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

Name: Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
Price: 49 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.55 (938 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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.

Peles Castle will be closed for general cleaning and preventive conservation from Nov 3 to Dec 2, 2025. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.

Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.

Cancellation Policy

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

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. Tickets are not included, please purchase them on the Peles Castle official website. Please choose only the first time slot for this castle 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day. If you prefer not to visit the interior, you can enjoy the castle gardens or relax at a nearby café. Your guide will share interesting stories and history during the visit. *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 3 November and 2 December for cleaning & restauration. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Brasov Historical Center

As we arrive in Brasov city, you will have a short guided walking tour of Brasov downtown and some free time to explore yourself and have a lunch break.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader

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

Pickup points

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

Calea 13 Septembrie 90 Bucharest Romania

Grand Hotel Bucharest

4 Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard Bucharest Romania

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

4.55

938 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

676

161

Great trip made more so...
mrsteveclifford,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip made more so thanks to our guide serban and driver Peter. You can really tell that serban loves his job and his country
A fantastic tour with Serban
atters989,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Serban was a fantastic guide - full of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge throughout the day. He always made us feel like we were in safe hands and kept us informed (about traffic, tourist attractions, shops, food etc.). Also a big thanks to Peter the driver. The coach was comfortable and I’d highly recommend opting for this smaller tour over the big coaches - it means you can take shortcuts, and overtake them on the way to and from the attractions. Thanks Serban for a fantastic tour.
Good experience
Yellowstoneyogi,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This trip covers a large area so it is a long day with a lot of driving but definitely worth it. Driver was very knowledgeable worth the visit
Riga was our tour guide....
Jandevyott,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Riga was our tour guide. He was very informative and helpful, providing an excellent commentary of all the places that we visited. He runs the tour with timely precision so that all the elements are covered, but equally with enough time to make the trip worthwhile as it is a long journey from the centre of Bucharest. Overall a very good trip.
Long but great day!
luv2trvl1426,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Serban was an excellent guide. I really enjoyed how informative the tour was. It was a long day but I enjoyed every moment. I can definitely recommend this tour.
Matthew was our guide and...
jw317901,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matthew was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the trip, with the right amount of time at each location
Fantastic tour guide...
arthur b,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour guide Serban. High spirits and good conversation from start to finish which is not easy - he was funny and intelligent. The tour itself is insightful and we got incredibly lucky to have a lot of snow but I can imagine it would be beautiful none the less. Bonus point I left my valuables in the car at the end of the tour and he kindly drove back to drop them off after I insisted I’d pick them up
Great Guide and Sites, but Far Too Rushed – Please Allow More Time!
Mary R,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
My family and I took this small-group day tour to Dracula’s Castle, Brasov, and Peles Castle last December. As educators and frequent travelers, we truly appreciated our guide Romeo's knowledge and enthusiasm. The destinations themselves were breathtaking and absolutely worth visiting. However, the biggest drawback was the lack of time allocated at each site. With only one hour per attraction—including time spent in often long entry lines—we felt constantly rushed and unable to fully appreciate these magnificent places. At Bran (Dracula) Castle, for example, we barely had time to take a look at the medieval village and the the Christmas Market before being hurried back to the van. In Brasov, we would have loved to visit the Black Church and explore the charming square, but the schedule simply didn’t allow it. We understand that day tours have time constraints, but we strongly recommend extending the time at each location by at least 30 minutes. If this means slightly increasing the tour price, we are certain most guests would be more than willing to pay for a more relaxed and meaningful experience. For many visitors, this may be their only chance to see these historic sites—it’s worth doing right. Despite the rush, we still enjoyed the day and learned a lot. With a bit more flexibility and time, this tour could easily be a perfect 5-star experience.
Take it, it's worth it.
Scarlett T,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super recommended, Mathew was always very attentive and explained everything, our experience was very good. The tour we took was in English but Mathew shared an app to hear about the castles and the city in our language. It's worth a lot. I recommend it.
Nice castles
Brian A,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Seeing all the sites, castles, and towns were very nice. This tour basically consisted of all on your own time and not really guided tours. You have to pay for the castles, so all you’re basically getting is a day drive there. What the tour did not mention is how rough and winding the drive would be. One got very sick with motion sickness.