From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day tour to Transylvania from Bucharest

  • Tour Gothic Bran Castle, aka Dracula's Castle, for a scare!

  • Visit the former royal residence at Peles Castle

  • Spend free time at the medieval Saxon town of Brasov

Summary

Embark on a magical journey from Bucharest to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, and the charming medieval town of Brasov. Discover Transylvania's treasures. 

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-60 years)
€15.00
Youth: (11-17 years)
€15.00
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Commentary
English, Spanish, Italian

Why take this tour?

Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to the famous Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov. 

What’s included?

  • Professional tour guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach

  • Walking tour in Brasov

  • Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point

  • Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Castles entrance fees (cash only)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1 August , 2024, to 1st May 2025. Subject to change due to castle policy. If your tour is booked within this period you will see Peles Castle from the outside. You will spend more time at Bran Castle and Brasov.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time as there is no possilibility to join the tour at a later moment.

  • No luggage or large bags allowed. Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings

  • In the event of heavy traffic on the roads or force majeure situations tour can take more than 12 hours

  • Please have cash for the visits of the castles if you want to get inside with our tour guide otherwise you will have to visit the castles by yourselves

Before you go

  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1 August , 2024, to 1st May 2025. Subject to change due to castle policy. If your tour is booked within this period you will see Peles Castle from the outside. You will spend more time at Bran Castle and Brasov.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time as there is no possilibility to join the tour at a later moment.

  • No luggage or large bags allowed. Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings

  • In the event of heavy traffic on the roads or force majeure situations tour can take more than 12 hours

  • Please have cash for the visits of the castles if you want to get inside with our tour guide otherwise you will have to visit the castles by yourselves

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Tour will not wait for latecomers.
    Starting with 8th of November please bring the exact amount in cash for both castles(standard tour) 175 RON or 35 euro for adults, 100 RON or 20 euro for students with valid student card.
    If you want to book the tickets separate then you will have to visit Peles Castle with castle local tour guide and not with our tour guide following the tour schedule.
    Monday and Tuesday entrance fee are going to be at the value of 100 RON or 20 euro for adults, 75 RON or 15 euro for children/students with valid student card.
    We can't split the castles visits (from Wednesday to Sunday) and entrance fee will be collected for both of them without exception. It includes the skip the line for the ticket office, Guided Tour at Peles Castle and Orientation Tour at Bran Castle
    Not allowed with Food and drinks in the vehicle
    There is no allocated waiting time and we kindly ask you to be on time at each departure point


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

ENGLISH GROUP OPTION

Adult: (18-60 years)
€15.00
Youth: (11-17 years)
€15.00

SPANISH GROUP

Adult: (18-60 years)
€15.00
Youth: (11-17 years)
€15.00

ITALIAN GROUP

Adult: (18-60 years)
€15.00
Youth: (11-17 years)
€15.00

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About operator:

One Excellence Travel is a tour-operator company that provides small group trips and private tours for those who are interested to discover Romania through a wide variety of experiences and tours, according to your preferences.


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