The 15 Best Black Sea Tours

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

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

Travel from Bucharest to Constanța in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Explore the old town’s casino, cathedral, mosque, Ovid Square, and Roman remains, then take time by the Black Sea. Guides such as Laura, Bogdan, and Andrei have led the trip, but assignments vary. Plan for a long day, with lunch at your own expense.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The round trip from Bucharest was comfortable even though long. Constanta is multicultural and historical.”

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2.Constanta and Mamaia Day Trip from Bucharest

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

This 9-hour trip from Bucharest pairs Constanta’s Roman remains, museums, cathedral and Carol I Mosque with a short stop at Mamaia beach. You travel in an air-conditioned sedan or minivan with an English-speaking guide, in a group capped at eight. Guides vary, and entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“Paul is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and current events in Romania. His tour was so fascinating and well timed. Also, very friendly and he engaged our 9 year old son as well. Fantastic tour!”

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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 Constanța, where an English-speaking licensed guide leads a walk past the Casino, the Great Mosque, and Roman-era sights. Then head to Mamaia for free time on the Black Sea beach. The 10-hour shared tour costs $112 per person and includes air-conditioned transport.

“The trip was great, the weather was perfect and we were able to walk around town and spend the afternoon at the beach! Our guide Valentin was great! Totally recomend!”

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4.Constanta and the Black Sea Private Tour from Bucharest

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

Travel from Bucharest to Constanța in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then visit the Folk Art Museum, Carol I Mosque, Orthodox cathedral, seafront casino and Mamaia beach. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with names including Christian, Diana and Claudio among those who have guided it. Expect about 10 hours, including the road journey.

“Christian - was a brilliant and very knowledge tour guide - really enjoyed our trip A very long way from Bucharest but well worth it seeing the sights”

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

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

Travel from Bucharest to Constanța in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking guide. See the Art Nouveau casino, Roman mosaic, lighthouse, history museum, Carol I Mosque, and Tomis Harbor, with room to tailor the day and spend time by the sea. Guides Alin and Vlad have led tours.

“Had an amazing day with Alin! He texted the night before, and we met up easily at pickup time. He was knowledgeable and kind. He was flexible and didn't bat an eyelash when our kid got motion sickness. He even went to the pharmacy for us. Would highly recommend!”

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6.Constanta: Sailing Prince

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours

Sail aboard Prince, a comfortable French Dufour yacht, on a private two-hour cruise from Constanta’s Tomis Port. Your skipper can point out the Casino from the sea, help you try basic navigation, and take you toward Eforie or Mamaia for a swim, depending on conditions. Water, snorkeling gear, fishing tools, and beach mattresses are included.

“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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7.Private Bucharest Tour: Discover Constanța & Black Sea Coast

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

Travel from Bucharest to Constanța with an English-speaking driver-guide, then see the Art Nouveau casino, Greek-Roman finds at the Museum of Archaeology and History, and sea views from the Grand Mosque’s minaret. The day ends at Mamaia Beach. Guide Valerica has been praised for explaining Romanian history.

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

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

Leave University Square at 8:00 am for a roughly 10-hour shared trip to Constanta and Mamaia. An English-speaking guide leads the city visits, including time for the Archaeology Museum and Roman Mosaic, then you get a beach break. Guides have included Dan Cretescu and Koka, but your guide is not guaranteed to be either.

“Our tour guide, Koka, was exceptional. The tour was everything we hoped it would be. The guide was very knowledgeable and expertly prepared for our many questions regarding the Black Sea and Constanta area. The beach was packed, but there's not a lot the guide can do about that. It was a two and a half hour ride each way, but it was well worth it.”

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9.Constanta: Full Day Tour from Bucharest to the Black Sea

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

Ride from Bucharest to Constanta with an English-speaking guide, visit the Museum of Archeology and History, see Ovidius Square, and climb the mosque’s minaret for city views. The day also includes the Orthodox Cathedral and time by the Black Sea, weather permitting. Admission and lunch cost extra.

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

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

Travel from Bucharest to Constanta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Allow about eight hours for the day, including stops at the Constanta Casino, the mosque and minaret, and the beach. Past trips have been led by Octavian and Radu, who shared local history along the way.

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours on a private trip from Bucharest to Constanta and Mamaia. Visit the seaside Casino, the historic Carol I Mosque and Romania’s best-known summer resort, with a licensed guide and time for local history, sea views and a break from the city. Nicu has led the tour, but confirm who will guide your date.

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

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

This 12-hour private trip pairs Constanta’s Greek and Roman sites with its cathedral, restored seafront and Casino, then leaves time for Mamaia’s sandy beach. You get an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a car with flexible photo stops, and admission to the listed sights. Guides Carmen and Alin have led the tour; your guide may differ.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $385

Nicolas Experience Tours takes your private group from Bucharest to Constanta and Mamaia in a car or minibus, with an English-speaking guide and driver throughout. Allow 10 to 12 hours for the day, including stops at Constanta’s Casino and Carol I Mosque and four hours at Mamaia Beach. Nicolas can adjust the day’s plan as you go.

“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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14.Black Sea Constanța Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $136

Take a private, 10-hour trip from Bucharest to Constanța and Mamaia with an English-speaking guide and driver. See Ovid Square, the Genoese Lighthouse and the seafront Casino, then get free time for the beach. The Roman Mosaic Edifice is under renovation and can only be viewed partly from outside.

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15.Full-Day Tour to the Black Sea, Constanta and Balchik from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $179

Leave Bucharest at 8:00 am for Constanta’s Navy Museum, seafront and Carol I Mosque, then cross to Bulgaria for Balchik Palace and its gardens. A driver-guide handles the long day in an air-conditioned vehicle; admission fees and meals are extra. The visit recalls Queen Marie, who loved Balchik and wished her heart to rest there.

“Like most Bucharest-based day trips, this trip may be a good two-day trip. It is just too much driving and little else. The pictured ruined is about all we saw of Constanta. The vineyard tour is OK. Balcik is a bridge too far.”

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