Enjoy a visit to the most famous castles in Romania, including Peles Castle and Dracula's Castle, and free time in Brasov in the old town.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Bucharest
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful and historic Castle of Peles
- See the Bran Castle and discover why it's known as Dracula's Castle
- Explore the magical old town of Brasov
Full description
Following pick-up, leave the city for Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle, the former residence of the kings of Romania. Here, admire furniture, ornamental objects, carpets, tapestries, sculptures, paintings and collections of weapons from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Continue to Bran with its famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Learn about the castle's history and how it had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia.
Continue with a short tour of Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style.
Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion.
Also, learn about Catherine's Gate, situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the fortress and its 4 little towers symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassal's lives.
Later, return to Bucharest for a drop off at your location.
Includes
- Transport in an air-conditioned coach for more than 9 people, minibus for 5 to 8 people or car for 2 to 4 people
- English and Italian-speaking driver and guide
- Pick-up and drop off
- Other services not specified on the itinerary
- Entrance ticket to Bran Castle, 40 RON (9 EUR)
- Entrance ticket to Peles Castle, 30 RON (7.5 EUR)
- Photo and video fees
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
Know before you go
- Children under 8-years-old cannot participate in this tour
- Students receive more than a 50% discount at Peles Castle
- The departure will be between 7:20 AM and 8:00 AM
- This tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities and those who have trouble climbing stairs
- This tour can be booked from Thursday to Friday
- During the official holidays and weekends, the return may be later than scheduled due to heavier traffic
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March 2020
- During the rest of the year, Peles Castle is closed only on Mondays; On these days, you will see Peles Castle from the outside
- From March 12 to March 31 both castles will be seen from the outside only and you will have more free time in Brasov’s old town
