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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town

Name: Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town
Brand: I Travel in Romania
SKU: 34217P1
Price: 128.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)

Bucharest, Romania

One day private tour to Peles and Bran most famous castles in Romania

From $128.00

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

8 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a full day discovering the legends and beauty of Transylvania on a private castle tour from Bucharest. Visit the former summer home of the Romanian royal family at Peles Castle, a storybook estate tucked into the forest and decked out in elegant period furnishings. Then, explore the region's darker side at Gothic Bran Castle, aptly nicknamed 'Dracula's Castle' thanks to its spooky atmosphere fit for a count. End the day with a guided tour of medieval Brasov, a charming Saxon town rich in history.

Private, full-day tour from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov
Visit two of Transylvania's most legendary castles
Walk in the footsteps of Romanian royalty at elegant Peles Castle
Get creeped out at Bran Castle, better known as 'Dracula's Castle'
Tour the Black Church and the other highlights of Brasov's medieval old town
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver

What's Included

Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
Fuel surcharge, parking fees
Driver/licensed tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bucharest hotels
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Bottled water

Entrance fees, the cost for them as follows
Peles Castle (ground floor - 45 min) 40 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)
Peles Castle souvenir photo (extra 35 RON / per person)
Bran Castle (including photo/video pass) 45 RON/person (discount for seniors and students available)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Please be so kind to provide a valid phone number when you book the private tour.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Inside Peles Castle you shall be provided blue disposable shoe covers.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Moderate amount of walking is necessary to reach Bran Castle which is on a hill.
Service animals allowed
IMPORTANT NOTE about schedule of the Peles Castle

From 27th September 2021 to 10th May 2022 the Peles Castle it is NOT open on Mondays and Tuesdays for the inside tour. We can still visit the beautiful courtyard of the castle.
Near public transportation
During official holidays and weekends the traffic to the mountains area might be busier than usual, so the return could be later than scheduled (around 8 pm)
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Our Day With Dan

mjkar2017, Oct 2019

We have spent 5 days in Bucharest and have very much enjoyed this beautiful historic city but the highlight of our stay was our day with Dan. He was knowledgeable, polite, fun and very accommodating to our requests. He was willing to change course so we could see some villages and local life including a wonderful festival .It was a wonderful day and exactly the "get out of the city" kind of tour we love. Thank you so much. Mary and Karen

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Dear Mary and Karen, Even I was not available I am glad you accepted to have Dan as your private tour guide. Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear again it was the "get out of the city" tour you love. Wishing you happy travels! Mihai / I Travel in Romania

Friendly and knowledgeable tour

Styfany_F, Jul 2019

Dan was our tour guide and he was absolultely lovely! The sites itself were alright. Definitely recommend not going on a weekend. But otherwise stunning sceneries all the way through :)

Wonderful trip and brilliant guide

Jon_H, Apr 2019

Nothing was too much trouble for Mircea, who picked us up from our hotel bang on time, and delivered us promptly back in the evening after a full, knowledge packed day in Transylvania. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and ensured that we got to see everything on our trip despite some delays due to overcrowding (not his fault at all) at Peles Castle by efficient time keeping. Can highly recommend this guide and tour - thank you again Mircea!

Excellent tour

Kris_B, Apr 2019

On a raining day, this tour is an excellent idea. We were welcomed in our hotel by our private guide, Angelca. She was marvelous. Excellent knowledge about her country, good driver and very nice person. Thanks again, Angelica for an excellent day.

AWESOME TOUR!!! This tour was...

Emmie S, Oct 2018

AWESOME TOUR!!! This tour was definitely worth it! This private day tour was the PERFECT way travel from Bucharest to see Peles Castle, Bran Castle and the town of Brasov! The tour company owner, Mihai, contacted me prior to the tour date to let me know the details and who our tour guide would be. Mihai also offered to start the tour 30 minutes early to try and beat some of the traffic that we would encounter on that Saturday morning. Our tour guide, Dan, was awesome! Dan picked us up from our hotel on time and provided us with bottles of water for the ride. He spoke perfect English and was professional, friendly, and informative during our tour. We started off at Peles castle, toured and ate lunch in Brasov, then finished off the tour at Bran (aka Dracula's) Castle. We ate at a wonderful Romanian restaurant in Brasov that Dan recommended. The great thing about this private tour is that it gave us more flexibility with the schedule and what we wanted to see. We enjoyed this tour so much that we booked a day tour of Bucharest for the next day with Mihai!! I am so glad that I chose this specific tour...great tour and great people!!

Being the first time I had organised...

