Sibiu · Sibiu county
Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)
13th-century tower linking Sibiu's Large and Small Squares, with a climbable viewpoint over the historic core.
Private car and English-speaking driver · picked up from your accommodation in Brașov · no deposit to see the price.
What the day actually looks like
A 11 h day with 4 h 30 min in the car. Doable, though Sibiu Old Town (Historic Center) is what makes it long — we'd happily keep it, or save it for another visit.
- ~08:30Pickup at your accommodation in Brașov.
- ~10:40Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)
30 min here · 2 h 10 min drive to reach it
The natural opening stop: closest to your accommodation, so the day starts without a long drive.
- ~11:20Brukenthal National Museum
2 h here · 5 min drive to reach it
Only 4 minutes from the previous stop, so it costs almost no travelling time.
- ~13:20Sibiu Old Town (Historic Center)
4 h here · 5 min drive to reach it
Kept for late in the day — it sits on the return leg, so nothing is retraced.
- ~19:30Back at your door in Brașov.
€307
per vehicle, 1–4 guests — not per person · 11 h door to door
A long day. Doable, though you'll feel the driving. Entrance tickets are paid on site and are not included.
Example based on a Saturday in June, two guests. Times are indicative — the planner rebuilds the day around your date, the opening hours that apply to it, and how long you actually want at each stop.
Planning your visit
- From Brașov
- About 2h 10m from your hotel in Brașov.
- Time needed
- Most guests spend under an hour here.
- Tickets
- Tickets around 5 lei per person.
- Best time
- Quietest in the late afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Parking
- There is paid parking about 400 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is moderate.
Opening hours
Usually 10:00-20:00 on open days.
- Monday10:00-20:00
- Tuesday10:00-20:00
- Wednesday10:00-20:00
- Thursday10:00-20:00
- Friday10:00-20:00
- Saturday10:00-20:00
- Sunday10:00-20:00
Hours change with the season and with public holidays. Our planner checks the exact date you choose and reorders the day rather than driving you to a closed gate.
What you'll see
- Panoramic view of squares
- Narrow spiral staircase
Great five-minute stop between the two squares
What to combine it with
These sit close enough to fit the same day without the driving taking over.
Common questions
- How far is Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului) from Brașov?
- About 2h 10m from your hotel in Brașov. It is comfortably reachable as a private day trip, and our planner will build the day around it.
- How long do you need at Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)?
- Most guests spend under an hour here.
- Do you need tickets for Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)?
- Tickets around 5 lei per person.
- When is the best time to visit Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)?
- Quietest in the late afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Is there parking at Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului)?
- There is paid parking about 400 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
See Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului) without driving it yourself
One car, one driver, your day. We collect you from your accommodation in Brașov, time the stops around the hours that actually apply, and have you home the same evening.