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Snagov Monastery: Dracula's Resting Place
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Snagov
Embark on a private tour to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace near Bucharest. Explore the hidden tomb of Vlad the Impaler and admire the stunning architecture and gardens of the palace.
Embark on a private tour to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace near Bucharest. Explore the hidden tomb of Vlad the Impaler and admire the stunning architecture and gardens of the palace.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Snagov Monastery - Snagov Monastery is an ancient monastic site, a historical landmark, an architectural masterpiece of feudal art, and a significant tourist destination situated on an island in Snagov Lake, close to Bucharest.
- Mogosoaia Palace - Constructed between 1698 and 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, this palace exemplifies the Romanian…
- Snagov Monastery - Snagov Monastery is an ancient monastic site, a historical landmark, an architectural masterpiece of feudal art, and a significant tourist destination situated on an island in Snagov Lake, close to Bucharest.
- Mogosoaia Palace - Constructed between 1698 and 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, this palace exemplifies the Romanian Renaissance style, also known as the Brâncovenesc style. The palace is named after the widow of the Romanian boyar Mogoș, who originally owned the land.
- Chitila - Fort Chitila is a historic fortification near Chitila, a town in Ilfov County, Romania. Built in the late 19th century as part of Romania’s defense system, the fort was involved in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide in English
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide in English
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Snagov Monastery: Nestled on a remote island in the heart of Lake Snagov, this historic monastery is shrouded in ancient mysteries. It is the resting place of Vlad the Impaler, famously known as Dracula. Visitors can enter the old church to admire the Byzantine frescoes and stand before the altar where the infamous ruler is interred.
**Mogoșoaia…
Snagov Monastery: Nestled on a remote island in the heart of Lake Snagov, this historic monastery is shrouded in ancient mysteries. It is the resting place of Vlad the Impaler, famously known as Dracula. Visitors can enter the old church to admire the Byzantine frescoes and stand before the altar where the infamous ruler is interred.
Mogoșoaia Palace: Experience the grandeur of 18th-century aristocracy. Constructed by Constantin Brâncoveanu, this palace is a stunning example of the Brâncovenesc architectural style, which harmoniously combines Venetian and Ottoman influences. Guests can wander through the graceful loggia, the courtyard, and the picturesque lakeside gardens.
- Snagov Monastery: Hidden on a secluded island in the middle of Lake Snagov, this medieval monastery holds centuries-old secrets. Here lies the tomb of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). Step inside the ancient church to see the Byzantine frescoes and stand before the altar where the dreaded ruler rests. Mogoșoaia Palace: Transition to the aristocratic opulence of the 18th century. Built by Constantin Brâncoveanu, this palace is a masterpiece of the Brâncovenesc style, blending Venetian and Ottoman elements. Explore the elegant loggia, the courtyard, and the beautiful lakeside gardens.
Location
Snagov Monastery
Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea
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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Steven_s
Nov 16, 2025
Great guide, so knowledgeable and entertaining! - Great guide, tons of historical information and context. Comfortable transportation. A great way to see and learn about Romanian history and not spend hours and hours driving to and from sites like on many of the tours that require 2-3 hours each way.
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Barbfromlondon
Oct 29, 2025
A day outside of Bucharest proper was well worth it! - Our guide Claudiu was fantastic. He gave us valuable insight into the history of Romania, and each of the locations we visited. Well-informed, very helpful and very personable. We loved hearing of his personal experiences, to learn how people of his age have coped with the huge changes experienced by the Romanians.
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Tamsyn_b
Feb 3, 2025
We had an amazing day on... - We had an amazing day on this trip, Victor our guide was really helpful and friendly and we learn so much from him about each place we went to, the abandoned fort was really good and we had a brilliant day
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Patrick_k
Sep 21, 2024
Legend Brought to Life - The morning with Sebastian was great. He was well versed on the history an legend relating to Vlad the Impaler and the other sites we visited. While different, Chitila was a great.
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Boguslaw_k
Aug 9, 2024
Out of Bucharest ~ A day well spent - Taking in the very old (an accurate story of Count Vlad) , old history (via a palace) and the recent past (late 1800s). It gives a good view of Romania's history. A good snap shot of history
plus the view of the outer suburbs. Our guide had an extensive knowledge and made the trip
both educational and enjoyable.
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Bennette_r
Jul 2, 2024
Serban was a great guide - The tour was interesting and was made especially great by the guide, Serban Riga. He made sure we were very comfortable and enjoying our time. He was able to tell us a lot about the sights we visited and graciously answered all the questions we asked him about Romania in general. He has a great sense of humor too.
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Mabono900
Jun 17, 2024
Beautiful and interesting - Beautiful cathedral on an island in a small village. The people who run it are very nice. It is an actual church so be respectful! It is pretty far from old town Bucharest. I arranged a tour to go here, which I recommend. If you’re here for Dracula sites you will want to see it.
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Chession01
May 28, 2024
Fun Trip to Historical Sites - We learned so much great Romanian historical and cultural information. Snagov Monastery was very cool. Surprised on how well preserved the monastery was, especially with the art on the walls. And being right there on the lake was so peaceful. Mogosoaia Palace was pretty impressive. I think they did such a good job reconstructing the facility. Fort Chitila was an interesting add on as the fort ruins are located next to a scrapyard, overgrown with vegetation, lots of trash and graffiti. Tempering expectations is a must. That being said it was the most unforgettable part of the tour.
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Christopher_h
May 9, 2024
Great Historical Tour - Valerica was our guide for a this historical site tour. We learned so much great Romanian historical and cultural information. Snagov Monastery was very cool. Surprised on how well preserved the monastery was, especially with the art on the walls. And being right there on the lake was so peaceful. Mogosoaia Palace was pretty impressive. I think they did such a good job reconstructing the facility. We were also impressed that he was able to get us to the third spot, even though it was not conveyed to him in the itinerary, which was the Fort Chitila. This was an interesting add on as the fort ruins are located next to a scrapyard, overgrown with vegetation, lots of trash and graffiti. Tempering expectations is a must. That being said it was the most unforgettable part of the tour.
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Ryan_p
Aug 23, 2024
Was canceled - Never happened. Was contacted few hours out it was canceled. I called to the number and tried contacting them on the Viator messenger…. No answer for both.
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