Joy W, Jun 2018

Being the first time I had organised a tour in a foreign country from Australia I was a little nervous about how it would go. Shouldnt have worried as we were in really good hands! Mihai couldnt do the tour personally so he arranged for Florin to pick us up at our hotel in Bucharest at 8.00 a.m. We arrived in the lobby about ten minutes early to find him waiting for us. Florin spoke very good English, was a non-smoker, the car was clean and comfortable, he provided bottled water and off we went. Florin provided a great commentary throughout the journey. We learned so much about Romania. The scenery was beautiful and we were lucky to see a shepherd with his flock of sheep and maremma dog crossing the road. Being a public holiday in Bucharest the highway was very busy but Florin knew where to divert to avoid the traffic and we had a great side trip through a lovely mountain village. We visit the beautiful Peles Castle and then the Sinai Monastery and stopped for a coffee and delicious Romanian cakes at a nearby cafe before heading off to Bran Castle. At each stop Florin explained the history, the architecture and the significance of the buildings. We had a late lunch in Brasov where Florin encouraged us to try some Romanian foods which we thoroughly enjoyed. Brasov was also well worth the visit. It was a wonderful days touring and we didnt arrive back to our hotel until about 9.00 p.m. The beauty of a private tour meant that we could be flexible with the schedule and with what we wanted to see. Id have no hesitation in recommending this tour and this company. Our expectations were very much exceeded and the three of us were very satisfied customers!

Our original guide with Viator was...

Margaret S, Mar 2018

Our original guide with Viator was unavailable so Adrian was our guide for the day. On the day the snow was really bad , we didnt think we would be taking the tour but at 8.00 am prompt Adrian arrived. Adrian is a mine of information, polite and courteous. We would definitely use Adrian again when we return to Bucharest.

Alex was a wonderful guide we will...

Brandon M, Feb 2018

Alex was a wonderful guide we will definitely come book with you again and tell our friends . Very knowledgeable and great personality. Thank you so much .

An amazing trip from Bucharest to...

Denise J, Nov 2017

An amazing trip from Bucharest to Pelisor Castle, Brasov, and Bran Castle. Our guide Mihai, whose English is excellent, was extremely knowledgeable and shared wonderful information with us. Nicholaus, our driver, was safe, very pleasant, and also knowledgeable and eager to share information with us. The larger Peles Castle was closed for the month of November, but we enjoyed the smaller Pelisor castle. This was a long day trip, due to traffic, and we arrived in Brasov after dark. We loved the trip, however, and would recommend it to others.

Mihai was reliable, his car was very...

Melissa D, May 2017

Mihai was reliable, his car was very clean, his driving was excellent and he had a very calm manner. He was knowledgable and able to answer all our questions about the area and the history behind everything we were seeing. He spoke excellent English and he was patient and we never felt rushed. He kindly had us rest while he went to get his car, he gave us time to shop, and then offered to carry our purchases. He selected a restaurant with wonderful Romanian food and we had a leisurely lunch. We spent about 12 hours together and had a wonderful day. Mihai would be my first choice if we need a guide to take us on a 1 or several days trip - if we ever return to Romania. You cannot go wrong and I would highly recommend Mihai to my friends and family.

A great day made even more...

Stephen L, Feb 2017

A great day made even more interesting by Mihai our driver who had a borad knowldge of his country and was very informative

The tour was very enjoyable. I...

Megan, Nov 2016

The tour was very enjoyable. I recommend the visit.

Our private full day tour to...

Michael_L, Nov 2016

Our private full day tour to Transylvania was everything we hoped for! We were a group of four - two moms with teenage daughters. Our guide, Mihai, was extremely accommodating. He picked us up on time at the hotel even a little early at our request in a very nice Mercedes van. He went over the itinerary for the day and we went on our way. He explained the history of Romania and the importance of the two castles we were about to see. Both castles were spectacular, each in their own way. We ate a delicious Romanian lunch, after which, Mihai was gracious enough to allow the four of us some shopping time. Transylvania is a beautiful part of Romania with an interesting and diverse history. The city of Brasov was beautiful and worth the stop. It was a really long day, but well worth it. Mihai is a very friendly, attentive and fun tour guide. He's very knowledgeable and speaks wonderful English. I highly recommend this tour and Mihai as your guide.

Fantastic tour!!! Our tour guide is...

Mara H, Nov 2016

Fantastic tour!!! Our tour guide is Mihai he contacted us before our actual tour to confirm time of pick up and given us highlights of our 1 day tour. So before the actual tour started our expectation was running high with enthusiasm. Mihai informed us that on this day Tuesday Pales Castle is closed but we can walk around and take pictures. Everything about this tour is very educational as we traveled from city to city. Mihai is wonderful and he has a wealth of knowledge about his country and it's history. The knowledge Mihai imparted to us is eyes opening. Mihai is great driver, He made sure we are comfortable with temperatures in his car and made sure that we stop for snacks and to stretch our legs. Bran/Dracula castle was very interesting and educational and here is where my eyes opened to facts and myth of the castle itself. Brasov Medieval City is beautiful with an awe inspiring church architectures that made me feel humbled to behold such Grandeur. We definitely recommend Mihai on this tour. He has goes above and beyond to ensure that we enjoy every minutes of our tour with him and during our stay in Romania. If you love various food you would not be disappointed with Romanians food and it is very inexpensive. Our regret is that we did not get to see inside of Pales Castle but that okay because we will return another time and hope that Viator will grant us Mihai as our private tour guide again. Thank you Viator and thank you Mihai!!!

