Brasov: Bears Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress, Bran Castle GUIDED Tour
Overview
Small group tour up to 8 people
Discover Transylvania’s medieval heritage, dramatic landscapes, and rescued wildlife on a day trip from Brașov to Bran Castle, the Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, and Râșnov Citadel.
Begin with a scenic drive through the Carpathian countryside to Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle. Explore its winding staircases, historic rooms, and hidden passageways while discovering its medieval origins, royal connections, and the stories behind the Dracula legend.
Visit the Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, where rescued brown bears are cared for in spacious forest enclosures. Join a guided walk to hear their individual stories, learn about the sanctuary’s conservation work, and observe the bears enjoying a life far removed from their former captivity.
Your final stop is Râșnov Citadel, a medieval stronghold overlooking the town and surrounding mountains. Discover its role as a refuge for local communities and enjoy panoramic views across the Transylvanian landscape.
What's Included
- We spend 90 minutes in each place, not 30, ensuring you can truly appreciate the place
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car
- Driver
- Guides with real expertise, personal ties, or firsthand experience
- Lunch
- Bear Sanctuary 95 lei/ Bran Castle 100 lei/ Rasnov Fortress 15 lei
Meeting Location
Piața Sfatului 24
Brașov 500025, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The upper part of RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment, but we will still have some fun! We will take the CHOO CHOO TRAIN and visit the lower fortress, the panoramic platform, the outside walls and exterior court.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- We spend 90 minutes in each place, not 30, ensuring you can truly appreciate the place.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car.
- Driver.
- guides with real expertise, personal ties, or firsthand experience.
- Lunch.
- Bear Sanctuary 95 lei/ Bran Castle 100 lei/ Rasnov Fortress 15 lei.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brasov: Bears Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress, Bran Castle GUIDED Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Brasov: Bears Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress, Bran Castle GUIDED Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- We spend 90 minutes in each place, not 30, ensuring you can truly appreciate the place
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car
- Driver
- Guides with real expertise, personal ties, or firsthand experience
- Lunch
- Bear Sanctuary 95 lei/ Bran Castle 100 lei/ Rasnov Fortress 15 lei
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The upper part of RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment, but we will still have some fun! We will take the CHOO CHOO TRAIN and visit the lower fortress, the panoramic platform, the outside walls and exterior court.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
