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Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov

4.5  / 52922 reviews
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Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov
4.5  / 52922 reviews

Visit some of the most important castles in Romania on a 12-hour tour of Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the city of Brasov from Bucharest. Tour the historical heart of Transylvania at Brasov, and learn the legend of the fabled Vlad the Impaler.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 12 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 12 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Italian, Spanish
Audio guide included
Spanish, Italian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Evangelia – Cyprus

Our day trip was very nice! However Romania is a very big country so you are mostly in the bus. Our guide Sergio was amazing! Very polite, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and sociable.

E
Evangelia – Cyprus
D
Diana – Peru

Our guide/driver Gabriel was the best of the tour.

D
Diana – Peru

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Gray Line - University Square, InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel, Romana Square - Gray Line Meeting Point

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Peleș Castle

    Visit, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bran Castle

    Visit, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Brasov

    Visit, Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (3 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel, Romana Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Gray Line - University Square

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn the legend of Dracula and his real-life counterpart Vlad the Impaler
  • Explore the inspiration for Dracula's Castle at Bran Castle
  • Tour the Medieval city of Brasov
  • Visit the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia, the Pearl of the Carpathians
  • Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes in Transylvania

Full description

Immerse yourself in the legend of Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Count Dracula, on this full-day tour of Transylvania. Discover some of the historic castles of the region, and visit the city of Brasov. Start your tour with pickup from certain pickup points in Bucharest and drive towards the region of Valahia. Discover Peles Castle situated in picturesque Sinaia, and known as the Pearl of the Carpathians. Travel through the mountain scenery to Bran, where you will visit Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. Learn the legend of the terrifying fictional Count. Move on to Brasov, located in the heart of Transylvania. Embark on a walking tour through the historical center. Encounter sights such as the Gothic church of Biserica Neagră, and the Medieval Catherine's Gate, the last remaining of the city’s defensive walls.

Includes

  • Pick-up from central meeting points
  • Free time in Brașov to explore the historic center
  • Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary for additional insights
  • Disposable earphones
  • WiFi onboard
  • Entry tickets (Peles Castle 50 RON per adult, Bran Castle 70 RON per adult)
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 4 years
  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and can only be visited from the outside on these days
  • During official holidays and weekends, traffic to the mountain area might be heavier than usual and the return time may be later than scheduled
  • Between 12 and 25 February 2024, Peles Castle will be closed for visitors general cleaning and preservation works.
  • Staff will be available to assist with on-site ticket purchases castles

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 2922 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Evangelia – Cyprus11 January 2025  – Verified booking
Our day trip was very nice! However Romania is a very big country so you are mostly in the bus. Our guide Sergio was amazing! Very polite, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and sociable.
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Diana – Peru10 January 2025  – Verified booking
Our guide/driver Gabriel was the best of the tour.
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Paula – Spain2 December 2024  – Verified booking
Florentina our guide was the BEST! She was so good explaining everything and helping us! The tour was very beautiful — I will do it again 100-%
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Product ID: 24039

Activity provider:Gray Line Romania

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