Florin Preda
Hi! My name is Florin and I was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania.
After I started to travel I was fascinated with the South-Eastern part of Europe.
First I became a tour guide in Romania 8 years ago, and I started my own travel agency . Being a traveler and also a guide, I know how important it is the first impression a person has when he visits a foreign country for the first time. So I had the chance to design and offer amazing trips to those that visited Romania and made them wanting to come back and visit other Eastern -European countries. I include in the trips I create the most important attractions but also secret gems. I always design them focusing on travelers' wishes.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Cultural & historical tours
Tailor-made trips
Group Tours
Unforgettable experiences"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I am an economy graduate with a big passion for traveling and history.
In 2013 I decided to make a change in my lifestyle and do something that I love for a living. After I got my license in tourism I opened an incoming travel agency in order to welcome foreign travelers in Romania."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"When I visited Auschwitz, Poland for the first time I remained very impressed, even though I knew the history of the place. It was an extra confirmation of the fact that traveling is not just for fun but also for knowledge. I left with the feeling that everybody should visit this place in order not to repeat the history."
Florin's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Delve deep into Romanian folklore on this 8-day tour of the country's most haunted and historic sites. Beginning and ending in Bucharest, you'll strike out into the mountainous...
Featuring a mix of traditional sightseeing and outdoor adventures, this two-week trip around Romania is ideal for families. On this colorful itinerary, you'll explore Dracula's...
Discover Eastern Europe's modern and ancient capitals on this whirlwind 9-day journey through three countries. Start in Hungary, where you'll stroll along the Danube in Budapest...
Family itineraries
Featuring a mix of traditional sightseeing and outdoor adventures, this two-week trip around Romania is ideal for families. On this colorful itinerary, you'll explore Dracula's...
Discover medieval architecture and modern culture in Romanian as you travel by train around the country on this 6-day itinerary. Tour fortified churches and citadels, discover...
This complete self-drive tour covers the highlights of Romania's Transylvania region and features attractions made famous by Bram Stoker's, Dracula. You will visit historic...
Road trip itineraries
Head into the heart of Romania with this 11-day itinerary that will take you through the Transylvanian countryside and cityscapes. You'll go far into this forested region to...
This complete self-drive tour covers the highlights of Romania's Transylvania region and features attractions made famous by Bram Stoker's, Dracula. You will visit historic...
Recent trip reviews for Florin
Florin is at the top of his profession as a tour guide!
Hungary
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May 12 - May 19, 2023
9 fantastic days with Florin! Travels through Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary were very spacious & comfortable in his large passenger van, we named “Bluey!” Florin is very knowledgeable with the history of the castle & citadels & the beautiful cities we got to explore. We began to feel like he was more a friend / younger brother than tour guide! We shared dinners together, stories of places we’ve traveled & yet to visit! He was mindful of my getting carsick, stopped at all the best gas... read more
Dear Michelle and Threy (William ),
It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for your kind words.
It means a lot to me coming from you (after 71 private tours)
Hopefully, we are going to meet again sometime in the future.
Have a great summer,
Florin
Travel with Florin
Romania
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Apr 20 - Apr 29, 2023
Florin was great. We went on a 9 day tour. Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Gura Humorului, Sighetu Marmatiei and Cluj. Saw amazing castles and 14/15th century churches. Florin also had a few surprises…we took a cable car up the mountain as it snowed, went in an ice house,stopped at a family owned pottery shop and had an amazing lunch. All the hotels were great and the dinners were delicious. Florin is very knowledgeable in Romanian history…we learned a lot. When we had an unexpected... read more
Dear Donna,
It was a pleasure to meet you and your wonderful friends.
Thank you for your kind words.
I am very happy you liked the trip with me.
Hopefully, we are going to meet again sometime in the future.
Greetings from Romania,
Florin
In regard to our tour to Romania and Bulgaria...
Romania
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Feb 28 - Mar 20, 2023
In regard to our tour to Romania and Bulgaria : February 27 to March 20 2023. It was a most wonderful experience. I enjoyed a lot been able to know in depth two spectacular countries with so many varied activities including views to palaces and castles, roman architecture, spectacular art paintings in orthodox churches, citadels, walking in the snow in the Carpathian Mountains ( for my first time ), rural houses in an amazing life museum, a supper in the home of a Romanian rural family,... read more
Dear Francisco,
I am happy you liked the trip with me.
Meeting you, your wife, and your friends was a pleasure.
I hope to meet you on other tours in the future.
Greetings from Romania,
Florin
We will like to thank our guide Florin for m...
Romania
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Feb 28 - Mar 20, 2023
We will like to thank our guide Florin for making this trip a fantastic experience. His knowledge, patience, experience, good humor, complacency , punctuality were few of his assets. Everything he planned for us was amazing: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov City, Curtea de Arges Monastery, the Turda Salt Mine, the wooden churches, the happy cementery, the painted egg museum, Constata and the black sea, Nessebar and the beautiful city of Sofia.
We also appreciate the guide and company of... read more
Dear Ivonne,
Thank you for your kind words.
It was a pleasure to be part of your group and your experience.
I am happy you loved the tour and left with beautiful memories.
I hope to meet you, your family, and your friends on other tours.
Greetings from Romania,
Florin
I wish that I could give more stars. Florin i...
Romania
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Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2022
I wish that I could give more stars. Florin is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history and he takes care of his people. I got very immersed in the culture and met people and we danced with groups of locals and had an amazing trip. Floin literally goes out of his way to show you things that you would not ordinarily see and or do. Second to none experience. Bravo Florin! Bravo! read more
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your kind words.
It was a pleasure to be part of your experience in Romania.
You are always welcome to come back and explore more of my beautiful country.
Greetings from Romania,
Florin
Our trip to Romania has been a beautiful surp...
Romania
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May 29 - Jun 5, 2022
Our trip to Romania has been a beautiful surprise. We had no expectations but we were totally blown away by the beauty and diversity of Romania. Our guide Bogdan was exceptional in his knowledge and enthusiasm for what has become his dream job. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he strove to fit in so much more than we had anticipated . From Bucharest to the painted monasteries in the north it was an ever changing landscape. Romania should be on everyone’s bucket list. Thank you Florin for organizing our itinerary and our great guide Bogdan
Dear Lesley,
You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words.
I am very happy that you liked Romania and my colleague Bogdan.
I hope someday you will come back to explore other beautiful parts of my country.
Greetings from Romania,
Florin