Peles and Cantacuzino Castles Small Group Day Tour from Brasov

Overview

Available languages

English

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The tour to Peles and Cantacuzino castles comprises beauty and history in one. Peles is Europe's first electrified castle with all modern utilities including central heating, running hot and cold water, central vacuum cleaner, an electrical elevator and much more already from the beginning of the 20th century.

Visiting Peles Castle is almost like being inside an art work itself, every step we take inside we get mesmerized by every small detail, the different carvings, paintings and furniture piece competing with well known castles and palaces around the world.

Cantacuzino Castle was the summer home of a well known politician of the 19th century Grigore Cantacuzino. He used to be one of the wealthiest man in Romania at that time and decided to construct this authentic monument with a breathtaking panorama to the Bucegi Mountains. The Castle constructed in Neo-Romanian architectural style is surrounded with alleys and pathways which lead to fountains, waterfalls and small caves.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All year round - Try to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, as they tend to be very crowded.

We make a stop for lunch.

Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.

We would like to inform you that Peleș Castle has recently implemented a new ticketing system. Starting now, all tickets must be purchased online, in advance, for a specific entrance time and date.

Starting November 1st, the company that manages the ticketing at Peleș Castle decided that guides must also pay the entrance fee. Following this new rule, our guides will no longer accompany guests inside the castle. They will share the historical information and insights before and after your visit.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Peles Castle

Drive from Brasov to SInaia approx. 50 minutes. The expansive, Bavarian-style Peleș Castle was built among a lush forest to house Romania’s royalty in the 19th century and is among the most beautiful in Europe. A guide will lead you through many of its immaculate, ornate rooms, still adorned with luxuriant furnishings and décor. You’ll also have the chance to tour the neighboring Pelișor Castle, a smaller royal residence decked out in art nouveau finery.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Manastirea Sinaia

The Sinaia Monastery, located in Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, was founded by Prince Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695 and named after the great Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt. As of 2005, it is inhabited by 13 Christian Orthodox monks led by hegumen Macarie Boguș. It is part of the Bucharest archdiocese. The Old Church was built in 1695. In 2006, it was closed to begin a restoration project to return it to its former beauty. The original interior painting was completed by Pârvu Mutu and were restored for the first time in 1795. The Old Church has reopened as of 2016. Lunch break about 30-45 minutes.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Licensed English speaking tour guide

Lunch

Entrance fees at Peles Castle - 100 lei

Entrance fee at the Cantacuzino Castle: 55 to 75 lei, depending of the tour

Pickup points

Hotel Brasov

Strada 13 Decembrie nr. 38, Brasov Romania

Kronwell Brasov Hotel

7 Garii Blvd Brasov Romania

Options

Peles and Cantacuzino Castles Small Group Day Tour from Brasov

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great tour
758dagmars,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour to the two castles. Our guide Charlie picked us up on time at the hotel and guided us through the two castles. He gave us a lot of information, also on other topics that interested us. Charlie is a super nice and fun guide. We'll be back!
Very helpful to have a guide on this visit
Rob B,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited on a Sunday and there were crowds at the castle sites so we were glad to have Dan as our guide. He was most helpful in explaining the complexities of the royal families and indeed the shifting complexities of the nationalities in the Balkans
Amazing tour, kind guide
949ibanb,,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This visit is very interesting, and our guide Alex gave us a lot of information about the magnificent Peles Castle and its historical context. Additionally, Alex was very kind and patient in answering all our questions.
wonderful tour.
Sightseer17257470688,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was completely insatiable, with a guide named Charlie having extensive knowledge of history and castle details. He was such a wonderful guide. It is possible to see the castle alone, but it is definitely better to have a guide. It was super efficient, especially if Kantakouzino Castle was to be incorporated. I couldn't stop wondering what the rooms were for in the castle and how they were decorated. I went to five or 60 rooms in Perez Castle alone and he explained everything in detail. There were large groups of people on tour, but the small number of people on this tour allowed us to ask almost one-on-one questions and they did us a favor. I asked him to arrange a visit to the Château de Périchore and he was happy to include it. The time I got back to Brașov was just right at 15:30, and when I said I wanted to go home, he took me straight to the Brașov ropeway boarding area. Everything is in English, so even Japanese people who understand English somewhat are definitely recommended
Amazing trip, perfect tour guide
tryggvil2022,,Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip, could not have been luckier with Dan as our tour guide. He was very professional and made everything interesting and fun. Would highly recommend. If we would change anything we would maybe skip Cantacuzino castle, but everything else was very interesting to see.