Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover two of Transylvania's most stunning castles on this day-long adventure: Bran Castle, a 13th-century hilltop fortress known as "Dracula's Castle," and Peles Castle, a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture. On this day trip, you'll be ferried by climate-controlled bus to both landmarks, and will also have the chance to wander the medieval city of Brasov.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 4 y.o. cannot attend shared tours

Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and can only be visited from the outside on these days

Please note that entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. We recommend purchasing them in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly. - For Peleș Castle, please select the time slot starting between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. - For Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, no specific time slot is required.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pick-up from central meeting points

Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Guided visit to Peleș Castle and Dracula’s Castle

Services of a professional local guide

Wi-Fi onboard for added convenience

Pre-recorded audio commentary for additional insights

Free time in Brașov to explore the historic old town

Optional entrance tickets (Peles Castle approx. 25 euro; Dracula's Castle approx. 20 euro)

Gratuities and any personal expenses

What To Expect

Bucharest

The activity will start in downtown Bucharest.

•Admission Not Applicable

Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)

a reminder of the Romanian Army’s victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918 - one of the most important events in Romania’s history

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Guided Tour in Italian

Italian-speaking local guide

Guided tour in Spanish

Spanish-speaking local guide

Guided Tour in English

English-speaking local guide

Reviews

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Beautiful Transylvania
Sara T,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nice tour, Transylvania must see if you are in Bucharest, which does not offer much, excellent guide
When I had booked...
tatiana s,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
2.00
When I had booked this trip under no circumstances did viator mention to me that the castle of Pelés was closed on Tuesday. My trip was scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. I received a notice on Monday June 16 late at night that it will not be possible to visit this castle. It is therefore impossible to cancel because it must be done 24 in advance Seats not at all comfortable Very disappointed
Tiring but very enjoyable trip
Yogesh J,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you visit Bucharest, a trip like this one is necessary. It is a long day with a lot of driving due to the distances involved and heavy traffic. But you get to see the countryside, a couple of castles and a lovely town, Brasov. It is certainly a great trip, which also involves a lot of walking and stairs in the castles. But the guide, Roxan, who was otherwise excellent, should have spent more time with the group, rather than focusing on free time. It gave us a good idea of Romania and we enjoyed the trip.
Can’t Recommend
Ken C,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
2.00
This tour was conflicting for me. I had a wonderful time at Dracula’s Castle and Peles as well. Braşov was beautiful and our guide, Roxanna, was terrific. However, there were two different groups on the same bus. One an English speaking and the other a Spanish speaking. There tour guide was very uninvolved and as a result they were very loud and disrespectful. It was almost impossible to hear any of the information given over the headsets. They were asked to settle down multiple times and it never got better. So, while I give the locations a 5 star review the company did a terrible job with this mess. I would not recommend them if they continue to do this.
Long day . However it was...
Krishnamurthy R,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Long day . However it was good to see the castles and the pretty town Brasov . Our guide David was very helpful and informative