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

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About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr–14 hr

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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

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr–14 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide)

Set aside 12 hr–14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 7 years

What is 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.

Not included

  • Peles Castle ticket
  • Bran Castle ticket

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

Tickets are not included. We expect to be there between 16:15 and 17:45, so please choose a 16:00 or 17:00 time slot.
Select a Standard Ticket or Royal Tour Plus Fast Pass (please do not select a guided tour, as your TravelMaker guide will already provide all the explanations you need).

Meeting and pickup information

  • - JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15

Languages and tickets

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

Tour operator

  • TravelMaker Bucharest Day Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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 is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr–14 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30
- Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00
- TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05
- TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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