Maramures Guided Tour: Immersion into Romanian Folk Traditions and Art

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and art of Maramures on a guided tour. Explore ancient wooden churches, admire carved wooden gates, and visit the famous Merry Cemetery. Discover the history and culture of this unique Romanian region.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Church of the Holy Paraskeva - The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
  • St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani - The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
  • Sarbi - In Sarbi you can visit a distillery for making…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Maramures embodies old-world traditions, folk attire, and ancient arts, providing a unique cultural experience in Romania. Its wooden churches stand as remarkable examples of rustic artistry. You’ll get to explore two such UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The intricately designed wooden gates serve as Maramures’s signature and can be seen along the Iza and…

Location
Church of the Holy Paraskeva
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michaelps9643lb
Apr 30, 2025
Informative and Personal Tour Guide - My tour of Maramureș with Florin was an absolute highlight of our trip. From the moment I met him (he provided a transfer from the airport in Baia Mare) it was clear I was the hands of someone who not only knows the region inside and out, but also deeply loves its history, culture, and people. Florin was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He tailored the experience to my interests, sharing insights into local traditions, architecture, and daily life that you simply wouldn’t get from a guidebook. His storytelling brought the region’s rich heritage to life in a way that was both informative and deeply personal. I was lucky to be invited to stop at his home, a pensione, to enjoy a delicious light lunch prepared by his wife. Whether we were exploring wooden churches, meeting local craftspeople, or hearing stories passed down through generations, Florin made every moment feel special and genuine. If you want to truly experience the heart of Maramureș, I can’t recommend Florin highly enough.
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Rii44
Oct 2, 2023
Excellent experience with local guide - A friend and I stayed at the guesthouse and did 2 of the guided tours (Maramures and Suceava). I speak both English and Romanian and she only speaks English. The guesthouse and guided tour were such a great experience. Florin has grown up in the area and was a patient and very knowledgeable host, and with him we saw several places we would not even have known to see on our own - we were able to go inside some of the older and sometimes overlooked beautiful painted wooden churches. In general everything was taken care of - Florin also picked us up from the train station, and we got delicious homemade food. Definitely recommend.
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Lindatere
Jun 29, 2023
Wonderful experience! - I am a Uruguayan woman, who have visited Romania, on her own. A few months before travelling, I contacted Florín. I told him which places I wanted to visit, in 4 days. After that, Florin suggested me the possible itinerary. So, Florin picked me up in Suceava and we began the three - day tour, through Bucovina, Bicaz Gorge and Maramures. I spent 1 night accomodation, with dinner and breakfast in Muntean House, and the fourth day, he did the transfer to Sighisoara, visiting some places on the way. I have to say that dinner and breakfast were delicious, and Florin's wife was very kind. The visits were wonderful, made calmly, with good explanations, and a lot of kindness. Florin was very patient. I am very grateful to Florin, who helped me to visit these incredible places and live such beautiful experiences. I wouldn't have been able to do it on my own.
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I9458msclaudian
May 29, 2023
Wonderful days! - I spent two days with Florin. First day Maramures tour to the wooden churches and local handicrafts men, then the second day doing all day drive from Maramures to Suceava, stopping to see the painted monasteries along the way. Both days were really wonderful, very comfortable SUV, lots of staff to see and quite good pricing comparing to other tours offered in the area. I highly recommend Flkrin, he is very informative, helpful and polite!
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From $59
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).