Why choose this Bucharest tour ?
Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe. Stroll in the magical city of Brasov in Transylvania.
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What makes Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest a unique experience ?
Meet with your tour guide in the morning.
Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.
Continue your journey to Bran with it’s famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence.
Free time in Brasov. Dating from 1520, the City Council Square has been considered the centre of Brasov for hundreds of years. Merchants and craftmen fairs took place here. They came from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East andEurope. According to the types of merchandise they traded on the side streets of this Square, the streets were called The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row or The Coats Fair.
The Square is surrounded by houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and Neo-classic style and they once sheltered small shops and warehouses.
The Square is dominated by the magnificent building called the Council Hall.
Drop off at the same departure point.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; You will see Peles Castle from the outside
- Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Pick-up from centrally Meeting Point
- Tour Guide
Not Included
- Tips for the tour guide / driver
- Entrance Fees (Peles Castle = 50 RON, Bran Castle = 70 RON)
- For 02.11.2024 the Special Halloween entrance at Bran Castle it is 120RON and for 03.11.2024 100RON
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Guided Europe Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Bucharest.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 115 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
– Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time. The tour will start at 7.30 and there is no possilibility to join the tour at a later moment.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours
• Please have cash 50 RON for the entrance fee at Peles Castle to avoid delays at the entrance. For Bran Castle please buy the tickets directly online. You will receive an email with the link the day before the tour starts.
• ONLY for 02.11.2024 the Special Halloween entrance ticket at Bran Castle it is 120 RON and for 03.11.2024 is 100 RON
• Food, hot drinks, alcohol or smoking inside the vehicle is strictly forbidden
