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Transylvania Castles: Explore Dracula's and Peles Castles from Bucharest
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Bucharest
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to explore the legendary Transylvania castles of Dracula and Peles. Discover the enchanting Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov.
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to explore the legendary Transylvania castles of Dracula and Peles. Discover the enchanting Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bucharest - The tour guide will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in Bucharest.
- Peles Castle - Situated in Sinaia, 44 km from Brasov, Peles Castle is often regarded as one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Nestled against the natural backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains, it is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture….
- Bucharest - The tour guide will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in Bucharest.
- Peles Castle - Situated in Sinaia, 44 km from Brasov, Peles Castle is often regarded as one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Nestled against the natural backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains, it is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ Bran Castle is one of Romania’s most renowned landmarks. This medieval fortress dates back to the 14th century and is linked to the legend of Dracula, inspired by the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476). Vlad is celebrated by Romanians for his resistance against the Ottoman Empire and his strict enforcement of laws, often through impalement.
- Brasov Historical Center - Brasov Walking Tour: Surrounded by the Southern Carpathian Mountains and adorned with gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, Brasov boasts numerous historical attractions, making it one of Romania’s top destinations.
Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina’s Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.
- Piaka Sfatului - The central square of Brasov.
- Black Church (Biserica Neagra) - The largest Gothic church in Romania.
- Rope Street - Strada Sforii - The narrowest street in Romania.
- Catherine’s Gate - A former entrance to the Brasov fortress.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking licensed guide and driver
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking licensed guide and driver
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/van
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance & Photo fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance & Photo fees
Additional Information
Embark on a private one-day excursion from Bucharest to explore the famed Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle.
Supposedly, the infamous Count Dracula resided in a fortress in Transylvania. With its mystique and positioning high on a crag, Bran Castle gained renown due to the associations with Bram Stocker’s ‘Dracula’ and its imposing tower. Uncover the…
Embark on a private one-day excursion from Bucharest to explore the famed Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle.
Supposedly, the infamous Count Dracula resided in a fortress in Transylvania. With its mystique and positioning high on a crag, Bran Castle gained renown due to the associations with Bram Stocker’s ‘Dracula’ and its imposing tower. Uncover the captivating mountainous area of the Carpathian Mountains along with the towns of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- PLEASE NOTE!
- On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
- Peles Castle is closed on the following dates:
- 27 Sep 2021 - 10 May 2022. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
- 11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays:
- Orthodox Easter 2022
- 24 April - Peles Castle is Closed
- Travel safely with us!
- Traveling with us means that you are taking a 100% private tour! It will be only you and your family / friends.
- Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized after each tour.
- You will have one person (guide/driver) guiding you in order to minimize risks. The health of our guides is verified daily and they all wear protection masks and gloves.
Location
Bucharest
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
4.6
(244 Ratings)
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Barbara_w
Oct 3, 2025
We enjoyed our guide who... - We enjoyed our guide who was personable, knowledgeable, and fun. He arranged our day to do exactly what we wanted to do.
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Kathy
Sep 25, 2025
Great trip. - We had a brilliant day, our driver went out of his way to make the day special. He was prompt, informative and extremely friendly. Highly recommended
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Steve_f
Sep 24, 2025
Very interesting. Good... - Very interesting. Good tour. Castles were great. Brasov was lovely and a great place to visit. Very enjoyable day in Romania.
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Brenna_b
Sep 15, 2025
We had such a wonderful... - We had such a wonderful experience on our day trip to Transylvania! Our guide, Cristian, made the tour exceptional. He shared fascinating history and information, not only about the sites we visited but also about the towns we passed along the way and the country as a whole. His knowledge and passion really brought the journey to life.
Cristian was also very accommodating; when we needed a quick rest break, he adjusted without hesitation. He patiently answered all of our questions and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the day.
Overall, it was a memorable trip filled with beautiful scenery, rich history, and great company. We highly recommend this tour and especially Cristian as a guide!
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Afproper2011
Sep 13, 2025
Wonderful trip - Our driver C. Sorin was fantastic! He was friendly and went the extra mile to make the trip fun and memorable.
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Nicholasa_a
Sep 8, 2025
Great private tour and great tour guide - This is a terrific tour, one that I highly recommend. The visits to both castles were the highlights, and each is unique, offering different perspectives on Romanian period architecture and its associated societal culture. The freedom to stay as long as I wanted at each rather than being restricted by a time limit made the experience even more rewarding. Most importantly, my compliments go out to my tour guide, Christian, who was in all honesty responsible for making this tour memorable. He is a very bright, personable and articulate young man, with deep knowledgeable about Romanian history and culture. These attributes, together with his customer-centric focus and attention to detail made for wonderful and lively discussions during the long car rides to the three attractions and back to my hotel. I can’t speak highly enough about this private tour and Christian; I heartily recommend both to others.
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Laura_d
Sep 6, 2025
Amazing - Castle & mountains stunning. Guide Cristian was brilliant and engaging, truly a gem. An unforgettable holiday
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Vanjo
Aug 29, 2025
Cool experience in Transylvania - Although a very long travel going to Transylvania and returning back to Bucharest, it was still a cool experience while in Romania. Tour guide was Claudiu, nice and hardworking guy. He picked me up right on time at 7am which was good. We saw the 2 castles 🏰 and go inside. Took some photos. Going back was a bit rough which took about 4 hours due to traffic, which nothing we can do. Thanks for the tour Claudiu!
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Pamela_h
Aug 20, 2025
Long car ride out of... - Long car ride out of Bucharest. Very interesting sites. The Braun Castle (Dracula) was very interesting but you need to be comfortable with narrow staircases and low ceiling passages in part of the castle.
The countryside was beautiful. Lunch in Barshov was delightful and stunning town square.
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Eliot_f
Aug 1, 2025
Great Trip in Romania - The trip was outstanding. We saw Peles castle, had time to walk around the city of Brasov, and then visited Bran, or Dracula, castle. While very crowded, it was in a fantastic setting and well worth visiting.
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