Enjoy the only tour that offers you the visit of 3 castles and the old historical city of Brasov in one day. Enjoy exclusive visits in the Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 14 hours
- Starting times 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Carpathian Mountains and visit Peles Castle
- Find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stocker's Dracula
- Take a walking tour of Brasov
- Visit the medieval fortress of Rasnov
Full description
Early in the morning you leave Bucharest behind and drive north to get in the Carpathian Mountains. First stop of the day is Peles Castle. this is a overwhelming site built by the first Romanian king, Carol I. In this fairy tale location you are going to learn more about Monarchy in Romania and its heritage. You will discover all the wonders of this beautiful palace which seems frozen in time.
Next you will push further north to cross the mountains and finally get to the historical region of Transylvania. Over here you will start your vampire hunt in order to find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stocker's Dracula. The next stop is the medieval castle of Bran, also known as Dracula's Castle.
After Bran you are heading to the 13th century medieval fortress of Rasnov, an impressive site built on a mountain top overlooking the whole valley around. This awesome site was actually built by the Teutonic Knights when they first came here almost 800 years ago. 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 your are starting your journey back to Bucharest.
Includes
- Entrance fees to Peles Castle, Bran (Dracula's) Castle & Rasnov Fortress
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Free Wi-fi in all vehicles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Photo fees
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
Know before you go
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays from 12 May to 15 September; and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from 16 September to 15 May
- Between 30 October and 30 November, Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning and restoration. The Sinaia Monastery and the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead
- All entrance fees are based on standard tour
