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Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

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Bucharest, Romania

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Overview

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe. Stroll in the magical city of Brasov in Transylvania.

What's Included

  • Pick-up from centrally Meeting Point
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees (Only in Cash)
  • Tips for the tour guide / driver
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Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 7
București 030167, Romania

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University's Square (pass by)

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Peles Castle

Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Continue your journey to Bran with it’s famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Sfatului

Free time in Brasov. Dating from 1520, the City Council Square has been considered the centre of Brasov for hundreds of years. Merchants and craftmen fairs took place here. They came from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East andEurope. According to the types of merchandise they traded on the side streets of this Square, the streets were called The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row or The Coats Fair. The Square is surrounded by houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and Neo-classic style and they once sheltered small shops and warehouses.The Square is dominated by the magnificent building called the Council Hall.
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University's Square (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
  • Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees (Only in Cash)
  • Tips for the tour guide / driver

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
  • Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
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