Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of Transylvania’s founding and most well-preserved medieval towns on a walking tour of Brasov.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Youth must be accompanied by an adult
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays.
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under 11 y.o. cannot attend this tour
Minimum age of the participant is 11 years old
No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
Not allowed for pregnant travelers
No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
Not allowed to join the tour under influence of alcohol or drugs
Not allowed with Food and drinks in the vehicle
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
You must have cash in Eur or Ron
Peles Castle will be closed for maintenance from 3rd November to 2nd December. During this period you can visit Pelisor Castle.
The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours. Unforseen events (weather, special events, traffic, etc) may result in a visit only on outside of one castle. Delays in arrival time to Bucharest may occur also due to these uncontrollable factors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
Professional tour guide during the bus ride
Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Gratuities
Lunch
Castles entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Stație Taxi Universitate
Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
Peles Castle
Start your day trip with Peles Castle (inside visit), set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.
Options
English Mini Group
English Mini Group: Experience the Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov town with English-speaking guide & mini group of 8 people.
Meeting point: Departure from Statie Taxi Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
Minivan
English Group
English Group: Experience the Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov town with English-speaking guide & group
Meeting point: Departure from Statie Taxi Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
Bus/coach
Spanish Group
Tour in Espanol
Espanol Group: Experience the Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov town with Spanish-speaking guide & group
Meeting point: Departure from Statie Taxi Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
Bus/coach
Italian Group
Tour in Italiano
Italiano Group: Experience the Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov town with Italian-speaking guide & group
Meeting point: Departure from Statie Taxi Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
Bus/coach
Reviews
2,683 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Transylvania in the family
GIOVANNA A,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thanks to Gabriel, our guide, very competent and kind, we discovered the nature and treasures of beautiful Transylvania. The bus was clean and the driver cautious and attentive. Very punctual service.
Lack of Customer Care and Treatment
Paul N,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00Terribly Poor Communication Between Viator and Tour Provider of Tour Departure Time (7am vs 7.30am) and being blamed for late arriving at 7.05am. Mixed languages tour (Italian and English) in the same tour bus with Italian group given the higher priority of reserved seating arrangement and pre-tour guidance and uncontrolled in bus noice. Will consider to switch to GetYourGuide in the future.
Age limit should be verified up front
Lindsey H,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
1.00We were denied boarding the bus because they said, “in the fine print it says no kids under 12”. When I contacted them for a refund they said I should have read the rules but they had no problem allowing me to book it without verification of their age. I will never use Viator ever again. I doubt they care because their business model is to offer mediocre services and to trick their clients out of money.
Great guide but better to get a tour with tix included
Amanda W,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great guide and itinerary. I don’t think I would recommend doing this kind of tour where the tickets aren’t included, though. We were on the bus scrambling to buy tickets online for Peleș Castle before they sold out for the day. Seems way easier to just let the tour company handle it.
Worth seeing but only without "package"
Jennifer K,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
2.00Worth seeing, but you should definitely not buy the package. The package, the 15 euros, is only for the speaking of the tour guide. 1 stop in peles and 1 stop in bran, IN in the castle in ticket duties area. So if you don't want to see the castle from the inside or don't get a ticket for peles, don't get the respective 5 min talk from the tour guide. ES is no better in Brašov. Stop for everyone at the marketplace and then for the parcel people 2 more tiny stops that the tour guide tried to talk us out of! Talk together for 10 min. These are not worth 15 euros PLUS the castle tickets! Worth seeing, but only without package
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