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From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

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.

Duration

12 hr

Open today

12:00pm - 06:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers included

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Hop in a minivan for a day of Romania’s Gothic tales—expert guides, comfy transfers, and castles galore await on this adventure from Bucharest!

4.2/5

(271)

Dominik Ringhofer

Dominik

Apr 2025
Verified booking
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.
Andrew Cook

Andrew

Jul 2025
Verified booking
An amusing and informative guide (Serbian Diaca) led us around these popular attractions telling us much of the backstory and giving us real insights! He really looked after us and we got to understand the history and royal connections.
    • 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.

    • Day trip to Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov

    • Expert English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)

    • Round-trip hotel transfers in AC vehicles

    • Lesson on the legend of Count Dracula with walking tour of Brasov

    • Entry to all attractions
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Andrew Cook

    Andrew

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    An amusing and informative guide (Serbian Diaca) led us around these popular attractions telling us much of the backstory and giving us real insights! He really looked after us and we got to understand the history and royal connections.
    Peter Nilsson

    Peter

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    The bus was in very bad condition, air condition not working properly! The city stop was not needed and long lines at the first stop. The guide Roxana was excellent by the way 💪💪💪💪
    Aryaf Al-Rousan

    Aryaf

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

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    Jun, 2025Verified booking

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    Lisa Gabriela Carmona Castro Araújo

    Lisa

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
  • Castles royal and eerie

    Leave behind the metropolis of Bucharest for an intriguing sightseeing tour. Your first stop is Sinaia, otherwise known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians!” Here, you'll visit the Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. You'll then visit the Sinaia Monastery, a 300-year-old historic soul of the city and a cherished monument. Drive on to Bran, which is known for its famous medieval castle, The Dracula's Castle! For years now, this has been an interesting medieval art museum. Enveloped by an aura of mystery and legend, the Bran castle is perched atop a 200-foot-heigh rock, owing its fame to its imposing towers and turrets. While its association with Dracula is sketchy at best, the castle holds a strong attraction for all fans of the Count, so don't miss it.

    The medieval charm of Brasov

    Finally, you'll head to the city of Brasov, fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and peaking with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, this is one of the most-visited cities in Romania. The city exudes a unique medieval ambiance and has been overused as a backdrop for many period films. Walk through the old town center, the Black Church, the Council Square, the Hirscher House, and baroque-styled buildings from the Austro-Hungarian times. By late afternoon, you'll be driving back to Bucharest, having learned a fair deal about Romania's history!

  • Bran Castle

    Monday12:00pm - 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pm
  • Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • Children under 4 years are not allowed to attend shared tours.

    Additional information

    • Please note that entrance tickets Peles Castle and Bran Castle are not included in the tour price. We recommend purchasing them in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly.

    • For Peleș Castle, please select a time slot between 11am and 12:45pm. For Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, no specific time slot is required.

    • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and can be seen only from outside on these days.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the time of pick-up.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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