Private Tour

Private Day Trip to Peles and Bran from Bucharest

Overview

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Branch out from busy Bucharest on a day trip to country’s most famous castles: Bran and Peles. Avoid the headache of public transit and enjoy the comfort of private round trip transportation from your hotel. You set the pace as your guide narrates your visits to Dracula’s Castle and the royal summer residence. This tour represents a perfect way to learn about Romania's rich history and historical monuments, cultural diversity and also exploring one of the most interesting mountain areas in the country.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know:

Entrance fees updated for 2025 (Standard tour Peles - 100 LEI, photo included / Bran ticket - 70 LEI, photo included)

Peles Summer Schedule 15th May to 15th September - Tuesday to Sunday. Monday closed. (Visit instead Cantacuzino Palace.)

Peles Winter Schedule 15th September to 15th May - Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday closed. (Visit instead Cantacuzino Palace.)

Cantacuzino Palace (Standard tour)

Peles is closed during the month of November every year for maintenance.

In November, you can visit instead of Peles the Pelisor castle.

Not recommended for participants with back problems.

During summer weekends and national holidays, due to busy traffic on DN1, the return to Bucharest might be delayed a few hours.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Private guided tour of Peles National Museum

Transport by air-conditioned station wagon/ minivan

Private guided tour of Bran Castle

Entrance fees at Peles and Bran castles

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Peles Castle

Visit the summer residence of the first king of Romania, King Carol I of Romania: Peles Castle in Sinaia. Entrance not included (price for standard tour at the moment is 30 LEI/ person no photo permit). IMPORTANT NOTE: Peles Castle is closed on certain dates. It will be substituted with a visit at Cantacuzino Palace in Busteni resort, a fascinating monument with excellent views of Caraiman mountain. Peles castle is closed for visiting: Summer: closed on Mondays. Winter: closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. In November: Peles Castle is closed for the entire month for maintenance.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Visit the world famous Bran Castle. This construction is considered to be one of the most visited castles in Europe! Entrance not included (price for entrance ticket at the moment is 40LEI/ person photo included). Free time for lunch and shopping for traditional souvenirs near the castle. You will be transferred back to Bucharest in the evening. Arrival time approximately 6:00 PM.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

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