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Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Rasnov Fortress: A Glimpse into Romania's Rich History and Wildlife
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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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(47 Ratings)
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John
May 22, 2026
Great day out expertly guided by Vlad. - An excellent day out! Vlad’s amazing knowledge of the Bear population in Roumania gave a really good introduction to the trip around the bear sanctuary. After that we were off to Bran castle and a whirlwind history tour from Vlad about Roumania unification and the importance of the historic border between Wallachia and Transylvania. Than to Rastov for amazing views over the valley and onto the distillery, my word that stuff has a kick to it.
A great experience thank you Vlad!
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Lemesmer2010
May 16, 2026
Excellent tour - A fascinating tour around a stunning castle. Vlad’s knowledge and expertise were hugely appreciated.
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Kwy5269yk
Apr 23, 2026
5/5 - Vlad was an amazing guide, really nice guy and really easy to talk to. He knows everything about this area and its history. I 100% recommend this tour.
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Mergirllnm
Apr 18, 2026
A dream come true! - I want to take a moment for gratitude. 🙏
I highly recommend going on a guided tour of the castle. The details of history and legend bring the castle to life and give you an unforgettably incredible experience! Our guide Miruna was phenomenal. Miruna’s knowledge of this castle’s history, her gift of intriguing visitors with the depth of the Dracula legend and her warm welcome made our visit deeply meaningful and memorable. She went above and beyond to make our visit truly special!
Visiting Bran Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, Romania is a dream come true! This dream of mine was inspired by the writing of Bram Stoker as well as the culture, legends, history and mysteries of Transylvania. This moment - to actually set foot in Bran Dracula’s Castle - was magical for me. To explore Transylvania in an April snowfall and find myself among the Carpathian Mountains was surreal. A heavenly smile from Dad was with me. I promised him one day I would try to visit this incredible place and I did it. Dad was with me in spirit. I’m grateful. I chose to dress up to celebrate this day. Vintage inspired dress by my favorite of all time Heart My Clothing The most fabulous Dracula socks by inspiring and creative Sock Candy and the best most comfortable heels I have ever worn by the best of the best Bhava Studio.
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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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