Bears Sanctuary and Dracula's Castle, Small-group & pick-up
Overview
Available languages
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We start the day with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in central Bucharest and drive to Transylvania.
We visit first Libearty Bear Sanctuary, the world's largest sanctuary for brown bears. You’ll join a 75-minute guided tour led by local experts, where you’ll hear the moving stories of the bears rescued from captivity and see them living freely in their natural habitat.
After we drive to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle to explore the most famous fortress in Romania. On the way, your guide will share the captivating history of the castle, separating the myths of Vlad the Impaler from the royal reality of Queen Marie.
Unlike rigid group tours, we let you explore Bran Castle at your own pace. No rushing—take your time to admire the narrow staircases and gothic details.
After the castle visit, enjoy some free time in Bran village to grab lunch, shop for traditional souvenirs, or try a local kürtőskalács.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to the Sanctuary is forbidden to children under 5 years old!
Please avoid bringing snacks, food, or open drinks into the car. Really appreciate it!*
To visit the Bear Sanctuary you must buy tickets online for the 11 o'clock slot. We recommend to buy the tickets one week before the tour
We recommend that you have hiking shoes for the Bears Sanctuary
We offer a 30-50% discount for solo travelers who have paid the full price and joined a group.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania, is a refuge for rescued bears that have been previously kept in captivity. The sanctuary provides a natural environment for these bears to live in, allowing them to roam, forage, and interact with others. It's one of the largest bear sanctuaries in Europe and aims to raise awareness about the need for bear conservation and responsible tourism. Here you can see happy bears in their natural environment, after a bad life in circuses and zoo cages. The tours are guided by trained animal welfare experts and the visitors can see brown bears really close.
Bran Castle
Bran Dracula’s Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. It is a popular tourist attraction, boasting an impressive and varied history dating back to the 14th century. The castle is known for its unique, imposing architecture, as well as its associations with Vlad III, the 15th-century Romanian ruler better known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-up from city center locations
Small-group max 7 passangers
Profesional guide în English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bears Sanctuary 95 Lei -
Dracula’s Castle 100 lei -
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private tour
Only your group will participa
Pickup included
Small-group tour, max 7 passe
Hotel Pick-up from City Center: If your hotel is not the central area you have to came to a meeting point, that is 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'.
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5* Laura is amazing and made the day
Nomad24239463310,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura was our guide, what a fantastic woman, knowledgable, patient went out of her way at any oppurtunity and was happy to take breaks whenever needed. We was early to the bears die to low traffic so she took us to Wednesdays castle for a look round, great service, very chatty and funny felt at ease all day and never rushed
A tour that is very worthwhile and with an excellent service
Gabriela P,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a tour that is very worthwhile for comfort and easy access to both the sanctuary and the castle, places that are very worth visiting. The best thing was our guide Laura, who was very friendly and with extensive knowledge of the places we visited. She is a great person who gave us tips, advice, showed us the most interesting and even took spectacular photos.
Very exciting journey to...
Felix E,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very exciting trip to drakula's castle and the bear reserve. With a great guide George.
Great tour
Carleton W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour with transportation and Sebastian's knowledgeable insights into the local area and history of Romania. The bear sanctuary was the highlight for me. Bring walking boots and umbrella in case of rain, and ensure you book the bear sanctuary tickets in advance.
Tremendous tour to the bear sanctuary and Bran Castle
janetbU3488OZ,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claudiu our guide was superb. He was extremely knowledgeable about the bears and the history of Bran Castle. He communicated with us on WhatsApp both before and whilst we were touring the events. An excellent trip from start to finish. I would highly recommend this delightful tour guide.
Great day out with a fantastic guide, highly recommend this trip.
Sue G102013,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was our guide and we were lucky enough that it was just the two of us on the trip. George was so knowledgeable and told us all about the history of Romania, as well as lots of other facts. He stopped for comfort breaks & made sure we knew the detail of the two visits we made. The bear sanctuary was lovely, with a great guide. Bran castle also good, even though it was quite busy.
Best thing we did all holiday
G9443SFhannahm,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible day trip! We were very lucky all day - it was just two of us booked on the trip, we had the amazing Laura as our guide, and we had beautiful blue skies and sunshine to celebrate the first day of spring. Would definitely recommend - the drive was beautiful (although we slept a lot as it was an early start), the bear sanctuary was incredible, and visiting Bran Castle was fantastic! Laura also told us a lot of history about Romania and the region, including Queen Mary who renovated Castle Bran.
Well spent 12 hours
Victoria J,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Sebastian, was brilliant! So much knowledge and very helpful. The bear sanctuary is hilly and Bram Castle has lots of steps, so you need a good level of fitness. It's a long day but worth it
Fantastic tour
675rhiand,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic tour led by Sebastian. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Sebastian was great at answering questions and providing background knowledge, and made sure everything was perfectly paced. I would highly recommend experience!
An amazing day trip to Bran Castle and Libearty Bear Sanctuary!
megandA5963TM,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Bran Castle and Libearty Bear Sanctuary tour with George. George was an amazing tour guide! He was warm and friendly, very knowledgable (and told us facts in an engaging way), flexible, and a great driver despite the heavy snow! He also sent us important updates the evening before and when relevant on the day. The bear sanctuary was incredible, the bears have such sad stories but are now living their best lives in a lovely environment. They seemed so content! George came on the guided tour with us and provided extra information. Bran Castle was an imposing building with lots of interesting history and artefacts inside. It wasn’t too busy, either! Thank you very much to George for an amazing day!
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