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

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Day trip
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town
4.6196404 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6196404 out of 5 stars
12128 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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Panagiota – Cyprus

Our recent trip to Romania was absolutely unforgettable. We visited Bran Castle, Peleș Castle, and the beautiful city of Brașov, and each place had its own unique magic. Bran Castle was steeped in mystery and legend. With its gothic architecture and dramatic mountain backdrop, it was easy to see how it became linked to the Dracula myth. Our guide was incredible, he told stories, explained the real history, and added all the eerie rumors that made the experience come alive. Peleș Castle was simply breathtaking, it felt like walking through a royal dream. Our guide went above and beyond here, taking us room by room, explaining every detail and sharing fascinating facts about Romania’s royal history. It wasn’t just a tour, it was a journey through time. To top it all off, we visited Brașov, a charming medieval city with colorful streets, historic buildings, and a cozy atmosphere. Romania truly surprised and enchanted us.

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Fiona – United Kingdom

Brilliant - Claudia our guide was amazing! It was the Easter weekend so incredibly busy, but Claudia made sure she had thought of everything, so we were one of the first groups in the queue to get into Peles castle and we got back to Bucharest before 8pm! It was a really interesting tour, finding out about Romanian history and seeing the beautiful countryside.

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 (payable only in cash in Lei or Euro)
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Not suitable for

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

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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 15 minutes before the departure time. The tour will start at 7.00 and there is no possibility to join the tour at a later moment.
  • On Monday and Tuesday and on 20th April 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) for handling them by our staff. 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 12128 reviews

Review summary

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

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Panagiota – CyprusApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Our recent trip to Romania was absolutely unforgettable. We visited Bran Castle, Peleș Castle, and the beautiful city of Brașov, and each place had its own unique magic. Bran Castle was steeped in mystery and legend. With its gothic architecture and dramatic mountain backdrop, it was easy to see how it became linked to the Dracula myth. Our guide was incredible, he told stories, explained the real history, and added all the eerie rumors that made the experience come alive. Peleș Castle was simply breathtaking, it felt like walking through a royal dream. Our guide went above and beyond here, taking us room by room, explaining every detail and sharing fascinating facts about Romania’s royal history. It wasn’t just a tour, it was a journey through time. To top it all off, we visited Brașov, a charming medieval city with colorful streets, historic buildings, and a cozy atmosphere. Romania truly surprised and enchanted us.
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Fiona – United KingdomApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Brilliant - Claudia our guide was amazing! It was the Easter weekend so incredibly busy, but Claudia made sure she had thought of everything, so we were one of the first groups in the queue to get into Peles castle and we got back to Bucharest before 8pm! It was a really interesting tour, finding out about Romanian history and seeing the beautiful countryside.
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Evita – LatviaApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
I recommend this tour, but be prepared for long hours on the bus. The interior of the Peles Castle was amazing and Brasov is very beautiful. Our guide Otilia and driver Daniel did their best on this challenging trip during the Easter weekend when the crowds were incredible.

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Activity provider:Trip2Ro

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