Walking tour: Old Brașov – extended tour
A classic walking tour ON and OFF the beater track
Overview

So you have half a day at your disposal and you want to discover the history of Brașov without haste, in a relaxed pace?
You can do this with a passionate and enthusiastic guide who will delight you with stories and legends about the main tourist attractions and outstanding personalities of the city.
It looks like you just discovered the perfect tour for you. Come with us to unravel the fascinating history of the city which in the Middle Age was the most important trading center between Vienna and Constantinople (Istanbul), and you will find unique details about the life and business of the old inhabitants of Brasov, along with pleasant surprises, in a typical Brasov experience.
What do you visit:
- Livada Poștei (loosely translated as “The orchard of the Post Office”)
- Mureșenilor Street and entrance to the Roman Catholic Church *
- Council Square general presentation and Council Tower – exterior
- Black Church presentation from the outside
- Honterus Court and High School – the imprint of Johanness Honterus in Brasov culture, Honterus’ reform
- Rope Street and Rope Street Museum
- Ecaterina’s Gate
- The walls of the old Citadell
- Șaguna High School – outside presentation
- Union Square and St. Nicholas Church
- Short presentation of the First Romanian School from the outside
- sub-Tâmpa Promenade with impressive views over the old Brașov
* except for religious services and days when the church is closed or organizing events
Includes 1 plain / sparkling water of 0.5 l per person.
Itinerary
- Livada Poștei (loosely translated as “The orchard of the Post Office”)
- Mureșenilor Street and entrance to the Roman Catholic Church *
- Council Square general presentation and Council Tower – exterior
- Black Church presentation from the outside
- Honterus Court and High School – the imprint of Johanness Honterus in Brasov culture, Honterus’ reform
- Rope Street and Rope Street Museum
- Kathrine’s Gate
- The walls of the old Citadell
- Șaguna High School – outside presentation
- Union Square and St. Nicholas Church
- Short presentation of the First Romanian School from the outside
- Sub-Tâmpa Promenade with impressive views over the old Brașov
* except for religious services and days when the church is closed or organizing events
Gallery

Romanian Church in The Council Square

Kronstadt Citadell in XV century. Photo source: internet

St. Nicholas Church in Schei

Council Square as seen from the tower of The Black Church

Apollonia Hirscher / foto: siebenbruger.de

Entrance of The Roman-Catholic Church

Detail of The Black Church

Mureșenilor St. – Detail of Werzar House
Essential info
In order for you to have a pleasant experience, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking longer distances or sports shoes and light, comfortable clothing.
On hot summer days, your sun-hat and sun-glasses, along with sun-screen, can be your best friends during the walking tour.
Please keep all children attended at all times and well hydrated. If children are not used to walking long distances a stroller would be highly recommended.







