The 15 Best Black Sea & Constanța Day Trips

1.Black Sea and Constanța City – Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $166Our pick

Spend about 11 hours traveling privately from Bucharest to Constanța, Romania’s Black Sea port. Visit the Casino, Orthodox cathedral, Grand Mosque, Old Town, Roman mosaic, harbor, and Plaja 3 Papuci. Guides such as Laura, Bogdan, Mircea, and Octavian have led this route, which also leaves time for lunch and the seaside.

“Great way to see another part of Romania. Our guide Andrei was very knowledgeable and brought us to see interesting things. One of these was the amazing view from the minaret at the old mosque.”

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2.Constanta and Mamaia Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $9Best value

Travel 230 km from Bucharest to Constanta and Mamaia in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect Roman artifacts, a seaside casino, a mosque minaret climb, Romanian folk art, and beach time. Guides such as Andrei, Marius, Paul, and Stefan have been praised for clear storytelling and friendly service.

“We have a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide, Paul. They provided us hotel pickup as well. Highly recommended for all those only have limited time staying in Bucharest.”

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3.A Day by the Black Sea Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $112

Leave Bucharest at 8 a.m. for Constanta, where an English-speaking guide leads you past the Casino, mosque, Ovidiu Market, Roman mosaics, and Tomis ruins. Then head to Mamaia for beach time and a swim before returning by air-conditioned bus or minivan. Guides have included Valentin, Dan, and Andre.

“It was an amazing day… Dan did an amazing job explaining Romania’s history and the transition from communism. He is extremely knowledgeable and was very interesting to talk to.”

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5.Constanta and the Black Sea Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Bucharest to Constanta with a private English-speaking guide such as Christian, Diana, or Claudio. Visit the Folk Art Museum, Carol I Mosque, Orthodox Cathedral, Constanta Casino, and Mamaia beach. Hotel pickup, transport, and flexible beach time are included, while museum entry and lunch cost extra.

“The distance travelled was too far and Constanta did not have much to offer. Should have stayed in Bucharest and enjoyed a day at a sidewalk cafe/restaurant there instead.”

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6.Constanta and the Black Sea Coast – Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $177

Spend about 11 hours exploring Constanta with an English-speaking guide such as Alin or Vlad. Travel by private air-conditioned car or van, see the Casino, Roman Mosaic, Genoese Lighthouse, mosque, museum, and Tomis Harbor, then make time for the beach. The private format lets you adjust the pace and stops.

“Our guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the history of Romania, Bucharest and Constanta.”

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7.Sailing Prince

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours

Book the French-built Dufour yacht Prince for a private two-hour cruise from Tomis Port. Your skipper handles the sailing while you swim, fish, snorkel, sunbathe, or admire Constanta’s Cazino from the water. English and Romanian are available, and the crew can arrange sunset cruises, dinners, parties, or longer trips.

“Deși am prins o vreme cam furtunoasă, plimbarea cu velierul a fost extrem de interesantă, skipper-ul foarte prietenos, iar ambarcațiunea bine întreținută! Recomand experiența! 🤌🏻✌🏻”

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8.Private Bucharest Tour: Discover Constanța & Black Sea Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · from $171

Travel from Bucharest to Constanța with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. See the Art Nouveau casino, Greek-Roman artifacts, the Grand Mosque, and Mamaia Beach. The 8-hour tour includes hotel pickup, bottled water, parking, road tax, and luggage insurance. Guide Valerica has earned special praise for clear history commentary.

“We had an amazing trip to Constanta. The city is very worth visiting and our tour guide Valerica was great at explaining the history of Romania. We very much recommend him and the trip.”

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9.A day by the Black Sea Shared Group Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Bucharest at 8:00 a.m. for Constanta and Mamaia on a 10-hour English-language group tour. You’ll cross Dobrogea, see the Casino and Roman Mosaic, visit the archaeology museum if you choose, and get two hours by the sea. Guides such as Dan Cretescu and Koka have been praised for their history knowledge and careful driving.

“Good tour. Black sea was beautiful and not to be missed.”

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10.Full Day Tour from Bucharest to the Black Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $210

Leave Bucharest at 8 AM for Constanta with an English-speaking guide in a shared car or minibus. Visit the archaeology museum, Ovidiu Square, the Carol I Mosque, Orthodox Cathedral, harbor, and Black Sea coast. Expect about 11 hours on the road, extra entrance fees, and optional swimming in good weather.

“The driver was good and tried to explain about the city we were visiting, we were back to town although a lot earlier than stated on line. When we visited the beach area, the driver came with us and stayed with us. He could have stayed in the van and give us some privacy, I could tell he was bored. Overall a good day, but I would have loved to be able to sit by the beach by myself for an hour or two.”

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11.Black Sea Private Tour, Day Trip to Constanta from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Leave Bucharest in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Octavian or Radu. Spend the day in Constanta, seeing the Casino, the mosque and minaret, and the beach. The trip lasts about 6 to 10 hours, with admission fees and taxes included, but lunch is on you.

“This trip was the absolute highlight of my tourist adventures in Bucharest. The driver (Octavian) was fantastic & I learned so much about the area’s history and its present. It was a day very well spent with a guide who’s at the top of the list of many trip leaders I have experienced traveling over the years. I highly recommend this tour, for anyone seeking a day’s cultural, historical and scenic experience. You cannot go wrong.”

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12.Full-Day Private Tour to the Black Sea from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $340

Travel from Bucharest to the Black Sea on a private 11 to 12-hour outing with pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, parking, and a licensed guide such as Nicu. Visit Constanta Casino, the Carol I Mosque, and Mamaia, with time for seaside views, local culture, and a break from the capital.

“After couple schedules were cancelled by miss fight and drivers car problem at last minutes when we were in Prague, finally we had good fortune with our Bucharest travel schedule. Nicu -a licensed tour guide was on time to pick us up from hotel and detail out what’s day trip plan, then head out. We had good time with Nicu’s knowledge and learned much of local history/ culture, also the Black Sea fish dishes. Well appreciated Nicu’s sweet personality and well planed schedule.”

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13.Full-Day History, Sun & Fun at the Black Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $227

Travel from Bucharest to Constanta in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Archaeological Museum, Roman mosaics, Great Mahmudiye Mosque, Orthodox Cathedral, and Casino, then spend free time on Mamaia Beach. Guides Carmen and Alin are named in past bookings.

“Carmen was a wonderful guide! Really enjoyed the tour.”

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14.Black See, Constanta and Mamaia Beach – Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $385

Travel from Bucharest to Romania’s Black Sea coast with Nicolas, a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Constanta Casino, the Carol I Mosque, and Mamaia Beach, with about four hours at the resort. Your car, fuel, parking, tolls, and taxes are covered, while meals and admission fees are extra.

“From coordinating pick up from our river cruise ship to planning our day at Constant/the Black Sea, Nicolas was very easy to work with and professional. He was on time for our pickup (with a clean car), and very knowledgeable about the Read more”

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15.Black Sea Constanța Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $136

Travel from Bucharest in a modern air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk through Constanța, see Ovid Square, the Roman Mosaic Edifice, Casino, and Genoese Lighthouse, then spend free time swimming or relaxing at Mamaia Beach. The mosaic is currently visible only partly from outside.

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