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Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Rasnov Fortress: A Glimpse into Romania's Rich History and Wildlife
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44 Ratings
Brașov
Explore Romania’s rich history and wildlife with a visit to Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Rasnov Fortress. Observe brown bears, tour a medieval castle, taste traditional spirits, and enjoy bonus stops.
Explore Romania’s rich history and wildlife with a visit to Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Rasnov Fortress. Observe brown bears, tour a medieval castle, taste traditional spirits, and enjoy bonus stops.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Guided tour inside of the Bran Castle, as well as in the outdoor English garden.
- Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View - Guided tour of the Rasnov fortress with time for souvenirs.
- Palincaria Transilvania - Learn how Palinca is made in Romania, taste it for free and purchase something to take back…
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Guided tour inside of the Bran Castle, as well as in the outdoor English garden.
- Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View - Guided tour of the Rasnov fortress with time for souvenirs.
- Palincaria Transilvania - Learn how Palinca is made in Romania, taste it for free and purchase something to take back home.
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Guided tour of the brown bear sanctuary.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Licensed tour guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entry tickets to the landmarks.
- Entry tickets to the landmarks.
Additional Information
- Observe a variety of the 123 brown bears of different ages residing at the Sanctuary in Zarnesti, the largest Bear Sanctuary in Europe.
- Explore the renowned Bran Castle, which originally functioned as a military defense fortification, later as a customs point, and eventually as one of the summer residences of the Romanian royal family. This…
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Observe a variety of the 123 brown bears of different ages residing at the Sanctuary in Zarnesti, the largest Bear Sanctuary in Europe.
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Explore the renowned Bran Castle, which originally functioned as a military defense fortification, later as a customs point, and eventually as one of the summer residences of the Romanian royal family. This medieval castle with a royal flair is also associated with the Dracula legend. In addition to touring the castle, enjoy free time for souvenir shopping in the bazaar at the base of the landmark.
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The Rasnov Citadel was a significant medieval fortification in Transylvania, offering a breathtaking view of the Barsa Land. The visit includes the outside garden and the Rasnov letters on the hill!
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Finally, savor the traditional strong drink at a local Palinca distillery. Discover how plums, apricots, cherries, pears, and other fruits are distilled and matured!
The return to Brasov is scheduled for the afternoon!
Location
Corpul T
Bulevardul Eroilor
If you don't require pickup from location we can meet near the Aro Hotel parking. That's right across the street from the Central park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Justine_b
Jan 5, 2026
Family friendly adventure - Great day exploring a variety of regional highlights. Something for everyone... young and old... adventure loving and fans of history
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Sjladerman
Dec 12, 2025
Excellent trip with Bogdan! - Was an excellent day trip! Bogdan was our guide and he knew so much about history and was very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Sarah_l
Dec 12, 2025
Great trip with Bogdan! - Bogdan was our guide and he was great! He knew so much about history and was happy to be flexible. The bears were a highlight for us but everything was great!
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V4628avjustinb
Oct 27, 2025
Bran Castle and Bear spotting in Braşov - Vlad was a great guide. Friendly and informative. Would highly recommend. His knowledge of the history of Romania, and its attractions was much appreciated.
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S2857oxdawng
Oct 14, 2025
Look no further book this tour with Vlad - All I can say is look no further if you want to tick off a few of the “must do” trips in Transylvania in one day with the best guide!
Everything about this trip was 10/10!
At each venue Vlad is available and full of in depth knowledge …we called him the encyclopaedia of Transylvania! He is super friendly and has a great sense of humour. Nothing is too much trouble and can quite easily say he is the best guide I’ve ever come across on all my adventures.
The Bear sanctuary is a must see… as heartbreaking as some of the stories are it is rewarding to see that the bears are safe now.
Bran castle and the fortress are breathtaking and steeped in so much history. You ask the question Vlad knows the answer! I know so much about Transylvania history in a few days. In between each venue Vlad also continues to share his knowledge, it’s unbelievable how much he knows!
The Distillery… a really interesting place to visit but watch Vlad he nearly got us drunk and all the facts I had learnt throughout the day nearly got forgotten! Only joking but we had lots of fun the tasting the different varieties of Palinca!
Honestly look no further book this tour!!
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Kevin
Sep 27, 2025
Dracula, Royalty and mystique - Vlad our guide was exceptional with his historic knowledge and insights. The history of Bram Castle is fascinating and well worth visiting
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V3188dlsusank
Sep 7, 2025
Highly recommended varied tour - An excellent, full day of varied activities. Our guide, Vlad was brilliant, imparting a wealth of knowledge on both the history of the region and the wildlife that lives amongst it. A really interesting and fun day out. The day flew by and we felt thoroughly looked after. Would highly recommend.
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Kbromilow
Mar 31, 2025
Fun and educational - Vlad was an incredible guide for our hiking, walking and sightseeing trip today.
He is approachable, very knowledgeable and speaks extremely good English.
Vlad also accommodated our needs as we had two children with us. Vlad knows the history of the area like the back of his hand and was very attentive to our needs. I would recommend Vlad to anyone wanting to travel in and around Braşov
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K985utpaulap
Jan 27, 2025
Definitely worth the money, a full day, never to be forgotten - What a day! Vali was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for the wellbeing of the bears at the sanctuary is apparent and we had a brilliant time there. The sanctuary is huge and the work they do there is much needed. Despite some of the bears still bearing mental scars from their previous lives, it is wonderful to see the environment they now enjoy and the care they receive. It was heartbreaking to hear their stories, yet heartwarming to see them being so free.
Bran castle was stunning and vali's knowledge made the whole experience all the better.
As part of the fort we visited was closed, Vali was kind enough to show us the nearby ski resort.
We ended the day at the distillery, where we tried lots of Palinka, enjoying it so much, we bought a bottle to take back.
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Hannah_r
Nov 27, 2024
Excellent tour, very knowledgeable! - Thank you Vlad for an amazing trip. Vlad is a licensed Romanian Tourist Guide and is incredibly knowledgable. He planned our trip based on the best opening times/tours for the day. He shared with us a lot of history about the bears, Bran Castle and Rasnov Citadel. He also gave us a great lunch recommendation. We couldn’t recommend this tour and Vlad enough.
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