About this experience
Craiova's Christmas market is one of the largest in Romania, spread across the old centre and at its best after dark. This trip gets you there in daylight and gives you five hours to see it lit up, with a private car and driver just for your group, on any date of the season.
You are dropped off at the edge of the market, not in a parking area across town, and the car waits nearby the whole time: come back to warm up or leave your shopping in the car.
Everyone can enjoy a mulled wine at the market, as no one needs to be the designated driver, and there is no last train or bus to rush for at the end of the evening. With a maximum of three passengers, everyone gets a comfortable seat for the ride home.
Door-to-door in Bucharest and Ilfov, at no extra cost.
One owner-driver runs the business, so the person you message on WhatsApp is the person who picks you up.
Pickup time can be adjusted on request, for example earlier if you'd like more time in Craiova before dark.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Driver waits nearby during your 5 hours at the market
- Fuel, road tolls and parking fees
- Free Wi-Fi and phone chargers on board
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Bucharest or Ilfov County
Not included
- Food, drinks and purchases at the market
- Extra hours beyond the 5 included at the market (€15 per hour, optional)
- Market rides, ice rink and other paid attractions
Itinerary and highlights
Pickup at 12:30 from your address in Bucharest or Ilfov, then a direct drive of about 3 hours to Craiova. The Christmas market fills Piața Mihai Viteazul, Craiova's main square, with wooden stalls, lights and a skating rink. You arrive in daylight and stay into the evening, when the whole square is lit. Your driver drops you at the edge of the market and waits nearby, so you can come back to warm up or leave your shopping in the car. Back at your door in Bucharest around 00:30.
Meeting and pickup information
- Door-to-door pickup from any address in Bucharest or Ilfov County, including hotels, apartments and Henri Coandă Airport (OTP), at no extra cost. Your driver will message you on WhatsApp the day before to confirm the exact pickup time and address.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- JoyRide in Romania
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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