Transylvania Full-Day Tour from Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Dracula Castle & Brasov Old Town
by Gray Line Romania
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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.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day tour from Bucharest lasts about 14 hours and covers key sites in Transylvania: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Old Town. The group travels in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional tour escort who provides commentary and assistance throughout the day. The tour begins in downtown Bucharest, with views of landmarks such as the Triumph Arch and the House of the Free Press along the way. The first main stop is Peles Castle in Sinaia, where visitors have approximately one and a half hours to explore the exterior and grounds. Entrance tickets to the castle are not included but can be purchased separately; recommended time slots are provided to manage availability. Next, the tour continues to Brasov, where there is a brief walking tour of the historical center lasting about twenty minutes. This includes sights such as the Black Church (outside only), Council Square, Rope Street, and the old fortress walls. After the walking tour, there is around one hour of free time at Piata Sfatului, Brasov’s main square, allowing time for lunch and independent exploration. The final stop is Bran Castle, associated with the Dracula legend, where visitors have about one and a half hours for an exterior visit and optional entry if tickets are purchased separately. The tour returns to downtown Bucharest at the end of the day. Entrance fees for the castles are not included and should be arranged in advance due to limited availability. The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate traffic and local conditions, ensuring a reasonable return time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bucharest
The tour begins in downtown Bucharest where participants gather to start the trip.
Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
Pass by the Triumph Arch, a monument commemorating the Romanian Army’s victory in World War I and the 1918 Great Union.
House of the Free Press
View the House of the Free Press, a building that was the tallest in Bucharest until 2007 and a relic of the communist era.
Peles Castle
Spend around 90 minutes at Peles Castle in Sinaia, known as the Pearl of the Carpathians, with time to visit the castle grounds and exterior.
90 min
Brasov Historical Center
Take a 20-minute walking tour in Brasov’s medieval center, seeing landmarks such as the Black Church, Council Square, Rope Street, and the old fortress walls.
20 min
Piaka Sfatului
Have about 60 minutes of free time at Piata Sfatului, Brasov’s main square, a pedestrian area with historic buildings and restaurants suitable for lunch.
60 min
Bran Castle
Explore Bran Castle for 90 minutes, often called Dracula’s Castle, with time to learn about the legend and history associated with the site.
90 min
Black Church
View the Black Church from the outside; it is the most significant Gothic monument in Brasov and Romania.
Bucharest
Return to downtown Bucharest to conclude the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Transylvania Full-Day Tour from Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Dracula Castle & Brasov Old Town
by Gray Line Romania
Choose from 3 available options
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.€118Overview
This full-day tour from Bucharest lasts about 14 hours and covers key sites in Transylvania: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Old Town. The group travels in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional tour escort who provides commentary and assistance throughout the day. The tour begins in downtown Bucharest, with views of landmarks such as the Triumph Arch and the House of the Free Press along the way. The first main stop is Peles Castle in Sinaia, where visitors have approximately one and a half hours to explore the exterior and grounds. Entrance tickets to the castle are not included but can be purchased separately; recommended time slots are provided to manage availability. Next, the tour continues to Brasov, where there is a brief walking tour of the historical center lasting about twenty minutes. This includes sights such as the Black Church (outside only), Council Square, Rope Street, and the old fortress walls. After the walking tour, there is around one hour of free time at Piata Sfatului, Brasov’s main square, allowing time for lunch and independent exploration. The final stop is Bran Castle, associated with the Dracula legend, where visitors have about one and a half hours for an exterior visit and optional entry if tickets are purchased separately. The tour returns to downtown Bucharest at the end of the day. Entrance fees for the castles are not included and should be arranged in advance due to limited availability. The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate traffic and local conditions, ensuring a reasonable return time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bucharest
The tour begins in downtown Bucharest where participants gather to start the trip.
Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
Pass by the Triumph Arch, a monument commemorating the Romanian Army’s victory in World War I and the 1918 Great Union.
House of the Free Press
View the House of the Free Press, a building that was the tallest in Bucharest until 2007 and a relic of the communist era.
Peles Castle
Spend around 90 minutes at Peles Castle in Sinaia, known as the Pearl of the Carpathians, with time to visit the castle grounds and exterior.
90 min
Brasov Historical Center
Take a 20-minute walking tour in Brasov’s medieval center, seeing landmarks such as the Black Church, Council Square, Rope Street, and the old fortress walls.
20 min
Piaka Sfatului
Have about 60 minutes of free time at Piata Sfatului, Brasov’s main square, a pedestrian area with historic buildings and restaurants suitable for lunch.
60 min
Bran Castle
Explore Bran Castle for 90 minutes, often called Dracula’s Castle, with time to learn about the legend and history associated with the site.
90 min
Black Church
View the Black Church from the outside; it is the most significant Gothic monument in Brasov and Romania.
Bucharest
Return to downtown Bucharest to conclude the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.