Private Full Day Trip to Peles & Bran (Dracula’s) Castles &Brasov

Overview

For many years, Transylvania was a mysterious land, the place where strange legends were born and intriguing characters were created. Thanks to this trip, you will have the chance to discover a small part of this land. In only one day you will visit 2 impressive and very different castles as well as a charming medieval city, probably one of the most beautiful ones in our country.

Itinerary

1. Peleș Castle

   The former summer royal residence of the first king of Romania, Carol Ist. Built-in the second half of the XIXth century, Peles Castle remained an important legacy of the Romanian royal family, a symbol of honor and discipline. Prepare to discover the incredible story of the Romanian kings and the beauty of their castle.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission not included

2. Château de Bran

   We will continue the journey, entering Transylvania “the country beyond the forest”. Here is where you will see the second castle in the program, Bran Castle, a medieval construction that became so famous thanks to the legend of Count Dracula. You do not need special equipment to visit the castle, but our advice is not to forget the garlic!

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission not included

3. Brasov Historical Center

   Reaching Brasov, you will stop in the Old City center and visit the Council Square and the Black Church, the largest Gothic building in the Eastern part of Europe. Here, you will find out the story of the Saxons who colonized Transylvania in Medieval Age and their beautiful legacy which remained in very good shape despite time passing by.

   · 1 h 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Hotels or any other address in Bucharest.

How to use your ticket

PPeles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year around and will be closed for general cleaning and preventive conservation from Nov 3 to Dec 2, 2025. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people is required for this trip to run.
• 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.
• During the official holidays and weekends, the traffic to the mountain area might be busier than usual, so the return could be later than scheduled (around 9 – 10 pm).
• The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Reviews

Product code: 7806P18

Activity offered by TravelMaker Bucharest Day Tours via Viator.