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Private Day Trip from Bucharest: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov
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192 Ratings
Sinaia
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania, exploring the stunning Carpathian Mountains and visiting iconic castles like Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Brasov city, the heart of Transylvania.
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania, exploring the stunning Carpathian Mountains and visiting iconic castles like Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Brasov city, the heart of Transylvania.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Peles Castle - Peleè Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Bran Castle,…
- Peles Castle - Peleè Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Bran Castle, Romanian Castelul Bran, medieval stronghold in the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathian Mountains) of Brașov county, central Romania. Popularly—if inaccurately—identified with the fictional Castle Dracula, Bran Castle is one of Romania’s top tourist attractions.
- Brasov Historical Center - Brașov is the country’s most popular tourist destination, enticing the tourists with the old fortified city and the Șchei district, where many ancient houses and an impressive heritage of antiquities and old worship objects are preserved.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
This private tour takes you from Bucharest to Transylvania along a scenic route through the Carpathian Mountains, offering the opportunity to explore:
- Peles Castle, renowned as the most stunning Neo-Renaissance castle in Romania.
- Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, a significant national monument and landmark in Romania.
- The city of Brasov, the heart of the…
This private tour takes you from Bucharest to Transylvania along a scenic route through the Carpathian Mountains, offering the opportunity to explore:
-
Peles Castle, renowned as the most stunning Neo-Renaissance castle in Romania.
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Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, a significant national monument and landmark in Romania.
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The city of Brasov, the heart of the historic region of Transylvania.
Please note, Peles Castle is closed every Monday and Tuesday, with only the exterior available for viewing on these days.
- EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, PELES CASTLE IS CLOSED, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- PELES CASTLE WILL BE CLOSED FOR GENERAL CLEANING AND PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION FROM NOVEMBER 3 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025., ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE
Location
Peles Castle
Str. Pelesului 2
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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Kim_r
Sep 30, 2025
The tour guide’s... - The tour guide’s knowledge of history was exceptional. He provided a wealth of information and he was very friendly and professional.
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Donna_b
Sep 27, 2025
Alin was friendly,... - Alin was friendly, helpful, informative, prompt. He is an excellent driver in the challenging Romanian traffic. He guided us through Peles castle explaining room by room then took us to Bran and left us plenty of time for sightseeing
We highly recommend him and this tour
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Patricia_p
Sep 19, 2025
Claudiu was terrific. He... - Claudiu was terrific. He was personable and very knowledgable of Romania’s history. He was also very accommodating to our needs
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Fellowtraveler77266
Aug 23, 2025
Very Nice trip - Octavian, our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable about history and it is a favorite subject of mine. Peles Castle was the highlight and Octavian provided great insight into its history and construction. Bram Castle was a tourist trap but it’s something most tourists comes to see. Take the fast lane if you don’t want to wait for eternity to get in. Brasov was a quaint old town where we enjoyed lunch and coffee. It was a long day but it was enjoyable.
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Kashif_b
Jul 27, 2025
Bucharest to Transylvania Day Trip with Alin - Our day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania was very memorable and enjoyable. Our tour guide Alin was exceptional. He was funny and kept us entertained thoughout our trip. He sent us message few days before the trip with the link to buy tickets to Peleş castle which was very helpful. We left a bit early as suggested by him and we were the first ones in line to see the Peleş castle, which was the highlight of our tour. We also visited Brașov old town and Bran castle. Alin explained us all the history and interesting facts about the places. He ensured we are taking care of very well in all aspects. We really enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend Alin as your guide. We are very grateful for his kindness and care and hope to visit more places with him in future.
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Cold_eyes2014
Jul 27, 2025
Bucharest to Transylvania Day Trip with Alin - Our day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania was very memorable and enjoyable. Our tour guide Alin was exceptional. He was funny and kept us entertained thoughout our trip. He sent us message few days before the trip with the link to buy tickets to Peleş castle which was very helpful. We left a bit early as suggested by him and we were the first ones in line to see the Peleş castle, which was the highlight of our tour. We also visited Brașov old town and Bran castle. Alin explained us all the history and interesting facts about the places. He ensured we are taking care of very well in all aspects. We really enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend Alin as your guide. We are very grateful for his kindness and care and hope to visit more places with him in future.
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Eva_c
Jul 26, 2025
An Unforgettable Day! - Our tour guide, Octavian, was an extraordinary font of knowledge on the history and struggles of enchanting Romania. Tavi was attentive to our needs. He guided us through Transylvania with facts about the region and injected wit and humor into our thirteen-hour day! We learned so much. It was a truly special experience because of Tavi.
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Hilandl
Jul 21, 2025
Great day tour! - We had an amazing day trip with Octavian to Pele’s castle, Draculas castle and Brasov. He was a great guide and answered all of our questions. He told us a lot of interesting facts and history during the drive as well as at the castles. The castles were really cool. We loved Pele’s castle! You definitely do not want to miss this tour!
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Nanette_p
Jul 12, 2025
Best way to see the castles and Brasov - This is a very long day, but Andrei made it so much fun and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the day. He was a great guide and we learned so much. We were a bit sad to see him go when he dropped us off at the end of the day.
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Michaelm838
Jul 1, 2025
Great way to pack in a lot in a day. - This tour was perfect for us and met our expectations after reading through the tour details and reviews. Ionut was a great tour guide with great depth of history and knowledge. He is also a very skilled guide when navigating other busy tour areas to make sure you see what you want to see without a lot of waiting. We had a flight to catch so Ionut was very helpful to adjust the itinerary so we saw what was most important to us.
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