Private Tour
Private Day Trip to Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov
Overview
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Embark on a fantastic adventure starting in Bucharest and heading towards Transylvania, a unique and immersive tour. Leave the city behind and be captivated by breathtaking landscapes. As you drive through the scenic Prahova Valley, you'll be entranced by the natural beauty, all while discovering intriguing details about the region.
Your journey will lead you to Sinaia, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Carpathians." Here, you'll visit the Royal Peleș Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family. Nestled deep in the forest, the castle offers awe-inspiring views of the mountains.
Bran Castle, famously known as "Dracula's Castle," is your next destination. This imposing medieval fortress provides insight into the myths and realities surrounding Vlad Dracula.
The historical center of Brasov, a medieval town, exudes unique charm. With its cobblestone streets, picturesque houses, Brasov offers a rich tapestry of history and captivating sights.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snacks
Our best Romanian spring mineral water
Fuel surcharge
Transportation by private, air conditioned vehicle
Private Guide Services
Free WiFi in the car
Entry fees for the castles. Peles Castle entry fee is 100 lei per person and Bran Castle is 90 lai the standard ticket or 150 lei Fast Lane. You can choose to see them from outside.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Peles Castle
We will visit the Pearl of the Carpahians, as is called this beautiful castle. The summer residence of the Romanian Royal family is a must see in any season.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
This medieval fortress built 1212 by the Teutonic Knights is also known as Dracula’s Castle and in this trip you will find out why.
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Private Day Trip to Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov
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Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip to the castles. Highly recommend!
Brian A,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great day trip with Adrian. We got to see Pele’s castle and Bran (Dracula’s) castle and really enjoyed both. Weather was great. Long drive from Bucharest but worth it. Highly recommend!
Enjoyed our Visit to...
Theo F,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed our Visit to Peles Castle, Dracula’s Castle & Braşov. Our guide Emanuel was excellent. His advise to get the Peles Castle ticket online saved our time and also to book the time slot. Highly recommend to get the fast trac on Dracula’s Castle too.
Discovering a wonderful country: Romania between history and legends
LORENZA B,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A personalized tour, discovering the castles of Peles and Bran. Dracula 😱 better bring some garlic ... just in case! From Bucharest to Transylvania covering the whole history of this fantastic country! Emanuel the super guide! Recommended
Brilliant day with Emmanuel
Rachel H,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Can’t recommend this day trip with Emmanuel enough! It is absolutely worth doing a private tour over a group tour for this trip - it saves a ton of time and you have more flexibility. Emmanuel was fantastic - so knowledgable about Romania’s history, a great sense of humour and a brilliant guide. We had the best day with him! We drove for 1hr30 to Peleş Castle, approx 1hr to Bran Castle and then approx 30 mins to Braşov. We had plenty of time in each place to tour and see everything, with Emmanuel being totally flexible on meeting us when we were done. Our drive back to Bucharest was approx 3hrs (Sunday traffic!), but on all of our drives, Emmanuel was taking interesting routes, showing us different towns and communities and giving us a wealth of fascinating information. We were out for 12hrs in total - it’s a full day so don’t try to make any more plans that day. Overall a brilliant day and strongly recommend taking this private tour with Emmanuel!
Perfect Day Trip
Lindsey H,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day trip to visit two beautiful places. Guide was exceptional. Free time in Brasov for lunch and exploring. Great day!
Great experience
דניאל ל,
Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect. The guide was very kind and professional. He helped us to explore Romania. We enjoyed the tour a lot
Wonderful experience
S4241IYmichelec,
Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel person for well available and very reliable has also made available three child seats since we had 3 small children recommend it.
Refreshing
PRAMODKUMAR C,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00All the three locations are unique. Anybody coming to Romania must visit these places. Beautiful castles and green cover all over. Very refreshing.
Amazing private tour with Emmanuel …
Noel S,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we’ve taken from Viator. Emmanuel was an excellent driver/tour guide. It was very informative & learned a lot about România from its struggle under communism & the present day freedom that the people are enjoying!
A Great Day!
Kadian W,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emmanuel was amazing! We were supposed to meet at 0800, but I overslept and instead of leaving he called then waited for me to get ready. That was greatly appreciated and was a great start to the day. The ride to Peles Castle was about 1 1/2 hours, but he knew what I needed and switched up the order of the locations. You can tell he's very attentive and very knowledgeable. There was a festival happening near Dracula's Castle so we took a small detour and it made the trip even that more fun. The ride back was about 2 1/2 hours so be prepared for a long day. The only downside was that we couldn't find any parking at Bravos, but we were able to drive around and take pictures.
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