Dracula's Lair & Medieval Wonders: Transylvania Castles Tour
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Discover Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this 4-hour small group tour from Braşov. Travel to Râșnov to explore its stunning 13th-century fortress, and then visit Bran Castle, the turreted hilltop palace linked to Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. Walk through the spooky rooms and hear tales about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century noble who was imprisoned here and inspired Stoker’s blood-stained vampire. Upgrade to extend your tour to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle (to be paid when you are doing the booking by choosing the option!).
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Cathy_S, 10/27/2025 2:47:05 PM
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told a lot about the true history, and myths and legends about Transylvania.
fdominguez89, 10/26/2025 12:32:19 PM
I booked Bran Castle and Fortress of Rasnov. It was really good! Tiberiu arrived in time in every moment he asked (begginning of the tour, Bran Castle’s ending, etc) and he was clear to explain all the stories of the places we have visited. The tour does not include the guiding tour inside the Castle, but that is ok because the size of the castle is not so big and rooms are better to walk by your own (I am a little disappointed with the Castle hehe but I have been already told that Castle is not that impressive as it seems to be). Finally, the tour guide dropped us in the beginning point and said Goodbye very kindly. Very Recomendable !
JIANPING_T, 10/24/2025 10:19:54 AM
The tour guide Simon is very knowledgeable, friendly and easy going. They have a very good relationship with Peles Castle, get us right in front of the line, which is excellent, since many people behind us, we have the privilege to take a lot of photos without people blocking us. We are very thankful and highly recommended to choose them
Stephen_R, 10/14/2025 2:35:43 PM
Would thoroughly recommend this trip, it's the best way to see Bran Castle and Râșnov (and Peleș Castle if you've time) if you are based in Brașov. Our driver Charlie was so helpful and told us all the history on the way and brought us to an excellent viewing point also. A most pleasant morning
Alex_N, 10/12/2025 12:08:27 PM
We had an absolutely fantastic day trip visiting Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the Rasnov Fortress with our guide, Charlie. He was the highlight of our tour, making the entire experience memorable with his insightful commentary, great sense of humor, and incredible patience with our group. Charlie went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable. My wife has dietary restrictions, and he provided the best recommendations for lunch, finding a place that could easily accommodate her needs. He was also very flexible, allowing for extra time when we needed it and making sure there were plenty of bathroom breaks. His attentiveness and accommodating nature made the day completely stress-free. If you are looking for a great day trip to see these beautiful Romanian landmarks, we highly recommend this tour, and especially our guide, Charlie
carolsE8689GP, 10/11/2025 3:04:43 AM
We booked a single attraction visit for just the two of us, as long days are not possible at the moment and we certainly were not disappointed! Our Guide for the day was Dan, who collected us at our requested time of 10.30am and a memorable day began. The journey was filled with interesting facts of what we could see and the history of Brasov, so many dates and facts, Dan's knowledge was emense and he was happy to answer questions and explain various parts of Brasov's and Transilvania's history. We stopped at the Monastery in Siniai as it was on the way to Peles Castle, which was a very welcome added bonus, thank you Dan! We continued our journey to Peles Castle with Dan giving excellent insight of the Royal Family and King Carol I and the history of the Castle being built over 10 years, amazing! Once inside Dan explained each and every room, pointing out various interesting items and features - including the hot air vents! We had a wonderful day with Dan, he gave a few suggestions for places to eat during our stay and we visited Sub Tampa Restaurant which is a beautiful walk just outside the city walls. Highly recommend Dan as a personalised Tour Guide.
Tina_W, 10/10/2025 1:47:33 PM
If you are looking for an experience you will treasure forever this is it! Our fabulous tour guide, Dan, was beyond outstanding! The depth of his knowledge and love of the history of each castle and the rulers was nothing short of amazing! He truly brought each room of every castle to life with the backstory of each ruler and their lineage. He is masterful with the depth of every piece of armor, weapon, tapestry, furniture, painting, carving, statue… absolutely every item you see Dan knows the history behind it. We were delighted with his beautiful voice on our drive through the stunning countryside with the Carpathian Mountains and small towns , each of which he also knew the history of. Dan brought an element of delight and wonderment to each place we visited. We probably took 500 pictures but without Dan’s knowledge and background they would have far less meaning. We can not thank Dan enough for spending his day with us and teaching us so much about his beautiful homeland and the history of Romania. We met as strangers, but there is no doubt we left as family. We laughed together, and cried together.
guim972, 9/23/2025 3:26:06 PM
Relaxing small group trip, great if you're not a fan of going on a bus with 50 other people. Dan was a great guide and gave good insights not only about the locations visited but also about the wider history of Romania.
