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Overview
Visit the two most famous castles in Romania on a day trip from Bucharest designed to showcase the best of Transylvania, with none of the hassle. Discover the Gothic legend of Vlad Dracul at Bran Castle, also known as “Dracula’s Castle,” and then follow in the footsteps of Romanian royalty at stunning Peles Castle, one of the best preserved in Europe. There's also free time to stroll and dine in the charming medieval village of Brasov.
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Guided Europe Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Chris_N, Sept 2025
Waited for a hour at the central pickup location. No pickup. Phone number Viator partner not in service. Chatted with Viator and asked for a refund
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Claudia_L, Aug 2025
I found the experience really nice. Our guide Otilia spoke great Italian and was super prepared about everything! The driver Claudio was also very professional.
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Roger_L, Jun 2025
Viator failed to notify the tour guide that I was coming on the tour. I received no information from Viator as to the name of the tour guide. I showed up at the meeting place and neither tour guide had my name on their list. One of them added me after I showed them my purchase and ticket.
Didn’t turn up!
Charmaine P, Jan 2025
Unfortunately despite being at the agreed location at 7.15am for boarding the bus it either left before the 7:30am departure time or simply didn’t turn up we are on a girls trip & were left stranded at the pick up point at that time of the morning in freezing January weather it is terrible customer service & quite traumatic after a delayed flight the day before we got up extra early to do this experience. My friend who made the booking has a time stamped uber confirmation of our arrival which was where other tour buses were parked ready to leave with their groups so there can be no discrepancy on us being at the wrong location! We received NO information, couldn’t get hold of anyone via phone either. Was absolutely ridiculous! Ruined the beginning of our trip we are now having to plead for a refund & haven’t even received an apology! I would advise using a different company personally. What a shame!
Itinerary
University's Square
Meet with your tour guide in the morning.
Peles Castle
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.
2 hoursBran Castle
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.
2 hoursPiaka Sfatului
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.
1 hourUniversity's Square
Drop off at the same departure point.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Pick-up from centrally Meeting Point
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Tips for the tour guide / driver
- Entrance Fees (Only in Cash)
Additional Information
- 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 all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed 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
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.