Enjoy a visit to the most famous castles in Romania, including Peles Castle and Bran Castle, and free time in Brasov in the old town.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from a selection of centrally located hotels and pickup points in Bucharest. The activity provider will email you the day before your tour at around 5:00 PM to confirm your pickup time and location. Please wait at the pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Experience
13 pickup location options:
Piața Romană, Piaţa Presei Libere, Piaţa Presei Libere, Universitate, Piaţa Presei Libere, Piața Romană, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, InterContinental Bucharest, Piata Romana, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, Universitate, Novotel Bucharest City Centre, Universitate
Bus / coach
Peleș Castle
Guided tour, Free time
Bus / coach
Bran Castle
Guided tour, Free time
Bus / coach
Brasov
Free time
Bus / coach
13 drop-off locations:
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, Universitate, Piaţa Presei Libere, Novotel Bucharest City Centre, Universitate, Piaţa Presei Libere, Piața Romană, Piața Romană, InterContinental Bucharest, Piaţa Presei Libere, Piata Romana, Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Visit the beautiful and historic Castle of Peles
- See the Bran Castle and discover why it's known as Dracula's Castle
- Explore the magical old town of Brasov
Discover some of Romania's most famous castles on a guided tour from Bucharest. See Peles Castle and Bran Castle, and take some free time to stroll through the Old Town of Brasov.
Following pickup from Bucharest, leave the city for Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle, the former residence of the kings of Romania. Here, admire furniture, ornamental objects, carpets, tapestries, sculptures, paintings and collections of weapons from the 15th to 19th centuries. Continue to Bran with its famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Learn about the castle's history and how it had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Enjoy free time in Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style. Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion. Also, learn about Catherine's Gate, situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the fortress and its 4 little towers symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassal's lives.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Bucharest
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Entry tickets to the castles
- Lunch
- Tips for driver/guide
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from October 1, 2023, to April 17, 2024. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside
- In the event of heavy traffic on the roads, the tour can occasionally take more than 12 hours
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair
- The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours