Private Tour
Searching for Dracula: Private Day Trip from Bucharest
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the Real Castle of Dracula! See the world through Vlad Dracula's eyes. During this tour you will see the most important sights that played a role in Vlad The Impaler's life and you will learn the true facts about his tumultuous rule. Discover the reality and the myth of Dracula's legend.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
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 To Expect
Princely Court
Targoviste Princely Court - The real court of Vlad the Impaler About 80 Km Northwest of Bucharest in the Southwestern Transylvanian Alps is the town of Targoviste. The capital of feudal Walachia from 14th to the 17th century. It was here where Vlad Dracula had his main residence. Tour highlights: Princely Court, Princely Church, Chindia Tower, Museum of the printing press and of the old Romanian books.
Poienari Castle
Poienari Fortress - The Real Castle of Dracula: is placed on the highest cliff around Arges gorges at 850m. It is surrounded by a spectacular landscape and to get there we will climb the 1480 steps.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned car / minibus
Private English-speaking guide
Entrance and Photo / video fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Calea 13 Septembrie 90 Bucharest Romania
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Strada Doamnei 12 St Bucharest Romania
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Calea Victoriei 37b Sector 1, Sector 1 Bucharest Romania
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest by IHG
Episcopiei 1-3, District 1 Bucharest Romania
Grand Hotel Bucharest
4 Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard Bucharest Romania
Options
Searching for Dracula: Private Day Trip from Bucharest
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience....
Sarah M,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. A lot of steps to climb, but well worth the lovely views at the top of Poenari Castle. Our guide Gabriel was great & very knowledgeable.
A Wonderful Day
Colin B,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide was Gabriel. He created a superb experience. He was very pleasant, provided a lot of information and made me feel welcome, as well as providing time for me to explore the sites at my own pace. The Poenari Citadel was incredible, and although my legs and hamstrings are cranky because of the 1480 step climb…this tour will be a highlight of my Romanian adventure.
Great trip to see Vlads castle!
Sean K,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Claudiu was my driver for the day. Great guy. Took me to see Vlads Citadel, which was in my bucket list of locations I always wanted to see. We also visited his court and a medieval monastary. It was amazing. He taught me things about Romania and its culture and we ate lunch at a delicious local restaurant. Im very glad I booked the excursion.
Great tour
Anthony D,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was excellent and well versed on all the areas we visited and was great. Would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide.
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Brian K,Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The whole point of my experience was to going to poenari castle and I would say I was disappointed when I finally arrived after a four hour drive only to find out that the castle was closed and under restoration. I made the climb all the way to the top anyway because I paid a pretty penny for it .
out of the 3 places...
Michel P,Nov 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00out of the 3 places planned for the visit, 2 were closed. Luckily the guide found other places for us to visit. It's really a shame not to have been warned before to be able to cancel or change the program,
5 Star Tour
Al R,May 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour & guide! Each stop had breathtaking views & allowed plenty of time to view. Highly recommend!
Awesome tour!!!
R5765JWjasona,Dec 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian is absolutely the best and very knowledgeable. Based on how much fun I had on this tour, I will definitely book more tours with him in the future. I highly recommend him as a tour guide
A must do
Tara P,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a last minute private tour from Bucharest to Peles and Bran, Christian was a great host and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Bran's castle
robbS2331RA,Sep 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diana and Christian were amazing!! They are wonderful with an amazing grasp of the English language!! Highly recommend
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