Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle Small-Group Tour from Bucharest
Explore the remains of Dracula’s Castle on this small-group day trip from Bucharest. Meet your English-speaking guide in Bucharest, then travel by minibus to Transylvania. Admire the scenery beyond the window on the leisurely drive into the country, an ideal prelude to two of Romania’s most stunning castles, Peles Castle and Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Hit the charming city of Brașov in south Transylvania. When Peles Castle is closed, you'll extend your visit in Brasov to enjoy more of its atmospheric old town.
Highlights
- ✓Explore with an informative local guide
- ✓Letting someone else drive allows you to soak up the scenery
- ✓Discover Transylvania’s hidden wonders
- ✓Small group tour ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. Tickets are not included, please purchase them on the Peles Castle official website. Please choose only the first time slot for this castle 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day. If you prefer not to visit the interior, you can enjoy the castle gardens or relax at a nearby café. Your guide will share interesting stories and history during the visit. *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 3 November and 2 December for cleaning & restauration. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
- ✓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.
- ✓Tickets are not included. We expect to be there between 16:15 and 17:45, so please choose a 16:00 or 17:00 time slot. Select a Standard Ticket or Royal Tour Plus Fast Pass (please do not select a guided tour, as your TravelMaker guide will already provide all the explanations you need).
What's included
- ✓Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- ✓Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- ✓Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- ✓Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
What's not included
- ✓Peles Castle ticket
- ✓Bran Castle ticket
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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)
The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle Small-Group Tour from Bucharest
Explore the remains of Dracula’s Castle on this small-group day trip from Bucharest. Meet your English-speaking guide in Bucharest, then travel by minibus to Transylvania. Admire the scenery beyond the window on the leisurely drive into the country, an ideal prelude to two of Romania’s most stunning castles, Peles Castle and Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Hit the charming city of Brașov in south Transylvania. When Peles Castle is closed, you'll extend your visit in Brasov to enjoy more of its atmospheric old town.
Highlights
- ✓Explore with an informative local guide
- ✓Letting someone else drive allows you to soak up the scenery
- ✓Discover Transylvania’s hidden wonders
- ✓Small group tour ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. Tickets are not included, please purchase them on the Peles Castle official website. Please choose only the first time slot for this castle 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day. If you prefer not to visit the interior, you can enjoy the castle gardens or relax at a nearby café. Your guide will share interesting stories and history during the visit. *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 3 November and 2 December for cleaning & restauration. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
- ✓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.
- ✓Tickets are not included. We expect to be there between 16:15 and 17:45, so please choose a 16:00 or 17:00 time slot. Select a Standard Ticket or Royal Tour Plus Fast Pass (please do not select a guided tour, as your TravelMaker guide will already provide all the explanations you need).
What's included
- ✓Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- ✓Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- ✓Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- ✓Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
What's not included
- ✓Peles Castle ticket
- ✓Bran Castle ticket
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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)
The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.