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Castles & legends · Brasov itinerary

Brasov Castles & Legends: The Best Itinerary

Transylvania is a land of castles and legends. Here is how to explore it from Brasov — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Bran Castle
  2. 2Peleș Castle
  3. 3Râșnov
  4. 4Sighișoara

The Dracula castle

Clifftop Bran.

The royal palace

Opulent Peleș.

The citadel

Medieval Sighișoara.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Brasov — prices per person.

Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery
Brasov
Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery
5.0(51)·6–7 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle from Bucharest
Bucharest
Private Tour to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle from Bucharest
5.0(44)·12–13 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Bran Castle & Prejmer UNESCO Fortified Church from Brasov
Brasov
Bran Castle & Prejmer UNESCO Fortified Church from Brasov
5.0(20)·5–6 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov
Brasov
Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov
5.0(28)·8–9 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania
Cluj Napoca
Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania
5.0(29)·11 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Explore Transylvania: Dracula, Peles Castle & Brasov Private Tour
Bucharest
Explore Transylvania: Dracula, Peles Castle & Brasov Private Tour
5.0(20)·10–12 hours
from$303/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private Tour to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov from Bucharest
Bucharest
Full-Day Private Tour to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov from Bucharest
5.0(26)·6–8 hours
from$232/ person
via Viator
UNESCO TOUR :Sighisoara ,Viscri and Rupea Tour from Brasov
Brasov
UNESCO TOUR :Sighisoara ,Viscri and Rupea Tour from Brasov
4.9(79)·8–9 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator

Brasov castles & legends — FAQ

What are the best castles near Brasov?
Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, the royal Peleș Castle and Râșnov Fortress are the top castles.
Can you see Bran and Peleș in one day?
Yes — many tours combine both castles, often with Râșnov.
Is Transylvania good for castle lovers?
Yes — its castles, fortresses and citadels are among Europe’s finest.

Explore more in Brasov

Bran (Dracula) CastlePeleș CastleOld TownRâșnov FortressBear WatchingSighișoara & Viscri