Private Day tour from Bucharest to Peles & Dracula Castle

Overview

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Unforgettable Day Tour from Bucharest to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Embark on a full-day private guided tour from Bucharest to explore two of Romania’s most iconic landmarks: Peleș Castle, a masterpiece of neo-Renaissance architecture nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, and Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle, rich in medieval mystery and legend. This day trip offers a perfect mix of history, culture, royal heritage, and breathtaking scenery—ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and history lovers.

Stop 1: Peleș Castle – A Royal Jewel in Sinaia

Located in the picturesque mountain resort of Sinaia, Peleș Castle was built between 1873 and 1914 for King Carol I of Romania.

Stop 2: Bran Castle – Discover the Legend of Dracula

Bran Castle, perched dramatically on a hilltop overlooking a narrow mountain pass. With its imposing towers, stone walls, and gothic charm, Bran Castle has become world-famous as the home of Count Dracula.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Availability: Monday & Tuesday the Peles Castle is close. Between 2 of November - 3 of December, the Peles Castle is close for cleaning. In the days when the Peles Castle is not open, we can visit just outside and we add one more stop in the Old Town of Brasov.

Monday & Tuesday the Peles Castle is closed. Between 2 November - 3 December Peles Castle is closed for interior visits. In this days we have 3 other options: Brașov Old Town, Râșnov Fortress or Wednesday Castle.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Starting Hour 07:30 AM

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking driver tourguide

Gratuities

Entry fee: Peles Castle 100 Lei, Bran Castle 90 Lei

Entry tickets to Bran Castle (Dracula's castle) can be different in the Halloween days, check online

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

Calea 13 Septembrie 90 Bucharest Romania

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence

Strada Luterana 2-4 Bucharest Romania

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Calea Victoriei 37b Sector 1, Sector 1 Bucharest Romania

Grand Hotel Continental

Calea Victoriei 56, Bucharest Romania

Sheraton Bucharest Hotel

Calea Dorobantilor 5-7 Bucharest Romania

InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest by IHG

Episcopiei 1-3, District 1 Bucharest Romania

Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

Calea Victoriei 63-81, Sector 1 Bucharest Romania

What To Expect

Peles Castle

The summer residence of the Royal Family of Romania

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

14th-century Castle, Bran Castle ( Well-know as the Dracula's Castle, Bram Stocker's inspiration and story )

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Private Day tour from Bucharest to Peles & Dracula Castle

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
H456BZmihaelam,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you’re visiting Romania, I highly recommend this tour company from Bucharest! On our first day, we joined a shared bus tour to the castles of Transylvania with another company. From the moment we got on the bus, we realized that while group tours may be cheaper, they can also feel quite crowded. After that experience, we decided to book private tours — and that’s how we met Jony, an incredibly energetic and knowledgeable guide. He truly impressed us with his passion for history and made our trip unforgettable. We spent the rest of our stay exploring Romania with him, and every day was a delight. Thanks to Jony, we not only enjoyed the sights but also learned so much about Romanian culture and history. We wholeheartedly recommend Jony and his company!
Learned a lot, laughed a lot…totally recommend!
Diana N,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great day!!! Our guide was super friendly and easy to talk to, and made everything feel relaxed and fun. We got to see some amazing places and hear cool stories along the way.
Highly recommended tour and tour company!
P9242LNamyp,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was amazing! Our private driver, Ionut, was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had an excellent experience. He planned the trip so we could visit the castles with smaller crowds, which was unexpected but appreciated. He also recommended tickets to the Black Church in Brasov, which wasn't on our radar but worth it. Both castles were wonderful to see. Learning their historical importance and seeing the beautiful countryside made this tour a highlight of our trip.
Discoveries
Javier B,
Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Greatest tips and very good person, helped us and recommended new sites, was a very nice person. Discovered the salt mines also because of him
This tour is amazing
anthonyaM9418QQ,
Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jony and Andrei kept me and our group of 26 laughing, interested, and focused the whole trip, walking tour and trips to castles for amazing because of these 2 thank you and look foward to seeing you again im still smiling from the memories we made :)
Fun times... highlight of our Romania trip
C-Rad TwinCities,
Feb 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Our hotel lined up the tour so we were not really sure what we were getting but Jony and crew did an awesome job! Very trusting and informative... I would highly recommend them if you want to experience Transylvania and Bucharest.
Castle Tours with friends
Dmb923,
Feb 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jony and Andrei are the best tour guides! Not only are they informative, but they have a great sense of humor to keep us entertained while learning the history and culture. We did a walking tour of Bucharest the and loved them so much we booked for the castles. Everything was simply amazing. These guys are professionals and really know what they are talking about. I would book with them everytime I come back!
A pleasant day trip
Thomas lumc,
Oct 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was very good and the timing was reasonable, especially the driver who accompanied us, was warm, friendly and patient.It was a very pleasant trip.
A tour catered for friends and family
ElleCullen,
Oct 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful day trip from Bucharest. Peles Castle exceeded my expectations, and Dracula's Castle is one of those must-see attractions in Romania. Brasov was also a cool city that was well worth a visit. It is a long day, but it is a must-do while in Romania. You may feel rushed in places due to the number of kilometers covered and places visited. However, I believed that enough time was spent at each location. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.
Recommended service for Castle trips outside Bucharest City
indipino,
Oct 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a trip of 13 people on a minibus and a driver. The driver picked us up from the hotel then headed to Peles Castle, accompanied us until the ticket counter. After the Peles tour, we then headed Bran Castle and the trip ended in Brasov Old town- allowed us to have our own free time. He then brought us back to Bucharest City afterwards as we had a dinner reserved. 2 castles in one day :) Total of 10-12 hours tour. It went well. Driver is very accomodating and very patient. Thanks, Juni!