A Taste of Transylvania: Bran & Peles Castles, Brasov Old Town
Overview
One private day trip. Three different ages. A king’s palace, a vampire’s castle and a Teutonic town. Step into the shoes of kings & queens at Peles Royal Palace, unveil the myth of Dracula at Bran Castle and get enchanted by medieval Brasov. Leave busy Bucharest behind and cross the Carpathians into Transylvania for a tour that you won’t easily forget! To top it off, this is a fully private tour so you won't share a van/bus and you'll have the tour guide just for you. Thus, the visits at the castles and the whole day will be a more personal and enjoyable experience.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private licensed tour guide & driver
- Meals Lunch or snacks are not included
- Peles Castle Ticket
- Bran Castle Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
For pick-up, please select your hotel from the list or provide an exact address. Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, next to the reception desk. We offer free pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Bucharest.
What To Expect
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Old Town (pass by)
Peles Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Council Square
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NEW: Peles Castle will be closed from November 3rd until December 2nd for general cleaning and preventive conservation
- IMPORTANT: Castle entrance fees are not included – 100 RON (approx. €20) for Peleș Castle and 90 RON (approx. €17) for Bran Castle. Tickets can be purchased either on-site or online. We strongly recommend buying them online to ensure availability and reduce waiting time at the entrance. Once you book the tour, we will send you a link from where you may purchase the tickets.
- The interior of Peleș Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, you can still visit the inner courtyard, royal gardens, servant quarters, and other exterior areas.
- Inside Bran Castle, there are several steps and a narrow corridor that may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.
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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).
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Private licensed tour guide & driver.
- Meals. Lunch or snacks are not included.
- Peles Castle Ticket.
- Bran Castle Ticket.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Taste of Transylvania: Bran & Peles Castles, Brasov Old Town is as follows:
- 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 A Taste of Transylvania: Bran & Peles Castles, Brasov Old Town 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
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private licensed tour guide & driver
- MealsLunch or snacks are not included
- Peles Castle Ticket
- Bran Castle Ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NEW: Peles Castle will be closed from November 3rd until December 2nd for general cleaning and preventive conservation
- IMPORTANT: Castle entrance fees are not included – 100 RON (approx. €20) for Peleș Castle and 90 RON (approx. €17) for Bran Castle. Tickets can be purchased either on-site or online. We strongly recommend buying them online to ensure availability and reduce waiting time at the entrance. Once you book the tour, we will send you a link from where you may purchase the tickets.
- The interior of Peleș Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, you can still visit the inner courtyard, royal gardens, servant quarters, and other exterior areas.
- Inside Bran Castle, there are several steps and a narrow corridor that may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.
