Private Tour
Dracula's Castle -Private Tour- with Brașov City and Peleș Castle
Overview
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12 hours
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Embark on a private tour from Bucharest, complete with hotel pick-up and drop-off, to explore Romania’s most iconic landmarks.
It includes personal guidance throughout the day and comfortable transportation. We offer a deep dive into Romania’s rich culture and history.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Peleș Castle, the stunning summer residence of Romania’s Royal Family, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Here, you’ll marvel at the neo-Renaissance architecture and lush interiors. Please book the entrance tickets online, following this website: www.Peles.ro
Next, visit the legendary Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, where history meets myth. As you explore its mysterious corridors, you'll uncover tales of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life inspiration behind Dracula.
The tour concludes in the charming medieval city of Brașov, where you’ll stroll through the old town's cobbled streets and admire the blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Peleș Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peles Castle
Peles Castle is the most impressive castle in Romania and a must-see attraction if you’re passionate about stories of royalty, splendid architecture, and history. The summer residence of the royal family until 1948 when it was confiscated by the communists, the castle from Sinaia is today, like in its first years, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle is ultimately a magnificent medieval fortress that Queen Maria turned into a special royal residence, one of her favorites, in the years that followed WW1. While many of the visitors who show up in large numbers, making it the most visited attraction in Romania, go in search of the Dracula legend, the castle itself has nothing to do with Bram Stoker’s famous novel. It’s instead a great place to imagine centuries of medieval fights and past times of royal glory when Romania’s most beloved Queen turned it into a home.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off în Bucharest area
Private transportation
30 minutes free time after visiting Peleș, 30 minutes after Bran and other 45 minutes in Brașov
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide in English
Bran Dracula's Castle - 90 RON without tour-guide and 200 RON with site tour-guide
Peleș Castle - 100 RON -
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Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour -- mark something off the bucket list.
marowle,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour. Alin was very knowledgeable and provided a great experience. There is a fair amount of walking and stair climbing involved so one should be prepared for that. We chose to cut the Brasov part short just because it had been a long day abs we were exhausted, but there was probably much more to see. How often do you get a chance to see dracula's castle??
Awesome trip!
Z7526SFst,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mircea was incredibly knowledgeable (on history, culture, languages, etc.), thoughtful, warm, and accommodating. He truly cares about his guests, which makes all the difference! He made my two-day visit of Romania (covering Bucharest, Brasov City, Peles Castle) a truly delightful and memorable experience.
Nice
SUBHENDU S,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice experience to travel. The the tour guide was wonderful and gives us a lot time and explained everything. I will recommend it
Fantastic full day out with an amazing guide, Catalin.
Craig S,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Catalin was a superb guide keeping us entertained with stories about Romanian history on the long drive there. His car was very smart and he made sure that we were comfortable. When we got to Peles castle there was a long queue but he found a way of getting us in quickly. Once inside he pointed out many fascinating details that we would never have spotted ourselves. He made the history come alive with his stories and the way he told them. He was an expert on taking photos of us in the grounds and encouraged us to ask questions. We had a short stop in Brasov to get a quick sandwich and he showed us the Black Church with the story of the child sculpture. He then took us to Bran Castle and handed us over to the guide there who took us round the castle in a small group. He then drove us back to our hotel in Bratislava. It was a long day but I am so glad we took this whole day trip as we learnt so much about the history of Romania and saw some really interesting places, driving through beautiful country. I would really recommend Catalin as he was such a good guide.
Fantastic trip and guide
H2118LPnicolas,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bogdan was the perfect host and guide for our trip it was informative and interesting and covered some of the most beautiful sites. A long but amazing day. We would highly recommend.
Fantastic trip and guide
Nicola S,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bogdan was the perfect host and guide for our trip. It was informative and interesting and covered some of the most beautiful sites. A long but amazing day. We would highly recommend.
A full day in Transylvania with an amazing guide
Suzette D,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bogdan was a wonderful tour guide. He is very personable and has a deep knowledge of not only Romania and its regions , but also many other surrounding countries. We spent the entire day with him and the whole day flew by we strongly recommend bogdan for any excursion in the area!
Great guide and driver, beautiful castle, but very long day.
Archie P,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Laura, our guide and driver for the day, was wonderful. She made sure that we were able to accomplish everything that we hoped to accomplish in one day. Peles Castle was the highlight of this particular itinerary and tour. Because of traffic and distance, doing this itinerary in one day from Bucharest is too rushed. I recommend that others consider a tour that allows you to stay overnight, or 2 nights, to have a more relaxed pace.
We had the best day!!
susanmS6053OI,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day! Our guide, Val, was incredibly informative about history, culture, and lifestyle in Romania. We had multiple questions which he responded to with patience and grace. Each of the castles and Brasov were a lovely surprise and Val made navigating the crowds easy. Can’t recommend highly enough. This was a happy surprise since it was a last minute booking.
Memories Made! Take this tour, with this company!
335edwardo,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! This tour epitomized excellence. The Guide: Mircea/Frank (you'll have to ask him) was a consummate professional. EXTEREMELY knowledgeable and friendly. His knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of Romania and of the attractions on the tour was OUTSTANDING. It is a long tour, but he made it seem short with all the information provided. He took the time to get to know us and make sure our needs were met. As stated, it is a long tour. IT IS WORTH IT. All the stops were worth the drive. Peles is remarkably beautiful. Bran Castle was fun and educational. Brasov was well worth the stop. Most of your time is spent driving. This means the vehicle you use is almost as important as the stops. We were driven in a new, immaculately clean, VERY comfortable Mercedes passenger van. Mircea is an EXCELLENT driver. We always felt very safe. We have been on many tours, both private and group. The difference between a day of sightseeing and an experience to be remembered for years is always the guide. Mircea made this something we will not forget for many years to come. Thank you to him for making memories with us and for sharing his country. There are many tours with these same stops on TripAdvisor and Viator. I cannot stress enough that if you book this tour, you must book with Mircea and his company. MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !
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