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Discover some of the medieval castles of Transylvania on a full-day tour from Bucharest and visit the castle most associated with the legend of Count Dracula. Visit Peleș Castle and take a walking tour of Brașov.
About this activity
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- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is possible from centrally located hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest, Please contact the local partner to confirm your pickup time.
- Welcoming travelers since 2016
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Bucharest
Bus / coach
Peleș Castle
Guided tour
Bus / coach
Bran Castle
Guided tour
Bus / coach
Brasov
Guided tour
Bus / coach
Arrive back at:
Bucharest
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Discover the incredible wilderness of Transylvania
- Visit medieval Bran Castle and Peleș Castle
- Learn about facts and fiction as you hear about Vlad the Impaler and Dracula
- Explore the medieval city of Brasov
Full description
Discover the sights and notable cities of Transylvania on this guided tour from Bucharest. Visit historic castles and a medieval town as you immerse yourself in this atmospheric region.
Benefit from pickup from your accommodation, then set off to explore the historic castles of Transylvania, and the medieval city of Brașov. Stop in the small town of Sinaia and visit Peleș Castle to explore the former summer palace of the Romanian royals.
Continue to Bran, famous for the imposing fortress connected to the legend of Count Dracula. Hear tales about the real-life Vlad the Impaler, said to have inspired Bram Stoker. Get panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from the remains of the citadel.
Enjoy some free time to find keepsakes in the souvenir market, and before taking a walking tour of Brașov's medieval Old Town with a local guide. Benefit from some time at leisure before traveling back to Bucharest, and drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Lesson on the legend of Count Dracula
- Walking tour of Brașov
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees for Peles Castle and Bran Castle (approx 21 EUR per person)
- Tips
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Important information
Know before you go
- Please note that entrance fees for Peles Castle and Bran Castle are not included in the tour price
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season (Sep. 15 to May 14) and on Mondays during the summer season (May 15 to Sep. 14)
- - In the event of heavy traffic on the roads, occasionally the tour can take more than 12 hours
- - Children under 7 years old are not allowed.