About this experience
Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle on a private day trip from Bucharest.
Legend has it that Count Dracula lived in a castle in Transylvania. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and perched high atop a rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to imposing towers the myth created around Bram Stocker's 'Dracula'. Discover the enchanting mountain region of the Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will have one person (guide/driver) guiding you in order to minimize risks. The health of our guides is verified daily and they all wear protection masks and gloves.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking licensed guide and driver
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance & Photo fees
Itinerary and highlights
Tour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.
Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
Bran Castle also known as the 'Castle of Dracula' - Discover one of the most famous sights in Romania, a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. The legend about Dracula, Stoker's story is based on the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476), a ruler revered by Romanians for standing up to the Ottoman Empire. Known as one of the most dreadful enemies of the Turks, Vlad started organizing the state and enforcing the law by applying death penalty and impaling all those he considered enemies.
Brasov Walking Tour: Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.
Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.
Central square of Brasov
Largest Gothic church in Romania
Narrowest street in Romania
Former gate into Brasov fortress
Meeting and pickup information
- Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Yolo Tours Romania
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- PLEASE NOTE!
- On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
- Peles Castle is closed on the following dates:
- 27 Sep 2021 - 10 May 2022. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
- 11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays:
- Orthodox Easter 2022
- 24 April - Peles Castle is Closed
- Travel safely with us!
- Traveling with us means that you are taking a 100% private tour! It will be only you and your family / friends.
- Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized after each tour.
- You will have one person (guide/driver) guiding you in order to minimize risks. The health of our guides is verified daily and they all wear protection masks and gloves.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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