Dracula's Castle -Private Tour- with Brașov City and Peleș Castle
Description
Embark on a private tour from Bucharest, complete with hotel pick-up and drop-off, to explore Romania’s most iconic landmarks. It includes personal guidance throughout the day and comfortable transportation. We offer a deep dive into Romania’s rich culture and history. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Peleș Castle, the stunning summer residence of Romania’s Royal Family, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Here, you’ll marvel at the neo-Renaissance architecture and lush interiors. Please book the entrance tickets online, following this website: www.Peles.ro Next, visit the legendary Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, where history meets myth. As you explore its mysterious corridors, you'll uncover tales of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life inspiration behind Dracula. The tour concludes in the charming medieval city of Brașov, where you’ll stroll through the old town's cobbled streets and admire the blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture.
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Peles Castle is the most impressive castle in Romania and a must-see attraction if you’re passionate about stories of royalty, splendid architecture, and history. The summer residence of the royal family until 1948 when it was confiscated by the communists, the castle from Sinaia is today, like in its first years, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Bran Castle is ultimately a magnificent medieval fortress that Queen Maria turned into a special royal residence, one of her favorites, in the years that followed WW1. While many of the visitors who show up in large numbers, making it the most visited attraction in Romania, go in search of the Dracula legend, the castle itself has nothing to do with Bram Stoker’s famous novel. It’s instead a great place to imagine centuries of medieval fights and past times of royal glory when Romania’s most beloved Queen turned it into a home.
Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania, offerings its tourists a rich mix of history, architecture, culture, urban fun, and impressive natural surroundings. A top tourist attraction in Romania, the city was for centuries a key commercial center and a strong industrial hub during the long decades of communism when its name changed for 10 years to Stalin City.
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We pick-up and drop-of în all hotels în Bucharest
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Peleș Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Important Information Regarding Peleș Castle Admission Please note that admission to Peleș Castle is not included in the tour price. Entrance tickets must be purchased separately and online in advance by each visitor. • Peleș Castle Tickets: After booking your tour, please contact the tour supplier as soon as possible. We will provide guidance and assistance with purchasing your entrance tickets. • Advance Purchase Required: Peleș Castle tickets should be purchased at least three weeks before the tour date, as availability is limited and tickets often sell out well in advance. • Limited Availability: Please be aware that entry to Peleș Castle cannot be guaranteed unless tickets are purchased in advance. If Peleș Castle is fully booked on the day of your tour, the itinerary will include a visit to Pelișor Castle, located immediately next to Peleș Castle. Pelișor was the former residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania. • Need Assistance? If you have any questions or experience any difficulties purchasing your tickets, please contact us via WhatsApp or email. We will be happy to assist you.
Reviews(51)
Great tour to explore Transylvania to see the countryside from the farmland to the mountains and the incredible castles of Peles and Bran. We enjoyed the City of Brasov and lunch in the square. Our guide Laura was fun, knowledgeable and provided great information on the history of Romania. Romania is a fascinating and beautiful country to explore.
The best part of our tour was our lovely guide Roxana. She had a great knowledge of the history of Romania, politically and culturally and historically. A fantastic day in good company, made the ride between sights educational and entertaining. We wish we had more days that we could spend in company with Roxana and her inexhaustible knowledge. We will definitely return and will make use of this company!
The experience of our driver/agent was amazing; about regional and folklore history. Alin was very polite and conscientious of our welfare. Transylvania was fantastic!
It was a great tour. Alin was very knowledgeable and provided a great experience. There is a fair amount of walking and stair climbing involved so one should be prepared for that. We chose to cut the Brasov part short just because it had been a long day abs we were exhausted, but there was probably much more to see. How often do you get a chance to see dracula's castle??
Mircea was incredibly knowledgeable (on history, culture, languages, etc.), thoughtful, warm, and accommodating. He truly cares about his guests, which makes all the difference! He made my two-day visit of Romania (covering Bucharest, Brasov City, Peles Castle) a truly delightful and memorable experience.
It was a nice experience to travel. The the tour guide was wonderful and gives us a lot time and explained everything. I will recommend it
Catalin was a superb guide keeping us entertained with stories about Romanian history on the long drive there. His car was very smart and he made sure that we were comfortable. When we got to Peles castle there was a long queue but he found a way of getting us in quickly. Once inside he pointed out many fascinating details that we would never have spotted ourselves. He made the history come alive with his stories and the way he told them. He was an expert on taking photos of us in the grounds and encouraged us to ask questions. We had a short stop in Brasov to get a quick sandwich and he showed us the Black Church with the story of the child sculpture. He then took us to Bran Castle and handed us over to the guide there who took us round the castle in a small group. He then drove us back to our hotel in Bratislava. It was a long day but I am so glad we took this whole day trip as we learnt so much about the history of Romania and saw some really interesting places, driving through beautiful country. I would really recommend Catalin as he was such a good guide.
Bogdan was the perfect host and guide for our trip it was informative and interesting and covered some of the most beautiful sites. A long but amazing day. We would highly recommend.
Bogdan was the perfect host and guide for our trip. It was informative and interesting and covered some of the most beautiful sites. A long but amazing day. We would highly recommend.
Bogdan was a wonderful tour guide. He is very personable and has a deep knowledge of not only Romania and its regions , but also many other surrounding countries. We spent the entire day with him and the whole day flew by we strongly recommend bogdan for any excursion in the area!
