Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
Overview
This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
- Peles Castle ticket
- Bran Castle ticket
Meeting and Pickup
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
What To Expect
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Peles Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Brasov Historical Center
2 hours 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
- Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
- The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
- Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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).
- 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.
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader.
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown.
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board.
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
- Peles Castle ticket.
- Bran Castle ticket.
The 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 Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula’s Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle 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
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
- Peles Castle ticket
- Bran Castle ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
- Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
- The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
- Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
