Discover the medieval fortress of Bran Castle in the Prahova Valley on this full-day tour from Bucharest. Explore the surrounding areas of Brasov, and admire the beautiful natural scenery.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Romanian, English, Italian, Spanish, French
Pickup included: The driver will pick you up at your hotel or preferred meeting point in Bucharest. Be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Private group

Highlights

Explore the inspiration for Dracula's Castle at Bran Castle
Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes in Transylvania
Admire the Sinaia Monastery

Full description

Travel through the mountain scenery to Bran and visit Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle on this private day trip from Bucharest. Learn the legend of the terrifying fictional Count and wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets.

Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Bucharest and head north to the Transylvanian Alps to Sinaia and Brasov. See the 17th century Sinaia Monastery, inspired by a church in Mount Sinai.

Next, arrive at Bran Castle and explore spooky hallways, towers, chambers and discover its history with your guide. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Bucharest.

Includes

Private transportation
Private guide/driver
Wifi
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

The tour is flexible regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour

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4.7 /5

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Daniel was a great tour guide. I took a solo tour and he helped me in skipping ahead of the line on a very busy day at Castle Bran. I usually don’t take tours when visiting new areas but I’m glad I booked with this touring agency as it was fun and filled with knowledge. It was totally worth it!

August 13, 2022

Nicolas was an excellent guide on this fast trip from Bucharest to Bran Castle. Friendly and knowledgable and we really enjoyed the trip and lunch with him

May 13, 2022

June 10, 2022

From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle Private Day Trip

From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle Private Day Trip

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