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Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest

22 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 22 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 95% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania
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10 to 14 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy the only tour that offers you the opportunity to visit 2 awe-inspiring castles and the historical city of Brasov in one day.

Then take a walk in the Old Town of Brasov where you will hear legends at every corner and pass by the most important landmarks like Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, the Synagogue from 1901 and the Black Church, the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Lunch
  • Photo fees
  • If you want to visit the castles the entry fees are 34 euro in total.
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Pickup possible from centrally located hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest

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Peles Castle

Early in the morning you will leave Bucharest behind and head north to get in the Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop of the day is Peles Castle. This is an overwhelming site built by the first Romanian king, Carol I. In this fairy-tale location you will learn more about Monarchy in Romania and its heritage. You will discover all the wonders of this beautiful palace which seems frozen in time.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Next, push further north to cross the mountains and finally get to the historical region of Transylvania. Over here you will start your vampire hunt and find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker's Dracula. The first stop here is the medieval castle of Bran, also known as Dracula's Castle.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Brasov

Your last stop of the day is the medieval part of the city of Brasov. Take a walking city tour of this charming old town with its impressive history and landmarks. From here you will journey back to Bucharest.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Peles Castle is closed as following: 12 May - 15 Sept: closed on Monday; 16 Sep - 15 May:closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 30 Oct - 30 Nov: Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning & restoration. The Sinaia Monastery & the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead.
  • IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-16115P13

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Photo fees
  • If you want to visit the castles the entry fees are 34 euro in total.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Peles Castle is closed as following: 12 May - 15 Sept: closed on Monday; 16 Sep - 15 May:closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 30 Oct - 30 Nov: Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning & restoration. The Sinaia Monastery & the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead.
  • IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE!

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