Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest

4.6 (28 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration10h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the only tour that offers you the opportunity to visit 2 awe-inspiring castles and the historical city of Brasov in one day.

Then take a walk in the Old Town of Brasov where you will hear legends at every corner and pass by the most important landmarks like Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, the Synagogue from 1901 and the Black Church, the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul.

Options

Private tour 1 person

Enjoy the only tour that offers you the visit of 3 castles and the old historical city of Brasov in one day.
Pickup included

Private tour

Private tour 2-3 people: Enjoy the only tour that offers you the visit of 3 castles and the old historical city of Brasov in one day.
Pickup included

Private tour 8-15 people

Enjoy the only tour that offers you the visit of 3 castles and the old historical city of Brasov in one day.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Photo fees
  • If you want to visit the castles the entry fees are 34 euro in total.

What to expect

  1. Peles Castle
    1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Early in the morning you will leave Bucharest behind and head north to get in the Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop of the day is Peles Castle. This is an overwhelming site built by the first Romanian king, Carol I. In this fairy-tale location you will learn more about Monarchy in Romania and its heritage. You will discover all the wonders of this beautiful palace which seems frozen in time.
  2. Bran Castle
    1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Next, push further north to cross the mountains and finally get to the historical region of Transylvania. Over here you will start your vampire hunt and find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker's Dracula. The first stop here is the medieval castle of Bran, also known as Dracula's Castle.
  3. Brasov
    1h 40m
    Your last stop of the day is the medieval part of the city of Brasov. Take a walking city tour of this charming old town with its impressive history and landmarks. From here you will journey back to Bucharest.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup possible from centrally located hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Peles Castle is closed as following: 12 May - 15 Sept: closed on Monday; 16 Sep - 15 May:closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 30 Oct - 30 Nov: Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning & restoration. The Sinaia Monastery & the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead.
  • IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE!

Cancellation policy

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

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