Arad was once in the middle of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. Germans, Hungarians, Romanians, Serbs, and Jews have lived here peacefully over the centuries and built together a culture hard to imagine anywhere else!
We start from the current city hall and will go back in time to the beginning of the 20th century. Our route takes us over the Cultural Palace, home of the local philharmonics and built in several architectural styles. On the way, we will explore the multiculturality of the city through the stories of those who inhabited it. We will enter the biggest Catholic church in the town, a miniature of Saint Peter's Basilica from the Vatican, and learn about heroes undressed by their uniforms in the Romanian-Hungarian Reconciliation Park! Finally, we will finish the tour in the former main square of Arad, the current Avram Iancu Square, which has been the city's heart for almost two centuries. By the end of the tour, you will have a true understanding of this region.
What's included
Private licenced guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Snacks
What to expect
25m
We visit the council hall, admire the stained glass windows in the entrance hall and admire the view over the boulevard from its historic balcony.
Arad Cultural Palace
20m
We will visit the concert hall of the local Philharmonics and will walk around the building to study its architecture.
15m
We will learn about the communities and architecture of the largest Catholic church in Arad.
20m
We will visit the most popular square in Arad, commemorating important Romanian and Hungarian events.
10m
We will learn about the local Orthodox community by visiting the old Orthodox Cathedral of the city.
15m
We will walk down the old commercial street in Arad, which connects two main squares.
Pass by
We will learn about the 200 years of theatre in Arad and will admire the building from the outside.
Piata Avram Iancu
10m
We will learn about the former main square of the city with its elegant architecture.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting in front of the town hall, on the square before the entrance. The guide will wear a T-shirt with our logo.
End point
The ending point is in the square behind the Theatre, close to many restaurants and cafes, close to public transportation.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
