Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
Description
This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.
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Itinerary
Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. Tickets are not included, please purchase them on the Peles Castle official website. Please choose only the first time slot for this castle 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day. If you prefer not to visit the interior, you can enjoy the castle gardens or relax at a nearby café. Your guide will share interesting stories and history during the visit. *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 3 November and 2 December for cleaning & restauration. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
As we arrive in Brasov city, you will have a short guided walking tour of Brasov downtown and some free time to explore yourself and have a lunch break.
Tickets are not included. We expect to be there between 16:15 and 17:45, so please choose a 16:00 or 17:00 time slot. Select a Standard Ticket or Royal Tour Plus Fast Pass (please do not select a guided tour, as your TravelMaker guide will already provide all the explanations you need).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
- Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
- The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
- Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
- 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.
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
Reviews(1,000)
It is a long day but worth it to see the castles. Pele’s castle was especially amazing. Bram Castle was nice if you wanted to think about the book Dracula. But remember there was no real vampire and the story didn’t happen at that castle. To make it a shorter day we could’ve skipped the city Braşov. We had particularly bad traffic because it was a Sunday and nice weather. It took a long time to get there and get it back. We managed to get back by 9 o’clock at night. Our guide Serban was very knowledgeable and kept us on track to get back at a reasonable hour.
A must do trip if you're in Bucharest. Brings you into the Romania countryside with fabulous views and very well guided tours of Seles Castle, Bran Castle and beautiful town of Brasov. Big Thank you to our very hardworking guide Serban and also his very professional driver. Thanks Guys 👌
Peles Castle was gorgeous but we missed 8-10 rooms on the tour because our TravelMaker guide made us leave early. Bran Castle was also very nice and interesting. However, we felt like we were in a mad rush all day because of our guide, Riga Serban. Brasov was a blur and the day might have been better without that stop. Our guide was one of our least favorite ever. He was a very argumentative person, unable to give a straight answer even just to which name to call him, Riga or Serban. His messages to us used them interchangeably, so it was unclear. There were several points of contention with him throughout the long day and he repeated himself so often and so loudly that it was almost comical. The transport vehicle and driver, Daniel, were great. I will recommend this trip to friends but suggest they look for one without Brasov.
Hi Tanya, Thanks for the honest feedback. The tour is indeed a long and somewhat rushed one, but it's also our most popular because, these days, people want to see as much as possible in a short time. We once tried removing Brasov from the itinerary, but people started booking with other companies because "they get to see more." 🙂 Serban is definitely a real character! Even after many years of working together, he still surprises us sometimes. But he truly loves what he does, and he genuinely enjoys meeting people and showing them around. Thanks again for taking the time to share your comments. All the best!
It was one of the best guided experiences with a local guide who knew much about the castles and everything in between them! Şerban, our guide, took us through small historical nuances of each castle and filled up the usually quiet travel time with lively commentary, humor and sarcasm. I booked this on a whim a day before the tour, and I was also very surprised at how well organized and prepared the TravelMaker team was in coordinating. Superb level of communication and signposting before and during the tour.
We were a group of six people. Mathew was our driver and guide. He was very friendly and attentive. The van was in excellent condition, and everything went according to plan. The tour was well worth it.
Castles were nice, but the commute is awful. We departed Bucharest at 8am and got back at 11pm. Hour at Peles, 90 minutes for lunch at Brasov, and 90 at Bran. The rest was in the van with a disengaged guide. The castles are a must-see, but be warned of travel times.
Very long but enjoyable day. Serban was an excellent driver and guide. We visited the two castles and then went to Brasov. We only had an hour in Brasov. Ideally 30 minutes less at each castle and we could have had 2 hours in Brasov, which would have given more balance to the trip. Well worth the visit.
We could not have had a better guide. Serban loves Romania and it shows in how he guides. Everywhere we went people knew him and greeted him. He was knowledgeable about the roads the places. He timed everything perfectly so that we did not have to wait in long lines. If you're coming to Romania and want a great tour with a great guide use this system Serban Riga is the best.
Very interesting full day. Peles Castle (booked on line in advance. It sells out quicky) Beautiful castle and worth the visit. Brasov town was nice. Dracula's castle. It's quite the climb to the castle on a long ramp. Lots of stairs in the castle. We booked tickets on line and did the Royal fast pass, including the torture exhibit and time tunnel. You get a free photo at the end of the time tunnel and you don't have to go down the long ramp. Bonus! Matthew was our guide and he was excellent. Knowledgeable and personable. The driver that we had drove fast.
The trip was beautiful but a very long day even if there were no blocks. Invasion Palace is a charming place and worth visiting. On Bern Castle, I think you can give up and drive straight to Barzou so you can have lunch and walk around without running from place to place.
