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Small Group Tour: Bucharest to Transylvania Castles
4.6
812 Ratings
Sinaia
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.
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.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Peles Castle - Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania.
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General Exhibition standard tour 1 hour (on Mondays you will visit Peles Castle from outside because it is closed on Mondays, and you will spend more time in Brasov city)
*Please be aware that Peles Castle…
- Peles Castle - Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania.
- General Exhibition standard tour 1 hour (on Mondays you will visit Peles Castle from outside because it is closed on Mondays, and you will spend more time in Brasov city)
*Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 12th and 25th of February 2024 for refurbishment. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - The second visit will be at the famous Bran castle, also known as Dracula’s castle; It is considered that Bram Stocker’s novel was inspired by Bran Castle and Vlad the Impaler, one of the cruelest rulers of the Walachia region of Romania.
- Brasov Historical Center - As we arrive in Brasov city, you will have a short guided walking tour of Brasov downtown and some free time to explore yourself and have a lunch break.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- Guide assistance with ticket purchasing
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- Guided tour inside of Peles Castle and Bran Castle only in English
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- Guide assistance with ticket purchasing
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- Guided tour inside of Peles Castle and Bran Castle only in English
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place
What's Not Included
- Lunch (there will be a stop for lunch to eat with the group or by yourself)
- Entrance fees at Peles Castle (100 Lei) and Bran Castle (70 Lei)
- Please do not book this tour if you do not speak at least basic English.
- Lunch (there will be a stop for lunch to eat with the group or by yourself)
- Entrance fees at Peles Castle (100 Lei) and Bran Castle (70 Lei)
- Please do not book this tour if you do not speak at least basic English.
Additional Information
- 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)
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. If the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date…
- 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)
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. If the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- From the 1st of August 2024, Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, we will see the Peles Castle from outside & the gardens and we will spend more time in Brasov.
- The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
Location
Peles Castle
Str. Pelesului 2
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(812 Ratings)
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Andrew_m
May 5, 2025
Excellent day trip - a must from Bucharest - Excellent trip to see 2 stunning castles. It was a very long day with pickup at 0740 and we did not get back till 2045 however both the castles and Brasov are well worth the visit. The only annoyance was the long queue at Peles and the castle seems to get far more visitors than it can cope with however our guide and driver were excellent and gave us so much information re the region and the history of Romania and the castles themselves.
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David
Apr 28, 2025
A nice introduction to Transylvania - We had about 13 people on the tour. The Tour Guide (Laura) and driver were excellent. Everything was on time and luckily we had an amazing group of travelers. I really enjoyed all 3 stops, Peles castle, Brasov, and Brans Castle. No complaints. I highly recommend this tour.
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Kevinkoshka
Apr 21, 2025
Great tour - The tour was great, Peles Castle and Brasov are worth a visit. Bran castle not so much. Easter was a difficult time to visit as it was swarming with tourists and everything got delayed, but Serban, the guide, and Claudiu, the driver were excellent and tried to make the most out our time.
I'd like to give a special shout out to Serban. He's a true patriot who loves his country and didn't miss an opportunity to tell us all he knew about every landmark.
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Carol_o
Apr 20, 2025
So Dracula as a vampire wasn’t real but the home of Vlad was - This is a very long day trip and very busy a lot of people vying for entry so not for elderly or those unstable on their feet! Our guide Serban Riga was very good at explaining the history and keeping us on time
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Pamela142214
Apr 15, 2025
Great day out - It was a long trip but the Peles castle was well worth it. Our guide Serbian was very entertaining and very organised. Well worth the time spent.
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Jurgenbm
Apr 15, 2025
Everything was well organized. - Everything was well organized. Our guide, Laura, was fantastic! She gave us very interesting information about the country and its people and also gave us a competent tour of the castle and Brasov. She was very helpful, and we had a lot of fun with her. Even though our destinations were very busy that day, she organized everything brilliantly and didn't lose track of things. Peles Castle, in particular, is a truly magnificent castle!
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Sandra_h
Apr 13, 2025
2 castles trip - A long but great day. Took lots of food and water with us so didn’t need to worry about ordering in a restaurant and waiting as it was busy. Street food, pastries and hot drinks available. Bought tickets online in advance using their link which save queuing and got the seniors discount. Loved the ornate Peles interior- Bran’s secret staircase and history interesting but not so beautiful. Brasov a bit rushed as we had to help another group out that had an accident but enough time as it was snowy and very cold even in mid April.
Camellia was good and driver safe.
Definitely worth doing.
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Dianajean_s
May 3, 2025
Great Tour. - The tour was great. Mathew is a good tour guide, but It was a very very long day. But we see what we wanted to see.
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C6917zqdeborahd
May 1, 2025
Average - The Peles Castle was great but Bran Castle was very underwhelming. The guide was quite knowledgeable but lacked charisma. Our driver was dangerous, driving too fast and too close to the cars in front.
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Angela_b
Apr 27, 2025
Extremely disappointing! - view of Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
On April 23,2025 I attended the small group tour by Travelmaster with tour guide Matthew. This tour lasted from 7:50 to 20:45. First the tour guide spend alot of his time in conversation with the driver Peter. His description of Romanian history and geography was disjointed in my opinion. Perhaps he needs a script. Key facts of the life of the middle son Vlad of Dracul were ommited, such as his cruel childhood as a hostage and that the eldest brother and father were killed by the Ottomans. Not mentioned were that embellishments of the story were made by Germans and that Vlad was trying to be like the reconquisters of France and Spain of the Moors.
The tour was often rushed with Matthew walking at a 4 mph pace including up and down stairs and inclines. As a native New Yorker I am familiar with this pace but have never encountered a tour like this. At lunch Matthew did not even attempt to suggest what restaurants were in Brasov. I also had a severe problem with my allergies while riding for over 6 hours in the vehicle due to the dust. This vehicle is 75% fabric covered surfaces and did not appear to be cleanly maintained. Going home we were caught in a bad rainstorm and it was a frightening ride for 3 3/4 hours with no stops. After taking dozens of Viator trips this was my worst.
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