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Explore Sighișoara at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour you run straight from your smartphone — no physical guide, no groups, no app to download. A clear map leads you through the medieval Saxon citadel while short audio stories and interactive quizzes unlock as you reach each stop.
Go beyond the Dracula kitsch and discover the real Sighișoara: a fortified Transylvanian Saxon town of guild towers, the iconic Clock Tower, the covered Scholars' Stairs and the Church on the Hill — alongside the genuine, complicated history of Vlad the Impaler as a local figure rather than the Bram Stoker myth.
Start whenever you like and take as long as you wish. Play solo or team up with friends and family, and enjoy the citadel one story at a time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of the Saxon Cemetery (Cimitirul din Deal), on the hill beside the Church on the Hill. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near the Tailors' Tower (Turnul Croitorilor). Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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Church on the Hill (Pass by)
A Gothic church crowning the citadel hill, long the heart of Sighișoara's Transylvanian Saxon community. Reached by the covered stairway, it offers sweeping views over the old town.
Admission ticket free -
Scara acoperita (Pass by)
A covered wooden stairway of around 175 steps, built to shelter schoolchildren and worshippers on their climb up to the Church on the Hill.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The main square at the heart of the medieval citadel, once the stage for markets, fairs and public gatherings, framed by colourful burgher houses.
Admission ticket free -
Sighisoara Clock Tower (Pass by)
The landmark tower guarding the main gate of the citadel, known for its painted wooden figures marking the days of the week and wide views over Sighișoara.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A Gothic hall church beside the Clock Tower, once part of a Dominican monastery and now a Lutheran church, known for its baroque organ and Anatolian carpets.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A patrician townhouse whose stone window frames echo a Venetian Gothic style, a reminder of Sighișoara's trading links and Saxon craftsmanship.
Admission ticket free -
Casa Vlad Dracul (Pass by)
The ochre house traditionally linked to Vlad III (Vlad the Impaler), the 15th-century Wallachian ruler behind the Dracula legend — the real historical figure, not the fictional vampire.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A historic corner house famous for the three-dimensional stag's head and antlers mounted on its facade, one of Sighișoara's most photographed buildings.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
One of the citadel's guild defence towers, built and maintained by the tailors' guild, marking a gate of the old town where the walk ends.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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