Small Group Tour: Bucharest to Transylvania Castles

This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula’s) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Peles Castle - The first stop is Peles Castle, the former home of the Romanian Royal Family and the most popular castle in Romania. Tickets are not included, so please purchase them on the official Peles Castle website. Choose only the first time slot for this castle, either 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day.
    If you choose not to…
What's Included
  • Live commentary on board by a professional English-speaking tour leader
  • Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
  • Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with WiFi on board
  • Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
  • Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
  • The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
  • Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to…
Location
Peles Castle
Str. Pelesului 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Go26836814993
Mar 6, 2026
Highly recommend 10/10 - Amazing, comfortable, and memorable tour. Romeo is very knowledgeable guide and he put a lot of effort to make the trip enjoyable for us.
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Sarah_h
Mar 3, 2026
Fun, informative and interesting - The day was fun, informative and interesting - made special by our guide Serban. I would highly recommend this trip. The only caution I would suggest is don't underestimate how long a day it is. From leaving our hotel in the morning to returning that would evening was 13 hours. That said I would still book it - worth all the hours on the bus.
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John_s
Mar 2, 2026
This tour is a fantastic... - This tour is a fantastic way to see two stunning castles and explore the picturesque Saxon city of Brasov while diving into the history of Romania and Transylvania. Our guide, Romeo, was incredibly knowledgeable, and his passion for his country’s history was a highlight of the experience.
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Nickmc1981
Mar 1, 2026
Great experience - Great experience overall . Matthew was Very professional and had a vast knowledge of Romanian history . Make sure to book the castle admission in advance . There was a lot of travelling in the minibus but we'll worth it
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Mrsteveclifford
Feb 17, 2026
Great trip made more so... - Great trip made more so thanks to our guide serban and driver Peter. You can really tell that serban loves his job and his country
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Atters989
Feb 15, 2026
A fantastic tour with Serban - Serban was a fantastic guide - full of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge throughout the day. He always made us feel like we were in safe hands and kept us informed (about traffic, tourist attractions, shops, food etc.). Also a big thanks to Peter the driver. The coach was comfortable and I’d highly recommend opting for this smaller tour over the big coaches - it means you can take shortcuts, and overtake them on the way to and from the attractions. Thanks Serban for a fantastic tour.
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Jandevyott
Jan 19, 2026
Riga was our tour guide.... - Riga was our tour guide. He was very informative and helpful, providing an excellent commentary of all the places that we visited. He runs the tour with timely precision so that all the elements are covered, but equally with enough time to make the trip worthwhile as it is a long journey from the centre of Bucharest. Overall a very good trip.
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Luv2trvl1426
Jan 19, 2026
Long but great day! - Serban was an excellent guide. I really enjoyed how informative the tour was. It was a long day but I enjoyed every moment. I can definitely recommend this tour.
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Jw317901
Jan 19, 2026
Matthew was our guide and... - Matthew was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the trip, with the right amount of time at each location
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Yellowstoneyogi
Jan 31, 2026
Good experience - This trip covers a large area so it is a long day with a lot of driving but definitely worth it. Driver was very knowledgeable worth the visit
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).