Small-Group Day Trip from Brasov to Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress
by Active Travel Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This small-group tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and departs from Brasov. It begins with a drive to Peles Castle, a 19th-century Bavarian-style palace set in a forest, where visitors spend around 90 minutes touring its ornate rooms and the nearby Pelișor Castle, which features art nouveau design. Next, the tour continues approximately 1 hour to Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ Guests can explore the castle’s stone walls and red turrets, paying an entrance fee on their own, while a guide shares stories about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century prince linked to the Dracula legend. Visitors have the option to have lunch near Bran Castle at their own expense. The final stop is Rasnov Fortress, where guests can walk around the outside walls and the exterior courtyard since the fortress is currently closed. This 13th-century stone fortress, located near the Bucegi Mountains, was built as a refuge against invaders. Transportation is by air-conditioned car or minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov outside the old town. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peles Castle
Travel to Peles Castle, a large Bavarian-style palace built in the 19th century amid a forest to serve as a royal residence. The guide leads a tour through many of the castle’s immaculate and ornately decorated rooms. Visitors also have the opportunity to see the adjoining Pelișor Castle, a smaller royal residence decorated in art nouveau style. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Bran Castle
After about an hour’s drive, arrive at Bran Castle, often called ‘Dracula’s Castle’ due to its link to Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and the historical figure Vlad the Impaler. The castle sits on a hill with high stone walls and red turrets surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Visitors may enter by paying the entrance fee on their own and walk through the well-preserved rooms with Gothic furnishings. The guide recounts the history of Vlad the Impaler and local legends. Visitors may choose to have lunch nearby at their own cost. The visit is roughly 80 minutes.
80 min
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Rasnov Fortress is currently closed inside, but guests can explore the outside walls and courtyard. This 13th-century stone fortress was built by the Teutons as a refuge against invasions. Located near the Bucegi Mountains, it served as protection for villagers during medieval times. The stop begins with a 30-minute drive from Brasov and includes time to walk around the exterior and learn about the fortress from the guide for about 60 minutes.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Small-Group Day Trip from Brasov to Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress
by Active Travel Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€136Overview
This small-group tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and departs from Brasov. It begins with a drive to Peles Castle, a 19th-century Bavarian-style palace set in a forest, where visitors spend around 90 minutes touring its ornate rooms and the nearby Pelișor Castle, which features art nouveau design. Next, the tour continues approximately 1 hour to Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ Guests can explore the castle’s stone walls and red turrets, paying an entrance fee on their own, while a guide shares stories about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century prince linked to the Dracula legend. Visitors have the option to have lunch near Bran Castle at their own expense. The final stop is Rasnov Fortress, where guests can walk around the outside walls and the exterior courtyard since the fortress is currently closed. This 13th-century stone fortress, located near the Bucegi Mountains, was built as a refuge against invaders. Transportation is by air-conditioned car or minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov outside the old town. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peles Castle
Travel to Peles Castle, a large Bavarian-style palace built in the 19th century amid a forest to serve as a royal residence. The guide leads a tour through many of the castle’s immaculate and ornately decorated rooms. Visitors also have the opportunity to see the adjoining Pelișor Castle, a smaller royal residence decorated in art nouveau style. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Bran Castle
After about an hour’s drive, arrive at Bran Castle, often called ‘Dracula’s Castle’ due to its link to Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and the historical figure Vlad the Impaler. The castle sits on a hill with high stone walls and red turrets surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Visitors may enter by paying the entrance fee on their own and walk through the well-preserved rooms with Gothic furnishings. The guide recounts the history of Vlad the Impaler and local legends. Visitors may choose to have lunch nearby at their own cost. The visit is roughly 80 minutes.
80 min
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Rasnov Fortress is currently closed inside, but guests can explore the outside walls and courtyard. This 13th-century stone fortress was built by the Teutons as a refuge against invasions. Located near the Bucegi Mountains, it served as protection for villagers during medieval times. The stop begins with a 30-minute drive from Brasov and includes time to walk around the exterior and learn about the fortress from the guide for about 60 minutes.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.