Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

4.5 (3,333 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Portuguese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of Transylvania’s founding and most well-preserved medieval towns on a walking tour of Brasov.

Options

Dracula Tour: Coach & Entries

Live commentary in English: Audio guide included onboard
Castle entrance fees included

Multilingual Audio (With Host)

Castle entrance tickets : NOT included, Buy at the box office or pre-order the optional ticket package from the operator before departure.
Audio guide in languages: English, Czech, Norwegian,German,Portuguese, Greek, Slovak, English, Italian, French, Danish, Turkish, Dutch, Spanish, Polish
Audio guide on your smartphone: Bring your own headsets. Tour director will provide the audioguide on your smartphone

English Group

Departure 7:00 am: Castle entrance tickets NOT included (available at the box office or as an optional add-on)
Live commentary in English: English-speaking tour director with live commentary on board, Free time at Peleș Castle, Bran Castle and Brașov.
Meeting point: Departure from Statie Taxi Universitate, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
Bus/coach

Spanish Group

Commentary in Spanish: Spanish-language group on the coach with a host on board. Commentary in Spanish via the smartphone audio app.
Castle entrance tickets: NOT included, Buy at the box office or pre-order the optional ticket package from the operator before departure.
Bus/Coach

Italian Group

Live commentary in Italian: Italian-speaking tour director on board on most departures;
otherwise commentary in : in Italian via the smartphone audio app (bring headphones). Italian-language group on the coach.
Bus/coach
Castle entrance tickets: NOT included. Buy at the box office or pre-order the optional ticket package from the operator before departure.

What's included

  • Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
  • Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone
  • Tour director onboard
  • Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability)
  • Waiting time at the locations
  • headsets for your smartphone

What to expect

  1. 1m
    Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
  2. Peles Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Start your day trip with Peles Castle, set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.
  3. Brasov Historical Center
    1h
    Next is the town of Brasov, previously known as Kronstadt. Its well-kept historical center filled with centuries-old homes connected by small streets paved with cobblestone retains its German medieval charm. Your walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square, which features the Gothic Black Church (BisericaNeagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
  4. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Final stop at Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle . The imposing construction, originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania, looks out over a valley from its strategic position. The function of this medieval landmark is evident through its grandiose towers as well as its winding narrow staircases and passages. The Gothic appearance adds to the allure while you learn about its infamous ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and its legendary vampire.

    Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Taxi station located on the main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest.
Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign. Arrive 30 minutes before departure time

End point

Taxi station located on the main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest.
Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign. Arrive 30 minutes before departure time

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Youth must be accompanied by an adult
  • On Monday and Tuesday Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed all year round and can be seen from outside. On high demands days you can visit optional Pelisor Castle. Peles is also closed on following dates: 12 of April
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 7 y.o. cannot attend this tour
  • Minimum age of the participant is 7 years old
  • No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
  • Not allowed for pregnant travelers
  • No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
  • Not allowed to join the tour under influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Not allowed with Food and drinks in the vehicle
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • You must have cash in Eur or Ron
  • The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours. Unforseen events (weather, special events, traffic, etc) may result in a visit only on outside of one castle. Delays in arrival time to Bucharest may occur also due to these uncontrollable factors.
  • Due to the strictly dynamic nature of mountain transit, arrival windows are managed exclusively in real-time to ensure operational synchronization.
  • Company reserves the right to refuse service or disembark any passenger for conduct deemed inappropriate, without entitlement to a refund.
  • For AudioGuide you will need to have your own smartphone, headset and internet.
  • Our coaches are not equipped with accessibility features such as wheelchair ramps, lifts, or medical assistance equipment. Passengers must be able to independently board and exit the vehicle and navigate uneven terrain at castle sites.
  • Peles castle is closed for maintenance from 2ndof November till 1st of December. Pelisor will be visited as replacement.

Cancellation policy

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

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