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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 Tickets
Bran Castle surrounded by lush green forest in Transylvania, Romania.
Family walking on path towards Bran Castle, Romania.
Staircase leading to secret passageway in Bran Castle, Transylvania, Romania.
Bran Castle interior with ornate stove, wooden dining table, and antique furniture.
Bran Castle interior with a wooden box of artifacts, candle, and open book on a table.
Wooden medieval bed with red bedding in Bran Castle bedroom.
Bran Castle, Romania: Queen Mary's bedroom with ornate bed and vintage decor.
Narrow stone corridor inside Bran Castle, Romania.
Bran Castle courtyard with view of Donjon tower and surrounding hills.
Bran Castle view of Romania cityscape with forested hills and village.
4.4(1,936)
Tickets
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Mobile ticket
  • Bran Castle invites you to explore its towering spires and sturdy grey stone walls, uncovering stories of medieval times and the infamous Dracula.

  • Discover a secret staircase hidden behind a fireplace that winds between the first and third floors and 57 rooms featuring hand-carved furniture.

  • In the Guard Room and Medieval Armor Rooms, you’ll find pikes, shields, and suits of armor once used by the castle’s soldiers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Discover a secret staircase hidden behind a fireplace that winds between the first and third floors and 57 rooms featuring hand-carved furniture.

  • In the Guard Room and Medieval Armor Rooms, you’ll find pikes, shields, and suits of armor once used by the castle’s soldiers.

  • 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.

  • 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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€21.90
Bran Castle in Romania with iconic towers and medieval architecture surrounded by lush greenery.
Group of tourists listening to a guide at Bran Castle, surrounded by lush greenery.
Bran Castle courtyard with stone walls and arched windows, Transylvania, Romania.
Boy looking into Bran Castle courtyard, capturing the view with a smartphone.
Bran Castle stone passageway with dim lighting and narrow stairs.
Family exploring the interior hall of Bran Castle with ornate chairs and a fireplace.
Bran Castle hall with medieval furniture, stone walls, and a colorful rug in Transylvania, Romania.
Bran Castle library interior with bookshelves, fireplace, and bear rug.
Bran Castle view of Romania cityscape with forested hills and village.
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Guided Tours
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1 hr
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  • Wander Bran Castle’s stone stairways, secret nooks, and dungeons, and unravel the Dracula legends tied to its shadowy past with an expert guide.

  • Peek into the dungeon where Vlad the Impaler was briefly held, surrounded by grim relics like spiked chairs and iron cages.

  • Spot the stone wishing well, exposed wooden beams, colorful ceramic fireplace tiles, and intricately carved 19th-century furniture.

  • Navigate tight passageways and Gothic arches while discovering rooms filled with armor, crossbows, and battle-worn swords.

  • Fun fact: Bram Stoker, author of the infamous Dracula novel and inventor of the count-turned-villain, never stepped inside Bran Castle. He never visited Romania or central Europe!

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  • Wander Bran Castle’s stone stairways, secret nooks, and dungeons, and unravel the Dracula legends tied to its shadowy past with an expert guide.

  • Peek into the dungeon where Vlad the Impaler was briefly held, surrounded by grim relics like spiked chairs and iron cages.

  • Spot the stone wishing well, exposed wooden beams, colorful ceramic fireplace tiles, and intricately carved 19th-century furniture.

  • Navigate tight passageways and Gothic arches while discovering rooms filled with armor, crossbows, and battle-worn swords.

  • Fun fact: Bram Stoker, author of the infamous Dracula novel and inventor of the count-turned-villain, never stepped inside Bran Castle. He never visited Romania or central Europe!

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€42
Exterior view of the Bran Castle
Bran Castle courtyard with view of Donjon tower and surrounding hills.
Family walking on path towards Bran Castle, Romania.
Woman using audio guide on smartphone with earphones in a lush green forest setting.
Bran Castle interior with ornate stove, wooden dining table, and antique furniture.
Bran Castle, Romania: Queen Mary's bedroom with ornate bed and vintage decor.
Staircase leading to secret passageway in Bran Castle, Transylvania, Romania.
Bran Castle interior with a wooden box of artifacts, candle, and open book on a table.
Wooden medieval bed with red bedding in Bran Castle bedroom.
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Private Tours
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fun fact: The castle has 57 rooms and a secret passage, but no bathrooms! Imagine that?

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€5
Bran Castle in Romania surrounded by lush greenery.
Bran Castle hall with medieval furniture, stone walls, and a colorful rug in Transylvania, Romania.
Peles Castle exterior in Romania surrounded by autumn trees.
Knight armor display inside Peles Castle, Romania, with stained glass windows.
Group of tourists listening to a guide at Bran Castle, surrounded by lush greenery.
Council Square in Brasov with historic buildings and people walking.
Bran Castle courtyard with view of Donjon tower and surrounding hills.
Tourist photographing Peleș Castle courtyard in Sinaia, Romania.
Interior of a richly decorated church with ornate chandeliers and religious frescoes, Bucharest day trip.
Monastery of Sinaia with Carpathian Mountains backdrop in Sinaia, Romania.
Black Church in Brașov with forested hill backdrop.
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12 hr
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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.

  • 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.

  • Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.

  • Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.

  • Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.

  • Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.

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€39
Bran Castle with medieval architecture on a rocky hill in Transylvania, Romania.
Dining room with ornate wood furniture and tiled stove inside Bran Castle, Romania.
Peles Castle with ornate architecture surrounded by autumn trees in Sinaia, Romania.
Guided tour group in Peles Castle library, Romania, viewing ornate wooden bookshelves.
Medieval clock tower in Brașov's Council Square with tourists exploring.
Woman using audio guide on smartphone with earphones in a lush green forest setting.
Bran Castle, Romania: Queen Mary's bedroom with ornate bed and vintage decor.
Visitors exploring the music room at Peles Castle with ornate woodwork and stained glass windows.
Turkish room with ornate decor and red furnishings inside Peles Castle, Romania.
Black Church in Brașov with forested hill backdrop.
Street view of colorful historic buildings in Old Town, Brasov, with people walking.
Narrow cobblestone alley of Rope Street, Brasov with colorful walls.
Visitors boarding AC transfer bus for full-day tour to Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, Brașov.
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12 hr
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  • Ride through the Carpathian Mountains with a small group, soaking in the lush landscapes before reaching the historic Valahia region.

  • Step inside Peles Castle to marvel at marble fireplaces, tapestries of battle scenes, 4,000+ weapons, and stunning hand-painted ceilings.

  • Explore Bran Castle’s eerie halls with secret staircases, weapon rooms with swords and armors, and royal bedrooms with 19th-century furniture.

  • Stroll Brasov’s Old Town to find the narrow Rope Street, the Council Square with red and yellow buildings, and the ash-darkened walls of the Black Church.

  • Fun fact: The centuries-old well in the Bran Castle courtyard is now a favorite spot for tossing coins and making wishes.

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  • Ride through the Carpathian Mountains with a small group, soaking in the lush landscapes before reaching the historic Valahia region.

  • Step inside Peles Castle to marvel at marble fireplaces, tapestries of battle scenes, 4,000+ weapons, and stunning hand-painted ceilings.

  • Explore Bran Castle’s eerie halls with secret staircases, weapon rooms with swords and armors, and royal bedrooms with 19th-century furniture.

  • Stroll Brasov’s Old Town to find the narrow Rope Street, the Council Square with red and yellow buildings, and the ash-darkened walls of the Black Church.

  • Fun fact: The centuries-old well in the Bran Castle courtyard is now a favorite spot for tossing coins and making wishes.

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€69
Palace of Parliament and  Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour
Visitors approaching the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
Room with chandeliers and ornate decor inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Bran Castle in Romania surrounded by lush greenery.
Knight armor display inside Peles Castle, Romania, with stained glass windows.
Chandelier inside the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Aerial view of Unirii Square fountains and traffic in Bucharest, Romania.
Council Square in Brasov with historic buildings and people walking.
Interior of a richly decorated church with ornate chandeliers and religious frescoes, Bucharest day trip.
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1 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Address
Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Romania
Also known as
Dracula's Castle
Year opened
1377
Founded by
Saxons of Transylvania
Visitors per year
1000000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Nicoleta Petre/ Jayden Wohllebe

Nicoleta

5/5
Very clean hotel, very nicely furnished, great attention to detail and a perfect breakfast with very nice staff. Gladly again
Wendy Parkes
GB

Wendy

5/5
United Kingdom
We loved the castle, it was very interesting and beautiful. We enjoyed the views from the top of the castle and we loved the ornate wooden doors and the amazing architecture of the castle.
Dominik Ringhofer

Dominik

5/5
The guide "Tudor" was great and had so much knowledge about every sight visited. Also we had a issue with the hop-on service at the hotel that we couldn't solve with the chat bot. We called the support and were able to resolve the issue within 2 minutes and were even fetched from a hotel that was not on the list but on the way. Great service! The sights themselves were also great (as you can assume they were completely overrun by tourists) and if you are interested in in the castles, village and some background info about Romania's history --> big recommendation.
Agnès Marie Marcelle Suzanne Daviau
DE

Agnès

5/5
Germany
We had an enthusiastic guide with a very good knowledge about the history of Romania, the Transylvanie region and the Bran castle. She gave us a very good tour of the castle, accommodate my struggle with the many stairs and made us enjoy the tour. I recommend highly to book a tour with this guide, it was great!
Caeli Yole
AU

Caeli

5/5
Australia
Our guide was absolutely brilliant, so informative and knowledgeable. We will 100% be recommending your tours to our family and friends. We absolutely loved learning about the history of Bran castle!!
VERONIQUE SELVA

Veronique

5/5
The tour was well organized, and the guide spoke very understandable English, even for French people like me who don't speak English very well. The driver is a very good driver. As far as the visits are concerned, the Château de Pelés is a must. It's magnificent! Bran Castle is not extraordinary, but we were happy to see it. Not much information on the Dracula legend. Brasov is a very large city where we had 1h15 in the very pretty pedestrian center to visit or eat around 16h15. Bring a picnic to nibble on in the bus.
Stefano marchesan

Stefano

5/5
Everything well organized , knowledgeable and helpful guide. Also excellent assistance in buying tickets for castles and practical advice. Definitely recommended !
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