Timisoara Grand Tour

Overview

Is history your passion, would you like to get to know all the details? – The Timisoara Grand Tour is the perfect choice for you. About 3 hours is the duration of this tour, where you will then discover the squares and main attractions which are included in the Mini Tour, but also other areas of the old town. Like, for example, St. Mary’s Square, where the Romanian Revolution began in December 1989, the synagogue, the military hospital, and much more. You will learn the stories of the most important personalities of the city, and you will learn why Timisoara is also known as the city of premieres and roses. Let yourself be carried away by the history of the city where Hungarians, Turks, Austrians, Romanians and other minorities have contributed.

Itinerary

1. Most of the time, the tour will start on this square. The reason behind this starting point is, that the Romanian Revolution from 1989 has started here. Here We will listen how the Romanians leaved in the Communist Era and what have started this terrible Revolution.

   · 30 min

2. Bega River

   The Bega River crosses today almost the center of Timisoara. In the past this city was a huge harbor. Our guide will tell you why was it used for big ships and what importance this river had for the development of the city.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

3. Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral

   This is one of the most impressive buildings from the old town of Timisoara. It is today also the tallest. We will discover also the inner paintings of this beautiful Cathedral

   · 20 min· Admission not included

4. Place de la Victoire

   A huge square, with impressive buildings and very interesting stories. We can consider it, the place where many events are happening in Timisoara.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

5. Today, we call it also the Red Square. But in the past it looked totally different. Here was the military quarter of the Town

   · 15 min

6. Place de l'Union

   If you will enter in this square, you will understand why Timisoara is called also Little Vienna. Beautiful Architecture. Nice Restaurants and good relaxing time.

   · 25 min

7. Maria Theresia Bastion

   Timisoara was a huge fortress. We will see here, what remained from the impressive defending system of this town.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

8. Memorialul Revolutiei

   Timisoara played a very important role in the Revolution 1989. The Revolution Memorial will enlighten us. A lot of stories can be seen, read and experienced in this impressive institution

   · 50 min· Admission included

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

Product code: 242754P1

Activity offered by Banat Reisen via Viator.