Bran Castle Tickets
Journey to Transylvania's Bran Castle. Dive into Romanian history and folklore. Opt for skip-the-line tickets or Halloween tours for tales of Dracula.
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Bran Castle invites you to explore its towering spires and sturdy grey stone walls, uncovering stories of medieval times and the infamous Dracula.
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Discover a secret staircase hidden behind a fireplace that winds between the first and third floors and 57 rooms featuring hand-carved furniture.
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In the Guard Room and Medieval Armor Rooms, you’ll find pikes, shields, and suits of armor once used by the castle’s soldiers.
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With an upgrade, join a guide to learn more about the castle's rust-colored round tower, a hidden chamber within a courtyard well, and other hidden corners.
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Fun fact: Princess Ilena ran the castle as a hospital during World War II. She named it 'The Hospital of the Queen’s Heart' and provided treatment for wounded soldiers from Brasov.
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Bran Castle invites you to explore its towering spires and sturdy grey stone walls, uncovering stories of medieval times and the infamous Dracula.
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Discover a secret staircase hidden behind a fireplace that winds between the first and third floors and 57 rooms featuring hand-carved furniture.
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In the Guard Room and Medieval Armor Rooms, you’ll find pikes, shields, and suits of armor once used by the castle’s soldiers.
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With an upgrade, join a guide to learn more about the castle's rust-colored round tower, a hidden chamber within a courtyard well, and other hidden corners.
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Fun fact: Princess Ilena ran the castle as a hospital during World War II. She named it 'The Hospital of the Queen’s Heart' and provided treatment for wounded soldiers from Brasov.
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Make every minute count with this comprehensive 23-minute audio-guided tour of Bran Castle that takes you through its history, chilling stories, and features.
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Brace yourself for spine-chilling stories about the “undead” souls of peasants who faced atrocities or Vlad the Impaler, a cruel ruler imprisoned in the castle.
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If you are a fan of Count Dracula, learn where it got its name from, how the stories made it to the silver screen, and more details.
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This tour isn’t all about the ghouls and goblins. You'll also get a glimpse into royal life as you explore the castle's residential quarters, including Queen Maria's bedroom.
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Fun fact: The castle has 57 rooms and a secret passage, but no bathrooms! Imagine that?
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Make every minute count with this comprehensive 23-minute audio-guided tour of Bran Castle that takes you through its history, chilling stories, and features.
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Brace yourself for spine-chilling stories about the “undead” souls of peasants who faced atrocities or Vlad the Impaler, a cruel ruler imprisoned in the castle.
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If you are a fan of Count Dracula, learn where it got its name from, how the stories made it to the silver screen, and more details.
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This tour isn’t all about the ghouls and goblins. You'll also get a glimpse into royal life as you explore the castle's residential quarters, including Queen Maria's bedroom.
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Fun fact: The castle has 57 rooms and a secret passage, but no bathrooms! Imagine that?
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Travel from Bucharest to visit both Peleș Castle and Bran Castle in a single, well-organized itinerary, with transport and guide included.
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Live English-speaking guide brings local legends to life, with audio guides available in four additional languages.
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Step inside Romania’s royal summer residence and explore its opulent interiors, lavish décor, and rich art collections with expert commentary.
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Tour the medieval fortress often linked to Dracula, learning about its history, myths, and role as a symbol of Transylvania.
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Discover medieval Brasov, with cobbled streets, Gothic spires, Saxon walls, and the iconic Black Church in its bustling old town.
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Travel from Bucharest to visit both Peleș Castle and Bran Castle in a single, well-organized itinerary, with transport and guide included.
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Live English-speaking guide brings local legends to life, with audio guides available in four additional languages.
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Step inside Romania’s royal summer residence and explore its opulent interiors, lavish décor, and rich art collections with expert commentary.
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Tour the medieval fortress often linked to Dracula, learning about its history, myths, and role as a symbol of Transylvania.
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Discover medieval Brasov, with cobbled streets, Gothic spires, Saxon walls, and the iconic Black Church in its bustling old town.
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Travel from Bucharest in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide for a seamless day trip.
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Marvel at Peles Castle’s Neo-Renaissance beauty and Dracula’s cliffside lair(entry ticket not included), with audio guides for deeper insight at both sites.
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Explore the medieval city of Brasov, where cobbled streets and Saxon fortifications surround the colorful baroque buildings of Council Square.
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Choose a guided tour in English, Spanish, or Italian, or enjoy a multilingual audio-guided tour without a live guide.
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Travel from Bucharest in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide for a seamless day trip.
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Marvel at Peles Castle’s Neo-Renaissance beauty and Dracula’s cliffside lair(entry ticket not included), with audio guides for deeper insight at both sites.
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Explore the medieval city of Brasov, where cobbled streets and Saxon fortifications surround the colorful baroque buildings of Council Square.
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Choose a guided tour in English, Spanish, or Italian, or enjoy a multilingual audio-guided tour without a live guide.
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With your English or Italian-speaking guide, step into Bran Castle, also called the Dracula Castle, and the Royal Residence of Peles Castle.
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Wander Bran Castle’s hidden stairways, secret doors, and eerie dungeons with torture tools like iron cages and spiked chairs tied to Vlad the Impaler’s legend.
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Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.
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Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.
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Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.
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With your English or Italian-speaking guide, step into Bran Castle, also called the Dracula Castle, and the Royal Residence of Peles Castle.
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Wander Bran Castle’s hidden stairways, secret doors, and eerie dungeons with torture tools like iron cages and spiked chairs tied to Vlad the Impaler’s legend.
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Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.
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Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.
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Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.
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Maximize savings and explore Romania’s top landmarks! Explore the Palace of Parliament, Bran and Peles Castles, and more on a day trip from Bucharest.
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Skip the ticket lines at the Palace of Parliament and marvel at its grand marble halls, sparkling chandeliers, and gilded ceilings.
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Get expert insights from a guide about how 20,000 workers spent over 13 years building the Palace of Parliament as a symbol of communist power.
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Enjoy seamless transfers from Bucharest and visit the legendary Bran Castle with a small group(optional), whose eerie atmosphere and medieval design are said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
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Head to the Peles Castle and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. And, go on a walking tour around Brasov to spot its iconic Black Church.
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Maximize savings and explore Romania’s top landmarks! Explore the Palace of Parliament, Bran and Peles Castles, and more on a day trip from Bucharest.
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Skip the ticket lines at the Palace of Parliament and marvel at its grand marble halls, sparkling chandeliers, and gilded ceilings.
-
Get expert insights from a guide about how 20,000 workers spent over 13 years building the Palace of Parliament as a symbol of communist power.
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Enjoy seamless transfers from Bucharest and visit the legendary Bran Castle with a small group(optional), whose eerie atmosphere and medieval design are said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
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Head to the Peles Castle and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. And, go on a walking tour around Brasov to spot its iconic Black Church.
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About Bran Castle
Steeped in medieval history and folklore, Bran Castle stands on a cliff in the picturesque mountains of Romania. This iconic fortress, often associated with the legendary Dracula, attracts tourists from around the world for its mysterious ambiance and stunning Gothic architecture.
Why visit Bran Castle?
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Holiday schedule of Bran Castle:
- December 24th: 9am - 4pm
- December 25th: 10am - 4pm
- December 26th: 9am - 4pm
- December 31st: 9am - 4pm
- January 1st: 10am - 4pm
- January 2nd: 9am - 4pm
There is a restaurant at Bran Castle serving local dishes and teas.
Public-access toilets are available at the main entrance.
There is a small shop at the entrance of the castle.
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