Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

4.5(3,357)12 hFree cancellationBy One Excellence Tours

About this activity

Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of Transylvania’s founding and most well-preserved medieval towns on a walking tour of Brasov.

What's included

✓Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
✓Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone
✓Tour director onboard
✓Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
✓Transport by air-conditioned coach

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Lunch
✕Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability)
✕Waiting time at the locations
✕headsets for your smartphone

Meeting and pickup

Taxi station located on the main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest. Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign. Arrive 30 minutes before departure time

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Youth must be accompanied by an adult
On Monday and Tuesday Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed all year round and can be seen from outside. On high demands days you can visit optional Pelisor Castle. Peles is also closed on following dates: 12 of April
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under 7 y.o. cannot attend this tour
Minimum age of the participant is 7 years old
No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
Not allowed for pregnant travelers
No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
Not allowed to join the tour under influence of alcohol or drugs
Not allowed with Food and drinks in the vehicle
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
You must have cash in Eur or Ron
The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours. Unforseen events (weather, special events, traffic, etc) may result in a visit only on outside of one castle. Delays in arrival time to Bucharest may occur also due to these uncontrollable factors.
Due to the strictly dynamic nature of mountain transit, arrival windows are managed exclusively in real-time to ensure operational synchronization.
Company reserves the right to refuse service or disembark any passenger for conduct deemed inappropriate, without entitlement to a refund.
For AudioGuide you will need to have your own smartphone, headset and internet.
Our coaches are not equipped with accessibility features such as wheelchair ramps, lifts, or medical assistance equipment. Passengers must be able to independently board and exit the vehicle and navigate uneven terrain at castle sites.
Peles castle is closed for maintenance from 2ndof November till 1st of December. Pelisor will be visited as replacement.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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