If you have the time while visiting...

Georgina M, Nov 2016

If you have the time while visiting Bucharest, I strongly recommend visiting the countryside and taking the full day tour of Peles and Bran Castles and of Brasov Old Town. This tour exceeded our expectations. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and courteous guide than Mihai Caprarescu. Mihai is a local guide with a broad knowledge of his country. He provided a very good overview of Romanian history, including the communist period. Mihai is also a very safe driver. Peles Castle is very impressive with beautiful garden terraces and on the edge of a forest. Bran Castle is, of course, known world wide as Dracula's Castle. We stopped for lunch at Vila Bran with a beautiful view of Bran Castle. Lunch prices were very reasonable. Brasov Old Town is a well preserved town with great historical sights and numerous shops. I would highly recommend this tour with Mihai. You won't regret it. If we return to Bucharest, we'll definitely book another tour with Mihai. Mihai, thank you for organizing a wonderful day!

Excellent tour. Mihai was very...

Frederick B, Oct 2016

Excellent tour. Mihai was very knowledgeable and very helpful.

Mihai arrived on time and unfortunately...

Oliver S, Aug 2016

Mihai arrived on time and unfortunately I was still locked in our room. It took another 3/4 hour to get out and he was not fazed by the delay. SO that was a great start. We finally set off on our day tour to Peles castle, Bram castle and Brasov Old Town. Getting to Peles castle the queues were a bit long. School holidays and a weekend combined and he was quite happy to wait in the queue for us to get the tickets but we decided to take the time to instead to explore the grounds. I am sure the inside is great and like many of the manors we have visited in England. Really it is the externals and grounds that are stunning. From there we continued on into Transylvania to Bram Villas for lunch. While we were eating Mihai went up tot the Castle and got our tickets. On some tours we have done we have had terrible lunches. This however was absolutely excellent with a totally amazing view across the village. Then it was on to the castle which was great. Certainly worth the walk through tour and the torture exhibition was a reminder what foulness we as humans invent to..well,, torture our peers. It rained as we left and continued through to Brasov. It was fine by the time we got there and it was another interesting place with the Saxon houses and villages surrounding, the large merchant Square, the Black Church and the White Tower. Then it was a 3 hour trip back to Bucharest arriving about 9:30pm. A very full day for sure but with limited time in Romania it was excellent value and extremely informative. Mihai was an excellent guide and gave us a huge insight to the after war years and the communist era along with the prehistory. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294458-d10121227-r412375952-ITravelinRomania-Bucharest.html

If you pick one and only one tour in...

Eleni_R, Aug 2016

If you pick one and only one tour in Romania, make sure it is this one! Mr. Mihai Caprarescu is extremely polite and professional. Every detail, from the luxury car to the schedule and the stops for having some rest during this excursion, are carefully planned and offer to the visitor a unique experience combining the magnificent Romanian nature, the beautiful monuments, knowledge for the countrys history, society and traditions. Mihai has a broad knowledge of his country and of the wonderful places we were visiting and he is happy to learn more about his guests country too. What is even more important is that this is a private tour which means you do not have to stick to a rigid inflexible schedule. Mihai was kind enough to put up with my annoying habit to take pictures of nearly everything and to make extra stops just for that. He even went off the schedule in Brasov, when I told him I was looking for a specific area of this medieval beautiful town. The excursion is also really worth it: the Peles royal palace is like a fairy-tale, the Draculas Castle is straight out of a movie or a book and Brasov is like a cart-postal. It is impossible for me to describe the magnificent and wild beauty of the Carpathians. Last but not least the restaurant we ate at Vila Bran: exceptional local food at very reasonable prices with polite staff. The restaurant is overlooking the valley and offers unique view to the Draculas Castle. I was very excited because I was having my lunch looking at the Draculas Castle wrapped in fog truly, an unforgettable experience. Oh, I even had the chance to touch a sweet baby deer. To sum up, I have no hesitation at all to recommend this excursion, a true value-for-money with Mr. Mihai Caprarescu. Mihai, thank you and keep up the great work!

Thank-you Mihai, great tour. You are...

Avril S, Aug 2016

Thank-you Mihai, great tour. You are a very informative guide, drove safely and enabled us to enjoy both castles and Brasov despite the long day/holiday weekend traffic. We recommend this tour/guide.

I took the private tour since it was...

carlos f, Jul 2016

I took the private tour since it was similar price as shared tour and usually I don't like to wait/depend on others, and it was really a great choice! Mihai made us very comfortable and answered all of our questions about Romania! Lunch was great and the view of the Bran castle too! I recommend this tour!