Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 7 years

Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)

Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)

The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.

Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.

Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader

Guided tour inside Bran Castle only in English.

Short walking tour of Brasov downtown

Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board

Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.

Peles Castle ticket

Bran Castle ticket

What To Expect

Peles Castle

Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. - General Exhibition standard tour 1 hour (on Mondays you will visit Peles Castle from outside because it is closed on Mondays, and you will spend more time in Brasov city) *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 12th and 25th of February 2024 for refurbishment. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

The second visit will be at the famous Bran castle, also known as Dracula’s castle; It is considered that Bram Stocker’s novel was inspired by Bran Castle and Vlad the Impaler, one of the cruelest rulers of the Walachia region of Romania.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

Options

Two Castles in One Day

This is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles
Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

843 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

620

137

Pick up was spot on time...
Jonathan G,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Pick up was spot on time and tour guide was very friendly and gave clear information during the drive. Both castles were great to visit and plenty of free time at both and also in Brasov.
Recommended.
JeanCarl D,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Peles Castle is interesting because of its rich interior decorations, Bran Castle because of its association with Dracula (the real Dracula). Brasov has a very nice historical town centre (make sure you make maximum use of your time there). In addition, the drive into the Carpathians gives you a glimpse of Transylvania (very green). The guide Laura was pleasant and human.
A Big Day Out but Well Worth It!
James B,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Although this is a big day out with a long drive, the journey was comfortable and well paced. Our guide was well organised and very informative. Both Peles and Bran castles are well worth seeing. Just be aware that Bran castle does require an uphill walk and also some narrow, steep steps within the castle. The free time for lunch/snacks at our last stop Brasov was much appreciated.
Nice tour but could be a lot better.
Jay O,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This is a good tour. I enjoyed it. It is not. Great tour. I am a little perplexed t the number of 5 star reviews. First, there are lots of things to like. The WiFi in the van is great. The hotel pickup is nice. The people (driver and tour guide ) are delightful. Why did I rank 3 stars instead of five (I give lots of 5 star reviews ). They missed on a number of details. Examples include : - saying that a castle is closed mondays only for certain months. Some exception occurred where the Pelas castle was closed on the Tuesday we visited. We found out a couple of weeks prior to our trip. It was too ,ate to change I know they will say we said check the times for the castle hours, but when you say it is open except for mondays in the months we are travelling we didn’t think to check for exceptions - the tour guide was very nice. However she missed so many opportunities - why the castle was called draculas castle, walking to Peles castle and being surprised the bathrooms were closed, giving us 2 hours in the city but rushing us through Dracula’s castle, guiding 4-6 of us through the castle while the rest were on their own. It should have been managed better
Great day out
Ali C,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is an all day tour with lots of travelling, but you see some great and very different castles and visit a lovely town. Our guide Serban made the tour extra special and was very knowledgeable and entertaining .