Brasov with a Local: Mt. Tampa, Farmers' Market & Home-Hosted Meal

Brasov is my hometown and I want to show you a side you won't discover as a tourist! First, we'll go on a walk on the hills around Brasov to get superb views. Then we visit a farmers market for a cultural shock. Finally, we go to my home where my wife will cook a delicious meal for us. Because the true spirit of Brasov and Romanian culture is experienced at the dinner table - and I invite you!

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What you need to know about this Brasov with a local tour:

A 3-4h private experience starting between 9-11am for a guided walk with a native of Brasov and finishing with a home-cooked meal.
For the walk you can choose between Mount Tampa or an easy hike on the hills around Brasov to an unique viewpoint known only by locals.
Then we'll visit a typical farmers' market where you'll have a cultural shock and I can show you the best Romanian foods and produce.
Finally we go back to my home where my wife who is an excellent cook will be waiting for us with a 3-course dinner, Romanian wine and beer.
Please book with as much advance notice as possible so we don't make other plans. Let me know if you have any dietary preferences.

Additional information

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and a bit of hiking (sports shoes are ok).

The cost for the cable car up to Tampa Mountain is not included - 3 Euro/person.

Moments to expect

Walk to a unique viewpoint of Brasov

In the hills surrounding Brasov there are several unique shrines called 'troițe' built for religious worship by Romanians centuries ago. They're located in inspiring places with beautiful views of the old part of Brasov called Schei. We'll go for a light walk 1-1,5h to one of them so you get a unique panorama of the city. And on the way I'll tell you more about history and local life in Brasov.

[Alternative] Go up to Tampa Hill, and then we hike down

Or we can grab the cable car up to Tampa Hill where the famous Hollywood-style Brasov sign is. From 400m above everything looks better, including views of Piatra Craiului Mts and Transylvania's vast plains in the distance. From there we hike down back to the city (1h) and stop along the way when more beautiful views show up.

Walk on Brasov's old and side streets

I'll take you through the side streets of Brasov Old Town full of old houses, beautifully restored and well kept. You'll discover another side of the city far from the tourist crowds - my favourite - and have plenty of opportunities for great photos!

Visit a farmer's market

We leave the Old Town area and head to another part of the city where I live. But first, we're going to stop at the local farmers' market for a cultural shock! We'll check seasonal products and I'll show you Romanian and regional meat, cheese and pastry specialties in case you want to buy something.

A delicious 3-course home-cooked meal

Finally, the moment we've been waiting for! My wife is an excellent cook and we love having people for dinner. She will be waiting for us with a typical 3-course meal: a ciorba (soup), a main dish and desert. And I'll pour you a glass of the best Romanian wine or beer, as you prefer. And we'll have a great time while you find out more about the everyday lives, culture and spirit of Romanian people. It will be our pleasure to welcome you in our home!

How to book?

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Flexible payment and cancelation
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Children prices

2 x 60 Euro

How to book this tour?

Choose how many people and when
Request a booking and fill in your details
Flexible payment and cancelation
Guide answers in 24h
Children prices

Guide

Vlad

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I have been in love with my country for all my life, probably because of all the trips I made during childhood. Now, I like photographing remote parts and villages in Romania and discovering people, places, lights and old habits. Join me!

I like: photography, running, biking, hiking

I speak: english, romanian

Cancelation & refund policy

Easy

Sends us or the guide an email 24h before the tour informing us you can't make it and you'll get a full refund of your payment, no questions asked.

Location details

Starting point: Brasov
Nearest airport: Bucharest International or Sibiu
Nearest train station: Brasov
Landscape: Urban

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Reviews from travellers

Elizabeth S. on 01.09.2024

Vlad and his wife were lovely people! It was a pleasant way to spend a morning. Vlad took us on a moderately hard (walking uphill for about an hour) up to the top of Mount Tampa. We then walked down and passed through a farmer's market to pick up some cheese. It would have been nice if we had a little extra time to explore the market, but I think he was trying to be conscious of our time since we had a train to catch. Vlad's wife cooked a very large and delicious 3 course lunch, and they shared some homemade cherry alcohol. They were able to cater to me (a vegetarian) and my daughter who is not a vegetarian. It was a really nice time.

Scott B. on 06.10.2023

Our tour with Vlad was the highlight of our stay in Brasov. He took us to places we would have never known about and we thoroughly have lunch at his apartment. Vlad seemed as interested in getting to know about us as we were to get to know him and his culture. Booking through Romanian Friend was easy and communication throughout the process was a breeze. If you're in Brasov you should definitely book one of Vlad's tours!