being a long day, it's well worth it to have a driver/guide to maximize your time in Transylvania. Our guide, Marius, was great. Very friendly, helpful and easy going. He picked us up on time at 8 am at our hotel and took us to Pelisor and Peles castles, then on to Bran Castle for a nice lunch and then tour, and finally to Brasov, where we walked around for about 45 minutes. We had a few stops along the way at Romania's amazing petrol stations to stretch, get coffee, use the toilet, etc. Note that the drive both coming and going can be rather long due to traffic (it took us 3:45 hrs to get back from Brasov), so bring something to amuse yourself in the car."
Vicky from UK: "We took a pirvate tour to the two castles in Transylvania: the bran castle and the peles castle. We also visited Brasov. The car was very comfortable and clean and our driver-guide Marius was very professional. Best impressions."
WalGal from Toronto: "My wife and I booked the trip on a Beautiful Saturday and it was well worth it. Our guide Marius picked us up promptly at 8:00 in the morning - Car was very clean and comfortable. Marius was a first rate guide that provided us with much information on Romania and the places we visited. He went out of his way to get my wife and I to the front of line ups for our tours. Marius thank you - you are our new Best Friend in Romania. We first visited the Peles castle with its ornate and furnished interior. Then off for lunch at a nice restaurant chosen by Marius in Bran. Then a short walk to the Bran/Dracula castle perched on a rocky out crop. Very nice interior and grounds - the favourite of Queen Mary - fascinating family history. Then we were off to Braşov for a quick old town center tour and a relaxing beer in the main square. It is a long full day trip and at the mercy of traffic and construction- we were delayed on way home due to a serious accident. All in all a very worthwhile trip that all should make when visiting Bucharest/Romania."
Fannye from Sweeden: We went on a private tour to the back sea with sweet Toni Tatar. Toni was a very nice and passionette guide. We went around Constanta and then to the beach.We had lunch with toni in constanta and it was oneof the best trips of our lives.
Edmundo from New Mexico: "Highly Recommend Toni's Crafted Tours Romania! My wife and I found Crafted Tours on Tripadvisor and based on reviews we read and a phone call I had with Toni Tatar, the owner, we pre-booked this tour with him a month before we left for on our trip. The morning of our tour Toni met us in our hotel lobby and we took off in a very clean late model SUV for a pleasant 2+ hour drive to Constanta and the Black Sea. Toni is very articulate, patient, informative and pleasant. The tour was great but Toni Tatar made it that much more enjoyable. He is trustworthy and a man of his word."
Melissa from USA: We loved our trip with Toni Tatar. It was a wonderful day on the Danube and Toni was very knowledgeableand understanding of our shenanigans! We would definitely recommend.
Marija from Newcastle: "First rate private tour with Toni Tatar. My husband and I enjoyed a 3 day tour of Transylvania with Toni. What an incredible experience. Toni is a great guide very knowledgeable, kind and friendly and it was a great introduction to our first visit to Romania. We visited Peles Castle, from the outside it looks like a grand Bavarian castle. The rooms are lavishly decorated. We then went onto Bran castle which does look like a Vampire's home with its turrets and steep stairs. We stayed overnight in Brasov a lovely medieval town. On the second day we visited Prejmer fortified church, now on UNESCO'S world Heritage list. On to Sighisoara, the citadel is spectacular on a rocky outcrop. Its the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, the implayer. We stayed overnight in Sibiu. The following day we did a walking tour of Sibiu with its lovely painted houses, churches, nice local restaurants and welcoming atmosphere. On the way back to Bucharest visited Cozia monastery the earliest example of Byzantine architecture in Wallachia. Toni was a safe and careful driver, the car was very comfortable and clean. Toni gave us tips on what to eat and where, which was very helpful. I would definitely recommend booking your tours with Toni Tatar. Thanks once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you."
1World2TravelOn from Washington DC: "Perfect Two Days! We arranged for Toni to take us on a two day tour of Transylvania. Toni Tatar is very knowledgeable and arranged for an amazing trip. The visits to Peles and Bran Castles when off without a hitch. He arranged a hotel for us in Sighisora that was quaint and perfect. The next day we visited several of the fortified churches in the area on our way back to Bucharest. Book with Toni, you will have a great time."
Richart T.: "Painted Monasteres of Bucovina and transyvsnia. Toni Tatar did an excellent job. He was a pleasant traveling companion. He did everything to make the trip enjoyable for me."
Gretts from USA: We spent 4 full days with Toni Tatar guiding us through Transylvania and Bucharest. We had long days but he managed to get us to everything we wanted to see in the area. He’s a very well informed guide and helpful in every instance. I also found him to be organized and his itinerary well planned to maximize the time of our short visit. Overall, full recommendation for you to use his services.
Charlie H.: "Incredible five day tour of Transylvania. From medieval castles, fortresses, citadels and wonderful tours of ancient cities and churches - virtually every place on the itinerary was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Tony, was extremely accommodating and we felt like "family" throughout the entire time. His knowledge of the history amazed us and the sites visited were thoroughly explained - we learned a lot from the experience and couldn't have had a better guide. He was always on time, up-beat and eager to share the many facets of Romania's history with us, spanning the early days of the region up to and including videos of the beginning of the revolution of 1989 when the communist government was overthrown. Would highly recommend this tour. If you only have a week to spend in Romania - this is the best bang for your buck."
Sightsee400243: "Our trip with Crafted Tours Romania exceeded our expectations. When we booked the tour, we were unsure how many of the sites would be open in January, and were pleasantly pleased that almost all of them were open and accessible. For the few that were not, Toni Tatar our tour guide, substituted other sites that he knew we would enjoy. Toni's knowledge gave us a greater appreciation of the historical significance of all the sites we toured. And with backgound info from Toni, we enjoyed evenings on our exploring Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara. We would highly recommend this tour and Toni."
