Day trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

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Day trip
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town
4.617159 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.617159 out of 5 stars
12355 reviews

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania, including Peles Castle and Bran Castle, and free time in Brasov in the old town.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Brian – Malta

Otilia the tour leader is excellent . She knows her job well. Enjoyed the sites too. The Bran Castle is a bit over rated. The queue was very long, and castle was not that spectacular , but Otilia did tell us. Thanks

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Sara – Croatia

It was a nice trip but prepare to wait more than one hour to enter each castle.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Universitate, Universitate

  • Bus/coach

  • Timeline stop icon

    Peleș Castle

    Guided tour, Free time

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bran Castle

    Guided tour, Free time

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

  • Timeline stop icon

    Brasov

    Free time

  • Bus/coach

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Universitate, Universitate

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See 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
  • Learn about the myths and legends surrounding Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler

Full description

Discover some of Romania's most famous castles on a 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. See Peles Castle, the former residence of the kings of Romania filled with 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.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transfer from Bucharest meeting point
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide during the bus ride
  • Entry tickets to the castles
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired people
  • Hearing-impaired people

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle
  • Pets

Know before you go

  • - Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time. After the start there is no possibility to join the tour at a later moment. The exact departure time will be received via email in the day prior the tour starts. Please check your email after 5 p.m.
  • On Monday and Tuesday Peles Castle is closed and it will be seen only from outside.
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours. In case of events beyond our control the visit of the last castle is not guaranteed.
  • Please have cash for the visits of the castles
  • Food, hot drinks, alcohol or smoking inside the vehicle is strictly forbidden
  • Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25). Any baggage exceeding those limits will be charged with 10 euro(cash). Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 12355 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Brian – MaltaMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Otilia the tour leader is excellent . She knows her job well. Enjoyed the sites too. The Bran Castle is a bit over rated. The queue was very long, and castle was not that spectacular , but Otilia did tell us. Thanks
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Sara – CroatiaMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a nice trip but prepare to wait more than one hour to enter each castle.
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Theodoros – GreeceMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent experience and Vlad has been such a great guide! Very knowledgeable and fun, definitely recommending it.

Product ID: 135264

Activity provider:Trip2Ro

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