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Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

About this experience

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe. Stroll in the magical city of Brasov in Transylvania.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Tour in Spanish
Tour in English
Tour in Italian

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Pick-up from centrally Meeting Point
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide

Not included

  • Tips for the tour guide / driver
  • Entrance Fees (Only in Cash)

Itinerary and highlights

Meet with your tour guide in the morning.

Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.

Continue your journey to Bran with it’s famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence.

Free time in Brasov. Dating from 1520, the City Council Square has been considered the centre of Brasov for hundreds of years. Merchants and craftmen fairs took place here. They came from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East andEurope. According to the types of merchandise they traded on the side streets of this Square, the streets were called The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row or The Coats Fair.
The Square is surrounded by houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and Neo-classic style and they once sheltered small shops and warehouses.

The Square is dominated by the magnificent building called the Council Hall.

Drop off at the same departure point.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point in Piata Universitatii at the statues

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Guided Europe Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
  • Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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