Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour
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.
What's Included
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
- Tour director onboard
- Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability)
- Waiting time at the locations
- Headsets for your smartphone
Meeting Location
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
București 030167, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Statie Taxi Universitate
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Peles Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Brasov Historical Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center.
- Tour director onboard.
- Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach.
- Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch.
- Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability).
- Waiting time at the locations.
- headsets for your smartphone.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov 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
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
- Tour director onboard
- Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability)
- Waiting time at the locations
- Headsets for your smartphone
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
