Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit

Highlights

Explore the courtyards and ramparts of Rasnov Fortress
Choose to extend your tour to include Peles Castle
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan or car

Summary

Meet your guide in central Brasov, or at your hotel if option selected, and travel by car or minivan to Rasnov, located in the Bucegi Mountains. Learn about Rasnov Fortress and how it fended off attacks from Tatars. Explore the courtyards and ramparts of the 13th-century fortress. Choose to pause for lunch in Rasnov (own expense). Continue by car to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Admire the high stone walls and red turrets flanked by the Carpathian Mountains. Enter the castle (own expense) and wander through with your guide. Learn about the area’s stories and legends. If you opted to upgrade your tour at booking continue on to the 19th-century Bavarian-style Peles Castle. At the end of your tour, travel in your vehicle back to Brasov.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours - 5 hours

Why take this tour?

Easily visit two Transylvanian citadels and elect to visit another on this half-day tour from Brasov. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan or car with a guide. Explore Rasnov Fortress and learn the legends about Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Upgrade at booking to extend your tour for an additional fee to include Peles Castle. Please note that the entry fee at each of the castles is at your own expense.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov city only
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress: LEI 40, around €8.5,entrance fee to Rasnov Fortress: LEI 17, around €3.5,entrance fee to Peles Castle: LEI 30 (the standard tour) around €7
3-4-hour tour extension to Peles Castle (if option not selected)
Entrance fee to Peleș Castle and Pelisor Castle
Entry/Admission - Rasnov Citadel
Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Entry/Admission - Peleș Castle

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4-5 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Active Travel

About operator:

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