Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov
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Combine castle viewing with brown bear watching in Transylvania. A great way to spend a day in Romania. This tour is flexible with pickup available from Brasov or any other nearby city. The tours is shared but you can make it private for a small extra fee. Drop off can be in the same location where you've been picked up or in an other location selected by you (longer distances will require additional fees).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Guided tour of the brown bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Learn everything that you need to know about Romania's brown bears.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Guided tour of the Bran Castle. A medieval landmark that was built as a defensive outpost at the southeastern border of the Hungarian Empire. It also had the role of customs point between Wallachia and Transylvania and it's worldwide popular because of Dracula's Legend!
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Tour Guide. Live commentary on board.
Parking fees.
Landmark entrance fees.
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Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov
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Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magnificent Guided Tour in Brasov
gabrielecY7349HC,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure to visit the castles of Bran, Peles and The Bear Sanctuary accompanied by the magnificent tour guide Vlad. In addition to being a great companion, he is also a very friendly person, prepared and attentive to your needs. He picked us up a few steps from our accommodation and accompanied us in all three stages without ever Leaving us alone, Explaining minimally and in detail everything we observed as we went. I highly recommend to live an experience with him ... He is also a great ski instructor ... ;)
A complete Tour
pinto,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vlad is a spectacular guide, with a great knowledge of over all Romanian history. It's a Very well organized tour. It ended up being a private tour, which made even more intimate. Everything from Pick up to drop off was perfect, vlad kept us well informed and busy through out. We also gathered lot of information of where to find authentic Romanian food at the end of our trip. Highlight of the tour itself was Peles castle..
Amazing tour with Vlad!
aubreyk134,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vlad was an amazing tour guide! He picked us up in Brasov and dropped us off at the Sinaia station so we had a faster way to get to our next location. He was very informative, patient and helpful. He was able to answer all of our questions and make the trip very enjoyable. I highly recommend booking a tour with Vlad!
Amazing experience around the Carpathians thanks to Vlad!
kevinsD9240VG,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vlad served as our tour guide for the day, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Brasov. Since we were there during a Romanian holiday, he adjusted our itinerary to reduce crowds and make sure we had the best experience possible. He is a friendly, considerate, and knowledgeable guide, always ready to answer our questions, both during the tour and while traveling between sites. He also offered to take pictures of us at iconic, picturesque spots. Thank you, Vlad!
Best guided tour yet!
haleyms2020,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Vlad was AMAZING! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide on this trip. We had a small group- my friend and I and another pair. Small group was perfect for navigating some crowded spots and spotting bathroom breaks! It was easy to hear him as he joked and told us memorable tales about the different castles, Romanian folklore, and bears! For all the activities, you have to buy the tickets at the site, so make sure you bring your card and have service on your phone for the Peleș Castle tickets. (Have to buy online) Libearty Bear Sanctuary- prepare to cry at the sad stories that brought these abused bears to their rescue. Our guide Maria was amazing! Bran Castle- Though the castle was busy (like always!) we were impressed with Vlad’s knowledge and ability to navigate the crowds. Distillery- since my friend and I had initially signed up for the tour with a Palinca tasting, and we got switched to a new group- Vlad was able to keep this in for us, which was wonderful to try the different flavors of this Romanian liquor. Peleș Castle- we had to rush to get in before they closed. But get in we did!!! Other larger tours were going on around us, and while we waited our turn, Vlad kindly pointed out facts that the other guides missed—which we loved. Overall, Vlad was an amazing tour guide. I would go on another tour with him in a heartbeat!!
Fun fulfilling day
madeleeng2025,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. We were very happy to be able to see the bears and both castles all on the same day.
Bears and castles
GIUSEPPE M,,Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice guide , knew what he was talking about, good traveling tips ! And knew the people on the turístic spots, to go in and eat faster !!!
You won't regret this tour!
tmaples2024,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're debating between different tours and reading reviews to make a decision, BOOK THIS ONE! You won't regret it. We booked this tour for February 8, 2025 and it was amazing. First and foremost, Vlad was prompt contacting me after booking to figure out logistics of where to pickup and drop off. Once he had us scheduled he had our guide, Vali, reach out to confirm within hours. Vali picked us up at our Brasov hotel in the morning and away we went to LiBEARty Sanctuary. Along the hour drive he gave us information about the day ahead and tons of insider information about the history of the Bear Sanctuary. Vali is also a volunteer guide at the sanctuary so his personal stories and history were even more impactful once there. He ended up leading the tour at the sanctuary in the morning with us and about 15 other people. Next up, we drove about a half hour to Bran Castle and Vali gave us more insight into the fortress and history of the region as we drove towards the mountains. Always kind to take our questions and it felt like hanging out with a friend in their hometown. We toured Bran Castle and afterwards Vali gave us time to explore the town and have lunch on our own. After meeting back up, we departed to Peles Castle. From Bran to Peles was the longest drive of the day going up and over the mountain roads but Vali being the pro he is, had tons of information to share about the region. Once we arrived to Peles, we took a brief walk to the castle and were absolutely amazed at the beauty of this place. It's overwhelming how beautiful it is inside. After Peles we headed back to Brasov where we were to be dropped at the train station to head off to our next destination. Because of our late departure that evening, Vali was so incredibly kind to take his time driving us back through the scenic route and stopped to have dinner with us. I genuinely cannot express how grateful I was for this tour and appreciative of Vali. Truly, this is one of the brightest highlights of my time in Romania.
You won't regret booking this tour!
Tiffany M,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you're debating between different tours and reading reviews to make a decision, BOOK THIS ONE! You won't regret it. We booked this tour for February 8, 2025 and it was amazing. First and foremost, Vlad was prompt contacting me after booking to figure out logistics of where to pickup and drop off. Once he had us scheduled he had our guide, Vali, reach out to confirm within hours. Vali picked us up at our Brasov hotel in the morning and away we went to LiBEARty Sanctuary. Along the hour drive he gave us information about the day ahead and tons of insider information about the history of the Bear Sanctuary. Vali is also a volunteer guide at the sanctuary so his personal stories and history were even more impactful once there. He ended up leading the tour at the sanctuary in the morning with us and about 15 other people. Next up, we drove about a half hour to Bran Castle and Vali gave us more insight into the fortress and history of the region as we drove towards the mountains. Always kind to take our questions and it felt like hanging out with a friend in their hometown. We toured Bran Castle and afterwards Vali gave us time to explore the town and have lunch on our own. After meeting back up, we departed to Peles Castle. From Bran to Peles was the longest drive of the day going up and over the mountain roads but Vali being the pro he is, had tons of information to share about the region. Once we arrived to Peles, we took a brief walk to the castle and were absolutely amazed at the beauty of this place. It's overwhelming how beautiful it is inside. After Peles we headed back to Brasov where we were to be dropped at the train station to head off to our next destination. Because of our late departure that evening, Vali was so incredibly kind to take his time driving us back through the scenic route and stopped to have dinner with us. I genuinely cannot express how grateful I was for this tour and appreciative of Vali. Truly, this is one of the brightest highlights of my time in Romania.
Expert Guide
Scarlett W,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vali was my guide for the day. He picked me up from the train station in Brasov right on time. He is a volunteer at the Bear Sanctuary so he is very knowledgeable about all the bears and their backstories. Bran and Peles castles were such unique places to visit and Vali was well versed in the history of both. Had a wonderful time! Highly recommend the tour and Vali!
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