Eileen_S, 9/22/2025 1:37:10 PM
This was an incredible experience. Peles Castle was particularly fantastic and our guide made sure we were the first people in by waiting in line right away, which really made the experience that much more enjoyable. There was only 4 of us in the group so it very much felt like a private tour. I learned a lot and the guide both was friendly and spoke perfect English! I highly recommend going with this company. As a side note it is important to book your ticket to Peles Castle ahead of time. The guide will inform you what time slot to book.
mariacS4682MR, 9/19/2025 12:43:50 PM
Charlie was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, easy going and quick to laugh. We really enjoyed our experience and 100% recommended this tour.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Small group tour
- Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
- All year round - Try to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, as they tend to be very crowded.
- MONDAY BRAN CASTLE IS OPENED AT 12:00.
- Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed MONDAY and TUESDAY! More info about the admission time: peles.ro
- RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED, for the moment! Anyhow, we could visit the outside walls and exterior court as follows: Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the garden entrance, can only be visited with an admission ticket. Ticket details: ▪ The fee is 10 lei/person (VAT included) for visitors over 12 years old; ▪ Children under 12 years old enjoy free entry; ▪ Tickets can be purchased exclusively on-site, by card only (POS available).
- Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- Tour available with extension to Sinaia at a supplement fee and you have to book online Bran, Rasnov and Peles Castle option!
- Please note when you book online the extension of Peles Castle, we visit this site first, than Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress!
- The recommendations of our tour guides: We are always eager to make sure our guests have a wonderful time while participating on our tours. Organizing private and small group tours allows us to be flexible with time and always have opportunities for breaks. Usually, we arrive to Bran around mid-day and after visiting Bran castle our guests can have some free time on the premises and nearby the castle grounds for lunch, shopping or photographing the area. In the Tea House, a small restaurant in the castle’s courtyard one can try the Funeral cake, a porridge like dessert with walnuts, raisins, rom and much more. In Romanian called Coliva the funeral cake usually is served at funerals and commemoration of deceased loved ones. It goes well with a good coffee or tea. Nearby the castle entrance a small souvenir market is located, our favorite stall is selling traditional masks and handcrafted objects and textiles. Please ask your guide to point it out to you! Our guests have the option to decide to have a proper sit-down meal or something quick on the move. The same market has food stalls, one of the most popular ones sells Romanian Hot Dogs (local sausage sandwiches) and Hanul Bran restaurant offers a large choice of tasty Romanian cuisine.
- Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
- We would like to inform you that Peleș Castle has recently implemented a new ticketing system. Starting now, all tickets must be purchased online, in advance, for a specific entrance time and date. Please note the following important details: Tickets are only available online. Kindly check the ticket voucher for the link. Each time slot is limited to 500 visitors only. Tickets must be booked for specific entrance windows: Wednesday: 10:00 – 12:45 / Thursday to Sunday: 09:15 – 11:00.
- Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.
- Starting November 1st, the company that manages the ticketing at Peleș Castle decided that guides must also pay the entrance fee. Following this new rule, our guides will no longer accompany guests inside the castle. They will share the historical information and insights before and after your visit.
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• On departure the guide will hold a signboard for you to recognize: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35 - 7:30 AM from WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY for Peles - Bran - Rasnov option / 10:00 am MONDAY, 8:00 am TUESDAY to SUNDAY for Bran - Rasnov option. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee. • Peles Castle is closed Monday and Tuesday. Update info on www.peles.ro. Please note the following important details: Tickets are only available online at https://bilete.peles.ro/ • Please note: Bran Castle opens at 12pm on Mondays • Please be ready at least 10 minutes prior to departure Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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