Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Sighisoara

We recommend spending a full day in Sighisoara. Nevertheless, if your time is limited, we can include a stop and a guided tour in Sighisoara on your way between Brasov and Sibiu.

Start your walk through this UNESCO-protected medieval fortified town in front of the 14th century Clock Tower, the city’s symbol and the former town hall, now a history museum. Right next to the tower is the Dominican Order Church, initially a 13th century Gothic monastery, converted by 16th century Transylvanian Saxons into a Lutheran church. From the church and tower, continue straight ahead for a few minutes on Piata Cetatii street and pass by House Vlad Dracul, where the Vlad the Impaler was born. You will reach the main square, where you can turn left and head to the Covered Stairway. This passage leads to the fortress hill, where the town's schools and cathedral are located. Once you climb the stairs, you should definitely go inside the Church on the Hill. This is one of the most famous Gothic churches in Transylvania, and home to very old paintings, original chests where people kept their valuables in times of siege, and the catacombs of the Romanesque church buried beneath.

Yes, unfortunately. Sighisoara is a medieval citadel located atop a hill. The streets and alleys are sometimes narrow and uneven with cobblestones. To get to the main attractions, you must climb many stairs. Therefore, we don't recommend Sighisoara for those with mobility problems.