Turda Salt Mine and Hunedoara Corvin Castle from Cluj

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Turda Salt Mine and Hunedoara Corvin Castle from Cluj — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This tour takes you on a journey through royal history, exploring castles, tombs and legendary acts. Visit Hunyad Castle in Hunedoara, a stunning Gothic masterpiece, ranked among Europe’s top must-see castles. Experience the magic of an underground lake with a surreal boat ride. Delve into the history of salt mining, uncovering its immense value and the urban legends woven into the region’s past. Enhance your experience with an extra visit, chosen by group approval, adding 1 hour to the itinerary for a unique and memorable detour.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Get a Cluj Tour

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: entry tickets (Turda salt mine, Corvin Castle) - if option selected
Included: services of a professional English speaking guide
Included: all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
Included: optional bonus visit
Included: hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours)

Not included

Not included: your meals and drinks
Not included: your personal expenses

Itinerary

Salina Turda

2 hours Admission not included

While visiting the main gallery and three mine chambers, the guide will tell you about the ancient salt exploitation in the area, about the value of salt in the Middle ages or about the reason salt is no longer extracted here. Besides historical facts, you will be able to enjoy a huge ferries-wheel, all sort of activities (table tennis, mini golf, etc.) or riding a boat on an underground lake.
Castelul Corvinilor

2 hours Admission not included

Visit the most impressive Gothic castle in Romania. Learn about medieval defence architecture, local legends and historical facts about Hunyad family.
Cetatea Alba Iulia

45 min

On our return journey, we offer an optional visit to the 18th-century Alba Iulia Vauban Fortification and Romania's oldest cathedral. Please note: opting for this stop requires group consensus and will extend the total tour duration from 9 to 10 hours.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting in front of KFC

End point

Meeting in front of KFC

Pickup points

Hotel Granata
Eloom Hotel
Hotel Miorita Neptun
Hotel Gala Cluj-Napoca
Deja Vu
Boema Apartments
Hotel PASO
Platinia Hotel
Golden Tulip Ana Dome
UBA Accommodation
Hotel Beta
Riverside ApartHotel

and 63 more pickup points

Please note: this tour is presented both as private and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (every Monday and Thursday, May - October) in which it is guaranteed to start if there are at least 3 participants enlisted. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will not start. In this case, we may offer you an alternative tour.

For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you.

For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations.

We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.

Using your ticket

Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests (bonus visit included).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately: from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside the salt mine is only 10-12° C (50-53° F)
In full season, because of big queues for the elevators, the guide may impose taking the stairs inside the salt mine (around 350 steps / one way)
Please try to put on some non-slippery shoes.
In compliance with Romanian law, children under 12 years old or shorter than 135 cm (53 inches) must use a car seat or booster. As we do not provide these, children who meet these criteria can only join the tour if you bring your own seat or booster.
This tour requires moderate walking on varied terrain, including paved paths, cobblestones, uneven, and slippery surfaces, as well as city hills. Expect to climb and descend stairs, including inside the salt mine, which has around 500 steps—though 90% can be avoided by using the elevator, except in case of technical issues. At Corvin Castle, be prepared for steep staircases without handrails, with no elevator access. Extended periods of standing are common. You may experience changes in altitude and temperature throughout the tour.
Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia

Options

Private tour + entry tickets

min. 1- max. 7 participants: This option insures you that no other traveller will joint you on the tour.

Entry tickets included

Pickup included
Shared tour + entry tickets

min. 3 - max. 7 participants: If less than 3 participants, the tour will not take place and you will receive a full refund or an alternative date / tour.
Shared tour - no entry tickets

min. 3 - max. 7 participants: If less than 3 participants, the tour will not take place and you will receive a full refund or an alternative date / tour.
Private tour -no entry tickets

min. 1 & max. 7 participants: This option insures you that no other traveller will joint you on the tour.

Pickup included