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Transylvania Castles: Explore Dracula's and Peles Castles from Bucharest
4.6
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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
(220 Ratings)
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Leroy_t
May 2, 2025
Book the private tour! Worth every penny. - Wonderful day trip! Booking a private tour for two people was truly the way to go. Our tour guide (Diana) was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, very kind, and did not rush. We felt we got our monies worth! Thank you to your entire team.
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Jorgeci6760nc
Apr 15, 2025
A journey with great scenery and an excellent guide - Everything was as written in the description. Claudiu was a great guide, he arrived on time and from the beginning of the trip he started explaining me from the beginning of the trip. Always friendly gave me advice on what to do and what to see. The places to visit simply fantastic, spectacular landscapes, are must-see places in Romania. I certainly hope to return.
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Jane_k
Apr 13, 2025
Peleş and Bran Castles and Brazov - 12 hour day trip! Took about two and half hours travel, each way. Well worth the private tour to explore at own pace and desires. Guide/driver, Florin, was great! He’s informative, patient and helpful. As added treat, it snowed while we were at country … and it’s April!
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Raymond_b
Apr 2, 2025
Transylvania Delight - We had an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish, everything was well-organized, informative, and fun. Our guide, Florin was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to answer our questions. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing us to see all the key sights without feeling rushed. They were even able to add a destination (Transfagarasan Highway) that was not originally part of the package for a minimal cost. Florin also gave great local recommendations for food like the great Mici place on the way home from our long day and hidden gems that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own.
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Sharonbeaulah_y
Mar 31, 2025
I really enjoyed my solo... - I really enjoyed my solo tour. Florin, my assigned guide, was very helpful and engaging. He also told me a lot of stories about the places I explored.
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Rodrigo_e
Mar 30, 2025
Cristian is amazing! - Cristian was terrific! He is super knowledgeable and accommodating. We covered so many historic sights and made it back on time.
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Mathias
Feb 26, 2025
10/10 - Christian and his friend picked me up at my hotel at 7:30 am and we started a 3 hour drive to Bran Castle. Felt safe and confortable the whole journey and both guys were very cool. After 1 hour we went to Brasov where I had lunch and stayed for another hour to get to know the city. Then our last stop was in Peles Castle (currently under restauration) for some photos. While coming back jn Bucarest, we passed through some atractions on the way and they explained some history. At 17:15 I was back to my hotel. Totally worth it, especially Bran Castle. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants a more private and confortable experience and do like to travel and visit on your own rhythm.
I was a solo traveler and booked the two mininum tickets. 100% in English.
Tip: have a quick lunch in Brasov so you have enough time to go to the white tower.
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Gordon_s
Jan 18, 2025
Good day out. - We had an excellent trip with Cristian our guide. The journey was interesting with plenty to see.
The castle was lovely but a little underwhelming for the distance travelled.
Brasov was very pretty in the square with lots of restaurants.
Sadly we went on a Tuesday and together with Mondays Peles castle is shut. Something to bear in mind.
Overall a good trip as our guide was knowledgeable and helpful and spoke excellent English and the drive interesting.
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Pat
May 10, 2025
I was disappointed that... - I was disappointed that our guide could not enter either castle with us. There was no one to explain the castles to us. The Dracula Castle was not well organized and offered no value—a waste of time. It was a long and unnecessary drive. The king’s castle was truly fantastic—we needed a guide to help us. Not enough time to enjoy,
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Discover601787
Apr 16, 2025
Not as expected - Not exactly as expected. Tour said we would have a guide and driver, and assistance throughout. Instead we had a driver who dropped us off at each location. We were left on our own so really didn’t learn much about the castles or town, which was disappointing. It was 7 hours worth or driving and 4 hours worth of sightseeing. The driving was very uncomfortable due to windy mountainous roads ( I was glad I had Dramamine, the driver said many passengers get motion sickness), as well as very aggressive driving by the driver on the flat highways. Overall was glad to have visited the region, but the experience could have been much better, especially given what we paid.
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