Day trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

Activity provider: One Excellence Tours
Day trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

Activity provider: One Excellence Tours
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From US$ 53.50 US$ 26.75 per person

Be swept away by the magnificence of Transylvania and its magical places on this small group day trip from Bucharest. Enjoy a guided tour of Bran Castle (nicknamed Dracula's Castle), the medieval town of Brasov and Peles Castle.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is provided from the listed hotels/meeting points in central Bucharest. Pickup service starts between 7:30 AM and 7:50 AM. If your accommodation is not on the list, please contact the local partner. The local partner will then inform you of a meeting point and time one day before the tour.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Itinerary
12 hours
  • Bucharest

  • Peleș Castle (guided tour, free time)

    • Extra fee
  • Brasov (free time)

    • Optional
    • Extra fee
  • Bran Castle (guided tour, free time)

    • Extra fee
  • Bucharest

Pickup included
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
  • Enjoy a full-day tour to Transylvania from Bucharest
  • Get spooked on a tour of Gothic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle
  • Visit the former royal residence at Peles Castle, considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe
  • Spend free time at the medieval Saxon town of Brasov
Full description

Escape the bustle of Bucharest and spend a day immersing yourself in the landscapes and landmarks of Transylvania. Encounter the historic castles, rich scenery, and evocative atmosphere of this unique region. Enjoy a pickup from nearby meeting points, and guided tours of these fascinating monuments.

Start your day trip with a visit to Peles Castle, set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, known as the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style.

Next, enjoy free time for lunch in the town of Brasov. Start exploring this fascinating Transylvanian town from its main square, and stroll around its well-kept historical center as you see sights like the Gothic Black Church, old City Hall, and the narrowest street in Europe. Encounter Bran Castle for your final tour stop, also commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. Take a walk inside its grandiose towers and down its winding narrow staircases and passages, and learn about the infamous Vlad the Impaler.

Includes
  • Tour guide
  • Transport
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly during all guided walks and tours
  • Pickup and drop-off to select addresses
  • Tips
  • Lunch
  • Photo fees
  • Entrance fees (30 to 40 RON)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • From April 19 2022 Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday. If you take the tour on these days, you will spend more time at Bran Castle and in Brasov
  • Pickup is provided from selected hotels and hostels situated in the central area of Bucharest. If you are located in an apartment, hotel, or hostel that is not on the list, please contact the activity provider who will inform you of the closest pickup point to your address
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age for participants is 11 years old
  • Your guide will assist you with purchasing the entrance tickets (50 RON for Peles castle, standard ground floor exhibition, 45 RON for Bran Castle)
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1488 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Safety
    4.7/5

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A well organised and excellent day out. (I was also pleasantly shattered at the end of the trip!) Peles Castle and the surrounding area is gorgeous. Basrov is quaint and offers some great views if you take the cable car up the hillside. Bran/Dracula’s Castle was good to see, but personally I think Peles was better. Emanuel was a great host and clearly has a lot of love and knowledge about his home country. Do this day tour. You won’t be disappointed.

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March 19, 2023

We had fun chatting with our guide.. the timing was perfect even if we would have preferred staying at the Bran Castle a little bit more after 4pm to visit the lake and the surrounding buildings but we understand it was a matter of time and about the risk to find too much traffic on the way back. We liked the plan to visit Brasov village at lunch time and we keep thanking our guide for the friendly and interesting tour.

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March 19, 2023

Overall a great experience. The Peles castle was mesmerising while the view of Bran castle was breathtaking. Brasov was rather enjoyable since it was quite picturesque and you can really enjoy the atmosphere. Finally, our guide ,Andi, was very helpful and informative. He made sure that we had a pleasant trip and he did a great job.

March 13, 2023

Product ID: 151028