Private Tour
Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov - Private Day Trip from Bucharest
Overview
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Created for the dynamic traveler short on time, this tour from Bucharest explores the best of Romania’s landmarks in one day. You’ll discover the capital of the country, find all about Romania’s Royal Family by visiting the amazingly beautiful Peles Castle, go in search of Dracula right in his lair and stop to enjoy the beautiful medieval town of Brasov. All is spiced up with gorgeous mountain landscape while you make your way along a breathtaking part of the Carpathian Mountains.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please choose the tour option appropriate to your group size.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peles Castle
Enjoy the Royal gardens and have a standard guided tour of Peles Castle.
Bran Castle
Visit the famous Bran Castle and find out why is it called Dracula's Castle.
What‘s Included
Licensed English speaking guide;
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off;
Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available in the car/to go;
Gas, parking and road fees;
Transport by modern car with climate control;
Meals & alcoholic beverages, other than stated in the itinerary;
Flight tickets;
Photo & video fees at the visited sites;
Peles Castle ticket on Monday and Tuesday
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Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov - Private Day Trip from Bucharest
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Transylvania
GBFoodJunki,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very interesting and enjoyable day out from Bucharest seeing Peles Castle, Brasov and Bran (Dracula) Castle. 12 hours all in all. Peles Castle was for sure the highlight - an amazing place. Brasov is a beautiful town and Bran, well it’s iconic isn’t it?! Our guide John was very attentive and made sure we got there and back safely. He also ensured we got special attention, eg got to the front of the English guided tour at Peles, got us a great table for lunch in Brasov town square, and got me around the rather claustrophobic spiral staircase at Bran so that I didn’t miss out on all of the upper floor exhibits. He was kind and informative and saw to our every need. Thanks Bogdan and John for a memorable day.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – Absolutely book this tour (especially with John)!
N7534UMcatheriner,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You said: If you’re considering this tour — book it! We had the best day and I can’t recommend it enough, especially if you can go with John. He was so communicative and thoughtful from the start, tailoring the experience perfectly to what we were most interested in. On the drive, he even went out of his way to show us a couple of filming locations from shows and movies we love — such a fun personal touch! Our tour lasted basically the whole day, and we saw everything we hoped for and more: both Peles and Bran Castles, the charming town of Brasov, and even the spots where they filmed Wednesday and Borat. John’s knowledge of history was incredible — we basically got a private tour inside Peles Castle, which made the experience so much more special. One of the reasons I chose this tour was because it included guaranteed castle tickets, and I’m so glad it did. On one of the busiest days of the year, John navigated traffic like a pro, and we even got to skip the line at Bran Castle, saving at least an hour! I can’t imagine we’d have had anywhere near as much time or flexibility on a large coach tour. The personalization, attention to detail, expert navigation, and John’s genuine kindness and experience made the whole day exceptional. He seemed to know everyone everywhere we went, which made us feel completely at ease and in great hands. He even surprised me with Halloween roses at the end of the tour — such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. Also, a small but important detail — he always knew where to find the best restrooms, which is key on a long day of sightseeing! All in all, this was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. It felt like traveling with a local friend who knows all the history, the hidden gems, and the people. Highly, highly recommend — 10/10, ask for John!
Wonderful 2 Day Bucharest to Brasov Tour
CarlH74vdc,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I settled on the 2 day tour to Brasov offered by Book Tours Romania. We were not disappointed. BTR provided us with a FIRST RATE experience. The process was totally professionally handled from start to finish. All communications were clear and timely. All aspects were professionally addressed. Our trip was detailed out....our tour guide picked us up and for 2 days, provided us with a wonderful Romanian experience....past and present. Nic, our tour guide for the 2 day trip was outstanding and Tour Manager Bogdan S. provided all necessary communications. Really all aspects were seamless. I would recommend BTR to anyone thinking about an in-depth tour.
Two excellent full day tours
JeffCypress,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the day trip to Peles/Bran castles and Brasov as well as a full day tour in Bucharest. The communication with Bogdan to make the arrangements was excellent - very prompt, profesional and helpful in organising the schedule to fit in the things we wanted to see allowing for opening days etc. Our guide for the two days was Marcel who was very knowledgeable and charming. We learned a huge amount about all the things we were seeing and he was very good at putting everything in context as well as explaining the complicated history of Romania and contemporary society. He was good company - very charming, helpful and keen to make sure we had a good couple of days. Would thoroughly recommend and would definitely use the firm again.
Fantastic Day Out
JoanneGMC,Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very long but very enjoyable day out with Bogdan who was the perfect guide. The communication about the trip was excellent and our trip was adjusted to fit in with what we wanted to focus on. We all loved Bran Castle and had a brief stop at Cantacuzino Castle (Netflix "Wednesday" series was filmed there) to break the long drive from Bucharest. We then went onto Brasov Old Town where Bogdan took us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch. Brasov was absolutely stunning and we wish we had planned a night in Transylvania so we had more time to enjoy the town plus see some more of this beautiful part of the country. We would recommend Book Tours Romania and also Transylvania!
Wonderful New Year's Eve private day trip to Peles & Bran Castles and Brasov
Jen travelvet,Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I were very pleased to be able to book a tour on the unlikely day of New Year's Eve! Nick took excellent care of us, providing a most fascinating overview of the history, and answering our endless questions. We very much enjoyed our visit to the beautiful Peles Castle, although for us, Bran Castle was far too touristic, with some forced exhibits to tie in with Dracula and the occult. Yet it still seemed a must to visit that castle just the same, and the area around Bran Castle was fascinating, with many stands selling delicious traditional Romanian snacks such as Sorici. We had a wonderful lunch in lovely Brasov where we discovered the Romanian desert Papanasi. Many thanks again to Nick for his excellent driving, his dedication and enthusiasm, and all of his tips, including his favourite writers!
Top Notch Guide
Vicki P,Nov 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel is a wonderful guide. His attention to important details and the full story leaves nothing to chance. We truly appreciated his passion for history and eagerness to share it with us. He is a wealth of knowledge. Two of our group were walking challenged and Marcel gave his full attention to that challenge. We recommend Marcel to any group.
A long but wonderful day
Francois D,Oct 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We did that tour as we had only one day. We highly recommend this tour but be informed you will be sitting in the car for a big part due to distance and traffic. That aside the day was wonderful. Our guide George was really friendly, passionate, really knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. We had the impression to be on a tour with a friend. Follow the guide advice in term of timing as you can save long time waiting. We also had a great time at lunch and this tour worth every penny paid. If you have more time we would suggest to have a tour on two days to discover the broader region. Whatever your choice is, George is definitely in our top guides and we definitely recommend him to anyone.
Best Private Tour - Amazing sites
579mz,Oct 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to thank Bogdan who organized an incredible trip for us and Nic for leading it. We did a tour to Transylvania from Bucharest and it was probably the best guided tour we have ever been on. We had so much fun chatting with Nic and learning from him and his wealth of knowledge. The sites were better than we even thought they would be and it was a wonderful day. They had snacks and water for us in the car which was a thoughtful addition. It could not have been better - I will tell all of my friends traveling to this part of the world to check out all of the tour options Bogdan and his company are offering.
Terrific Tour
deezee2323,Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very well-organized tour and the communication ahead of time (with Bogdan) was fantastic. Our tour guide Nic was extremely personable and knowledgeable and we could not have had a better experience. Besides the terrific tour of Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov, we experienced a nice lunch and the vehicle was comfortable - and even had snacks and water included (a really nice touch). Highly recommended tour and highly recommended tour company and guide.
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