Avengers74 from Naples: "A paradise! Fabulous place to spend a whole day in total relaxation away from the urban chaos. The outdoor swimming pool is beautiful, especially in winter because you could immerse yourself in the hot water surrounded by snow. The restaurant service is also excellent, good food at a good price. Too bad that with children under 16 you cannot access all areas."
To book your tour please choose one of the following methods:
• send us a message via the contact form of the tour.
• send us an email at
office@crafted-tours-romania.com mentioning the tour you want to book, dates, and number of people.
• call us at
004 0727 36 86 56.
2. If I book a tour online when and how will I receive the tour confirmation?
We confirm all the bookings by email in 24 hours' time. If you didn't get your tour confirmation on email please check your spam, bulk or junk folders. If you still don't have it, please call us or email us.
3. Can I make changes to an existing booking?
Depending on the change you want to make we will try to make everything possible to make it happen. For example, if you want to change the tour dates, we will make the changes depending on the availability of the guides in those
periods or if you want to change the itinerary, we will gladly work with you in finding the best alternative. However, it's best to always let us know about any change you would like to make to the tour as much in advance as possible.
Major alterations of itinerary that imply hotel reservation changes are subject to rooms availability. Please note that in the case of last-minute hotel cancellations, hotels charge penalties that can be up to 100% of the
reservation cost. Additional costs generated by on-tour changes will be billed separately.
4. How do I pay for the tour I booked?
For Bucharest Tours you will pay in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.
For day-trips and multi-day tours a minimum of 25% deposit is required at the moment of booking. This can be done by credit / debit card.
The rest of the amount can be settled by the following payment methods:
• Cash (Euro, Dollars, Pounds or local money RON) - paid to the guide on the day of the tour.
• Bank Transfer (Euro or local money RON) – at least 7 days before the tour day.
• Credit/debit Card (+4% transaction fee) – anytime, including the day of the tour.
• PayPal (+4% transaction fee) - anytime, including the day of the tour.
5. How can I cancel my booking?
In order to cancel your booking please send us an email at office@crafted-tours-romania.com. If you do not get a confirmation of your cancellation within 24 hours by email please call us. We are not responsible if your email message did not reach us.
6. How much will I be charged if I cancel my booking?
Terms of cancellation and penalty fees for multi-days tours:
• Cancellation received less than 49 days = 25% penalty on total amount.
• Cancellation received less than 35 days = 50% penalty on total amount.
• Cancellation received less than 21 days = 100% penalty on total amount.
Terms of cancellation and penalty fees for days trips and city tours:
• Cancellation received less than 7 days = 25% penalty on total amount.
• Cancellation received less than 5 days = 50% penalty on total amount.
• Cancellation received less than 3 days = 100% penalty on total amount.
7. Will tours be cancelled in case of bad weather?
We rarely cancel a tour because of the weather conditions (very heavy snow during the winter). In such unforeseen cases, we offer a full refund.
8. How do I meet with the guide?
Depending on the type of the tour you booked you either meet with the guide at a certain meeting point or you get picked up at the hotel.
For Bucharest walking tours depending on the tour we usually have a meeting point (in front of the Romanian Athenaeum or in front of the National Museum of Romanian History).
For tours outside Bucharest or Bucharest tours which require a car and driver the pick-up and drop-off from a central hotel is included in the price and will be offered.
However, when receiving the tour confirmation, we will give you all the details regarding how you meet with your guide and, also, it's good to know we are flexible on this point in case you want to make certain modifications.
9. Are the entrance fees (at the museum / castles etc.) included in the tour price?
Depending on the type of the tour some have the entrances includes and some not. You can find this information by checking the "What's included" section of each tour listed on our website.
In case you want a full personalized tour please mention when contacting us if you wish to have the entrances fees included in the tour price or you prefer to pay the separately, at each landmark.
Yes, of course! One of the major advantages you have by choosing us as your guides for exploring Romania is that we can make full customized tours. Just tell us what places you would like to visit, the number of persons, the time of travel and we will prepare a crafted tour according to your wishes.
We are flexible 😊 and depending on the changes you wish to make to the pre-set itinerary we will do our best to fulfil all expectations (additional detours to certain landmarks or spending more time at the places you like the most) but if this involves aspects that are out of our hand (the time table of the museums / attractions, bad weather conditions, no availability for certain tickets / bookings) we might not be able to do it.
12. Is Romania part of the Euro? Can I use foreign currency?
Although we have been part of the EU since 2007, many people make the mistake of thinking we use the Euro. This is not true. We use our national currency, the LEU (official known as the RON). So, when planning your tours of Romania, take into consideration that you will need some local currency. This is because most of the shops, restaurants and sites will not accept foreign currency. Nevertheless, on a tour of Romania, one must not worry. Most of the hotels will take Euros, plus there are plenty of ATM's and exchange offices available. Just remember that to change money, you will need a photo ID. If you are planning to pay by card, just remember, before leaving on a tour of Romania, to talk to your bank and let them know you will be spending time here, so that your card will not be blocked.
No, but we recommend to all of our customers to carry a personal medical & travel insurance that would cover any health-related costs that might occur during the trip.
14. How do I provide feedback after taking the tour?
YES, please 😊! We love reviews and feedback and we rely on them to always improve our services. You will always receive a follow up email with the details where you can share your comments on the tour. Our company is listed online on various websites so reviews on TripAdvisor, Facebook and Google help us a lot in spreading the word.
Didn't find the answer? Send us your question at office@crafted-tours-romania.com and we will respond as soon as possible.