Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town
Overview
Discover the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains and Romania's most famous castles on this private tour. Stop at Peles Castle built by the Royal family and known for its German-Renaissance architecture. Visit Bran Castle best known as Dracula's Castle, an example of medieval architecture. Go to 13th century city of Brasov and step back in time. Spend a full-day exploring on this guided tour.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bucharest hotels
- Fuel surcharge, parking fees
- Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/licensed tour guide
- Entrance fees, the cost for them as follows
- Peles Castle 100 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)
- Bran Castle 90 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peles Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Piaka Sfatului
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At times, inside Peles Castle you shall be provided blue disposable shoe covers.
- Moderate amount of walking is necessary to reach Bran Castle which is on a hill.
- IMPORTANT NOTE about schedule of the Peles Castle
- From 01st August to 31st December the Peles Castle it is NOT open on Mondays and Tuesdays for the inside tour. We can still visit the beautiful courtyard of the castle.
- During official holidays and weekends the traffic to the mountains area might be busier than usual, so the return could be later than scheduled (around 8 pm)
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Private tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bucharest hotels.
- Fuel surcharge, parking fees.
- Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/licensed tour guide.
- Entrance fees, the cost for them as follows.
- Peles Castle 100 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available).
- Bran Castle 90 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval 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
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bucharest hotels
- Fuel surcharge, parking fees
- Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/licensed tour guide
- Entrance fees, the cost for them as follows
- Peles Castle 100 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)
- Bran Castle 90 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At times, inside Peles Castle you shall be provided blue disposable shoe covers.
- Moderate amount of walking is necessary to reach Bran Castle which is on a hill.
- IMPORTANT NOTE about schedule of the Peles Castle
- From 01st August to 31st December the Peles Castle it is NOT open on Mondays and Tuesdays for the inside tour. We can still visit the beautiful courtyard of the castle.
- During official holidays and weekends the traffic to the mountains area might be busier than usual, so the return could be later than scheduled (around 8 pm)
