Turda Salt Mine and Hunedoara Corvin Castle from Cluj
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salina Turda
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
Visit the most impressive Gothic castle in Romania. Learn about medieval defence architecture, local legends and historical facts about Hunyad family.
What‘s Included
entry tickets (Turda salt mine, Corvin Castle) - if option selected
services of a professional English speaking guide
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
optional bonus visit
hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours)
your meals and drinks
your personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience and...
Isabella F,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful and interesting experience. Our guide Geta turned out to be very knowledgeable and equally clear in the explanations. Timely and excellent driver, especially for the considerable amount of snow encountered during the tour. Great hike.
castle and mine to visit
Christian J,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tours to do if you are in the area exceptional and well restored castle and unique mine and take the boat ride
Very good experience and...
Joaquin P,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience and the Lady guía was the best, 100%, We enjoy the travel and Geta company, She nice person.
Absolutely recommended!
PiEich,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The places we visited were awesome but our guide made the whole experience one of the best ones in Romania. We definitely recommend this tour!
Exceptional visit
treizeix,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good visit, the guide was very nice, interesting and exciting, thank you very much to Geta for this visit.
A day worthy to experience.
Stefan S,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderfull day with Geta as guide, great driver and personality explaining and teaching things with exitement. Highly recommended!
High Quality Guide
edouardl944,Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ghetta is an amazing guide. Very attentive to our questions and our needs. She knows a great deal about historical facts and legends and managed to keep us on our toes through the whole day with interesting and funny anecdotes. I highly recommend her.
Impressive!
Hope H,Oct 26, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We were looking for a day trip from Cluj, both locations were great to visit. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I noticed other people listening to our guide because they were missing the great stories. Would highly recommend this itinerary.
Hunedoara and Alba Iulia - a dream come true
Gaesi P,Sep 16, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful tourguide by the name of Joseph who took me on a adventure and had the patience to go into great detail about the history of each location. At the end of the experience I feel I have a greater understanding of a previous part of their history - and I can tell you, it is intriguing. I enjoyed it so much, I've passed the details onto all of my colleagues and intend to book at least one more tour!
Outstanding
andrewcA4578ET,Apr 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent travel experience in Transylvania. Recommend to anyone who wants to have a spectacular one day tour.
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