Dan was amazing - extremely knowledgeable (20+ years of experience!) explained the history of not just the major sites but of Romania, sites on the road, and fun facts along the way. He was very patient and flexible with the program as we were traveling with a small tired child. We highly recommend this trip with Dan.

I had spent time researching a private tour guide for our 3 days in Romania before joining a river cruise. Nicolas seemed to be frequently recommended so I booked him early ( 8 months) to ensure his availability during the summer season. The booking and payment process was simple to follow online. All communications with Nicolas were promptly responded to and he recommended some great accommodations which I also reserved directly with the properties. Together we planned a rough itinerary which Nicolas adjusted to include more as he gauged our speed at moving through castles etc. We really appreciated his effort to include as much as possible in our limited timeframe. We visited Peles and Bran castles, Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu and several other monasteries before driving the Transfargarasan Highway back to Bucharest. His historical commentary was very insightful and we really enjoyed our discussions. We highly recommend his services and look forward to reconnecting with him when we return to Romania in the future because 4 days was nowhere near enough.

We had the best day with Nicolas! We had the advantage of getting a personalized trip, Nicolas created our itinerary based on our interests and timeline. We only had a few hours available to see Peles Castle, Brasov and Bran, but managed to have an amazing last minute trip. Very knowledgeable, informative and great sense of humour- which is important when we spend the day together. Highly recommended, a unique experience, a 5 star trip all the way.

The cozy Sighisoara, the overwhelming nature along the Transfagarasan road with the bears as icing on the cake, the rich history, we couldn't get enough of it. We stayed in good hotels that were centrally located so that we could explore or take a walk in the evening. We experienced Transylvania as a beautiful and versatile country with an honest, polite, accommodating, calm and respectful population. The most important link in this adventure was of course the guide, Nicolas, a professional, punctual and passionate guide who gives more than you expect.

This is my second time of going with Nicolas. The first time was in 2018 with my daughter and it was great, so the next time I visited Romania, this time with my wife, I decided to ask him for a private tour. We started in Bucharest and continued to Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, then again Transylvania. This is a gorgeous country with a lot to see, from landscapes to people, to art and a rich history as well... And Nicolas was the perfect guide. He drove us in a very comfortable car. He was very flexible in terms of stops and time... We had a lot of conversations about the history, the geography and a lot of anecdotes as well.... He is extremely pleasant, very knowledgeable and understands very well what a foreign tourist would want to see... We visited small private museums, true gems... We stopped in scenic places, for photos or for tasting some local specialty... The hotels that he booked were vey good, boutique hotels with a beautiful interesting look and with all the needed amenities... I strongly recommend this tour.

The tour to Cozia Monastery, Turnu Monastery and Sibiu was a very nice experience. Monasteries are surrounded with greenery and roses and my guide Nicolas showed me the caves near the Turnu Monastery, where hermits once lived. The interior of the monasteries is very beautiful and Nicolas talked to me about the biblical scenes in the frescoes. In Sibiu, we saw the Orthodox Cathedral and climbed the tower of the Lutheran Cathedral, which enabled us to see the panorama of the city. It was a pleasant sunny day, full of greenery and a nice walk in the Old Town of Sibiu. On our way back, we also visited the Cornet Monastery, which was the most beautiful among the monasteries we visited. I recommend Nicolas as a very kind and knowledgeable guide, always ready to add something interesting to the agreed tour.

I originally booked my Bulgaria tour with another provider on TripAdvisor but they cancelled without warning less than 48 hours before the tour (which was scheduled for our last day in Romania). I reached out to Nicolas and he was willing to squeeze us in on short notice! It was an absolute delight having him as a tour guide. We enjoyed how real he is about the history of a place - adding his own knowledge and lived experience to the official history of the place. We grew up Catholic and he took the time to explain the differences between Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, while highlighting these key features in the monasteries we toured. For lunch, he took us to a restaurant with food so good we were still full 8 hours later! And, to add to all of this, Nicolas was quick to lend my mother euros to purchase a souvenir when she did not have enough cash on her. This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip and I'd recommend Nicolas Adventure Tours to anyone!

We were very fortunate to have Nicolas as our Driver/Guide for a full day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria to visit the Rock Monastery and Veliko Tarnovo. From pick up to drop off Nicolas shared his wealth of knowledge and interesting facts of our trip. . Heading South out of Bucharest he pointed out landmarks, architecture, Soviet era building and factories, along with the Romani/Gyspy homes and the fascinating history of these people. As we crossed the Danube River into Bulgaria we learned the differences and similarities of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures and history. The Rock Monastery was of simplistic beauty whereas Veliko Tarnovo and its reconstructed massive fortress dominates the area and takes you back to medieval times. All in all it was a wonderful trip for us and Nicolas played a great part in making sure it exceeded our expectations.

Nicolas was a most excellent guide! His knowledge of the city, the history and the stories, especially from communist times was impressive. We enjoyed his candor and his explanations and attention to detail. He’s one of the best guides we’ve ever had anywhere and we truly and sincerely recommend Nicolas and his company to anyone who is interested in knowing Bucharest ! Thanks Nicolas !

Nicholas really knows the key historical sites! He was also very sensitive to the groups needs (restroom, food, drink, etc). He even had extra phone chargers for the long drive back from Transylvania! Very highly recommend!!!

Excellent tour, beautiful drive and great sights. Nicolas is an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable, flexible and easy to talk to. 10/10, would definitely recommend!

They are Fantastic Guides. They are Fun and Knowledgeable We explored many sights and the knew every one with wonderful stories.

Awesome day, would recommend. Tour guide very knowledgeable. Thank you for the Kurtos Kolacs. Pickup and drop-off was timely despite bad traffic.

Nicolas is very knowledgeable about Bucharest and he was willing to answer any and all questions we asked of him. He took us to many places and made it a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this tour!

I highly recommend Nicolas Tours to anyone looking to see & learn as much as possible about Romania within a short timeframe. Nicolas is responsive, attentive, and customizes the tour to your interests and schedule. My husband and I called him in the morning and we were able to reserve a tour for later that day. Nicolas is extremely flexible and accommodated us on the spot (based on our schedule and needs). He is highly knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed seeing important landmarks in Bucharest, learning Romanian culture and history, visiting a beautiful church, exploring some of Nicolas’s favorite food spots, eating traditional Romanian meals while enjoying traditional Romanian dancing and singing, and more! We loved him so much on our tour of Bucharest, that we hired him again the next morning to take us to Peleș Castle before our flight! Overall 10/10, we will definitely be contacting Nicolas again anytime we are in Romania.