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Transylvania Full Day Tour: Explore Dracula's Castle & Medieval Brasov
4.5
1,305 Ratings
București
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour of Transylvania, visiting the legendary Dracula’s Castle and the magnificent Peles Castle. Explore the medieval city of Brasov and immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of this enchanting region.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bucharest - The activity will start in downtown Bucharest.
- House of the Free Press - a reminiscent of the communist regime that used to be the tallest building in Bucharest till 2007
- Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf) - a reminder of the Romanian Army’s victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918 - one of the most important events in Romania’s history
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - explore the legendary castle of Count Dracula and find out the legend and truth behind the character
- Piaka Sfatului - considered one of the most beautiful main squares in Romania. It is a fully pedestrian area with stunning buildings around and restaurants to suit any taste.
You will have some free time here to take lunch and enjoy the medieval ambience
- Peles Castle - Visit the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia “the Pearl of the Carpathians”
- Black Church (Biserica Neagra) - the most representative edifice of Brasov and one of the greatest Gothic style monument in Romania
(outside visit only)
- Brasov Historical Center - Walking tour in the historical centre of the medieval city of Brasov: The Black Church, The Council Square, The Rope Street, The Old Walls of the fortress
- Bucharest - We will end our activity in downtown Bucharest.
What's Included
- Central meeting point for easy access
- Explore Peles Castle, Dracula’s Castle, and Brasov Historical Center at your own pace
- Social distancing-friendly with personal audio systems for clear guidance
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Engaging onboard pre-recorded audio commentary
- Disposable earphones provided for your convenience
What's Not Included
- Optional entrance tickets (Peles Castle approx. 11 euro; Dracula’s Castle approx. 15 euro)
- Optional Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey exploring two of Transylvania’s spectacular castles: Bran Castle, often referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ a 13th-century citadel positioned on a hill, and Peles Castle, a marvel of Neo-Renaissance design. This day excursion ensures you will visit both iconic structures in a climate-controlled bus, additionally giving you an opportunity to stroll through the ancient city of Brasov.
- Children under 4 y.o. cannot attend shared tours
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and can only be visited from the outside on these days
- Since the card payment options are limited and to avoid the queues from the ticket offices, we recommend you bring cash in our local currency.
- English tours are available daily. Spanish and Italian are offered Thursday to Sunday
Location
University Square - Gray Line Meeting Point
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
Spiru Haret Statue, in the Bus Stop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andaa537
Jul 30, 2024
Great!!! - Perfect view in the green. Amazing the castle you think you are in another era. We took countless photos and has a souvenir market where you can shop at very good prices
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Brianp1864
Jul 13, 2024
The Best Tour Guide EVER! - What a fantastic way to see the countryside of Romania! Our tour guide, Sonia, was superb! We cannot say enough about how friendly, helpful and and knowledgeable she is. Made this trip the best we have done.
One note if caution, the castles, particularly Bran Castle, requires walking up very steep inclines and and lot of steps...well worth it but be prepared.
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Nubia_h
Jun 30, 2024
Nice tour! Times were... - Nice tour! Times were short but we visited multiple places in one day so it’s understandable. Our tour guide was nice
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Kristy_c
Jun 24, 2024
Beautiful experience - This was one of the main reasons for our trip to Bucharest and we loved the trip. The castles are spectacular and our guide Roxanna was really knowledgeable and helpful as we made our way around.
The only downside is the length of the day, as we didn’t get back until 10pm due to traffic, but this is not the tour companies fault and is worth it overall.
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Navigate714274
Jun 24, 2024
Stunning Transylvania - Bucharest was my first solo trip and the excursion to Transylvania was fabulous. We went in a small group, easy clear pick up city centre, and a great driver and lovely guide. The scenery is stunning and I’d recommend this trip highly
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Amy_b
Aug 2, 2024
Long but worth it - It is a very long day. The trip description said 12 hours; ours was more like 14 and the guide said sometimes they don't get back until midnight. It's really too much to do in one day. Having said that, the tour was really good; the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job, and I really enjoyed the experience. I would have had trouble working both castles into my vacation plans without this trip, and the stop in Brasov is nice. I'm glad I did the tour, and I would recommend it, just be well rested and ready for a long day.
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Mercy_k
Jun 27, 2024
Magnificent Castle - The first castle was worth the visit. Didn't get to check out the other floor because we needed to head to the Bran Castle fast so as to beat groups and traffic. Would have loved to stay longer.
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Craig_w
Jul 24, 2024
great tour but runs for longer than they say - The sites were excellent, and the tour guide great. But they said it was 11-12 hour day trip but it was 15 hours with traffic, which ruined evening plans.
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Alan_m
Jul 19, 2024
Informative tour but poor guide - The tour content was great but let down by the guide. More assistance would have been appreciated. We missed the need for cash and left on our own to get tickets.
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Dean_s
Jul 3, 2024
Could have been better - The tour and tour guide were great. There was a lot to see which was very beautiful. Unfortunately, I had to rate the tour average for a few reasons. One, Peles castle was closed and not able to be visited which was not listed on the tour description, and secondly, the bus was so very hot it was like riding in a mobile sauna. Granted, the day was very hot, but there should have still been better air conditioning. It was very uncomfortable. The bus driver was pleasant and drove well. I wish I could give a better rating because I hate to complain about anything, but the experience would have been much better had the ride been more pleasant.
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