If you are looking for a day of adventure to cut yourself off from the stress of everyday life, we have put together for you a one-day tour of the Bran Castle, followed by several other important sites worthy of your attention.
Here is an overview of our private tour, highlighting the main tourist attractions we will be visiting:
1. PELES CASTLE
2. BRAN/ DRACULA’S CASTLE
3. BRASOV CITY TOUR
PS - Mondays and Tuesdays, Peles Castle is closed, but we see it on the outside, also we will go to Cantacuzino Castle to see it on the outside ( Wednesday's Castle).
Tour Options
Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov City - Private Tour from Bucharest
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission not included120 min
Step inside if you dare!
We Romanians are often amused that 80% of the hundreds of thousands of tourists that book Tours of Romania and come from across the globe to see the Castle of Dracula, or more accurately, the Bran Castle, leave with their history lesson learned and forget about Bram Stoker’s fiction.
Once you see it in person, you will understand why this castle is a symbol of Romanian tourism and why it is the most visited tourist attraction in Romania.
Admission not included120 min
Two Castles in a one-day tour
If have decided to write your memoirs or you want to brag about having seen the most beautiful castles in Europe, the Romanian royal family’s summer residence is, by far, one of the most important tourist attractions in Romania and in Europe, and you will soon understand why.
Every year, thousands of important figures and hundreds of thousands of tourists book tours of Romania for this attraction alone, to admire its beauty and at least for a few hours, feel like royalty.
Admission not included120 min
Are you looking for a different urban experience through which you can explore history, culture, and rediscover the beauty of nature, all at the same time? The city of Brasov is the ideal destination for lovers of history, music and culture, adventure, good food, winter sports, hunting, hiking, and even romance. It is the quintessential mountain adventure.
We guarantee that the Brasov tour will be the highpoint of your trip –literally. Even though its average altitude is 625 meters, because its structure includes the Postavaru Peak, it is the highest city in Romania. Another thing that makes this tourist destination unique is that Brasov is the only city in the world that contains a natural reservation, the one on mount Tampa.
Highlights
Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
All taxes
All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
Pick up and Drop off from/to your address
What's included
Included
Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
All taxes
All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
Pick up and Drop off from/to your address
Not included
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels, vacation rentals, points of interest. Just let us know from where we should pick you up! We recommend living your place at 7 00 - 7 30, but it depends on you, you decide…it's a private tour!
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov City - Private Tour from Bucharest lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $378 per person for this Bucharest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotels, vacation rentals, points of interest. Just let us know from where we should pick you up! We recommend living your place at 7 00 - 7 30, but it depends on you, you decide…it's a private tour! Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFjMLcAnUH9SZYbBYoMBPl4=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyANmeRSHDWRlhyxkmy0RoWw=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, CMN, JA, EN, IT, FR, HE, RO, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 69 verified reviews; it is run by Nicolas Experience Tours. Most-mentioned highlights: Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family; A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour; All taxes.
Reviews(69)
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Renato G
August 26, 2026
Best Guide to Romania
Best possible, nice, knows a lot, and very pleasant! I highly recommend!
Operator response
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação e muito obrigado por escolher a Nicolas Experience Tours para acompanhá-la durante a sua viagem pela Roménia!
Foi um enorme prazer para o Cornelia ser o seu guia! A nossa maior satisfação ao fazer este trabalho é ver as pessoas felizes por terem escolhido viajar e viver uma experiência na Roménia connosco.
Mantemos o contacto para a próxima aventura!
Com os melhores cumprimentos,
Nicolas
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danccunha
August 26, 2026
Best tour of Romania!
Charming! This is how I describe the transfer and the contracted tour. The guide Cornélia was extremely attentive and showed a lot of knowledge about the Castles. Highly recommend!!
Operator response
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação e muito obrigado por escolher a Nicolas Experience Tours para acompanhá-la durante a sua viagem pela Roménia!
Foi um enorme prazer para o Cornelia ser o seu guia! A nossa maior satisfação ao fazer este trabalho é ver as pessoas felizes por terem escolhido viajar e viver uma experiência na Roménia connosco.
Mantemos o contacto para a próxima aventura!
Com os melhores cumprimentos,
Nicolas
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Cindy_H
July 13, 2026
Fabulous tour!
This was a fabulous tour. It was long (13 hours due to traffic), but well worth it. Dan was our guide and he was so so kind and knowledgeable. He was also a great driver.
The sites visited were beautiful!
Operator response
Dear, Cindy! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Nicolas Experience Tours to guide you in Romania! It was more than a pleasure for Dan to be your guide! Our main satisfaction doing this job it's to see people happy for choosing traveling and doing Romania experience with us. We keep in touch for the next adventure! Best Regards, Nicolas
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Richard_O
April 10, 2026
Excellent and very...
Excellent and very personalized tour with Nicolas, who was a tremendous guide. We learned not about the area we visited, but so much about Romania and the transition from communism! Highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Dear, Richard ! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Nicolas Experience Tours to guide you in Bucharest! It was a pleasure to be your guide and a great adventure with both of you! Our main satisfaction doing this job it's to see people happy for choosing traveling and doing Romania experience with us. We keep in touch for the next adventure! Best Regards, Nicolas
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Darcy_S
March 26, 2026
Castles and more!
Great tour. Communication prior to tour was thorough. Nicolae picked our group of 3 up promptly at 7 am. Nicolae was a wealth of knowledge and shared insight to all the spots we stopped. We had a delicious lunch outside Peles Castle, thanks to Nicolae’s suggestion. It was a long day but worth it. Both castles and the small town of Brasov were worth the visit. We enjoyed Nicolae’s information and safe driving so much, that we hired him to drive us to our river cruise location the next morning. I highly recommend this company.
Operator response
Dear, Darcy! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Nicolas Experience Tours to guide you in Bucharest! Nicolae was your guide and he enjoyed the adventure with you! Our main satisfaction doing this job it's to see people happy for choosing traveling and doing Romania experience with us. We keep in touch for the next adventure! Best Regards, Nicolas
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Bonvivant974
September 28, 2025
An interesting guide, and a good driver
Chosen on the internet at random and at the last moment, Nicolas organized everything including booking tickets for Peles that I could not finalize
He picked us up from the hotel and drove us for 10 hours in confidence and security
Bran solo tour, Brasov tour by car and lunch at Sergiana before showing us around Peles and back to Bucharest
Even more interesting were the exchanges with him on general subjects: East European politics, religion, economics, sociology, etc.
We were all delighted and when I get back I'll contact him again, for sure.
Thank you Nicolas for such a beautiful day
Operator response
Chère, Pierre! Merci de nous avoir laissé une si belle critique ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez aimé votre expérience. Nous faisons de l'expérience et de la satisfaction client notre priorité, et votre avis réaffirme le travail acharné que nous déployons chaque jour ! Merci pour vos aimables paroles et n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à tout moment ! Cordialement, Nicolas
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225helen
August 23, 2025
Excellent tour! Highly recommend!
We had the most amazing tour with Dan! We traveled for a month around Europe and this was the best tour on our whole trip. Dan was extremely knowledgeable, informative and kind. I traveled with my 2 teenage children and Dan kept them both engaged on this long day. Peles Castle and Brasov were the highlights. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Dan.
Operator response
Dear, Narbeh! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Nicolas Experience Tours to guide you in Romania! You are nice and worm people and Dan enjoyed your company! Our main satisfaction doing this job it's to see people happy for choosing traveling and doing Romania experience with us. We keep in touch for the next adventure! Best Regards, Nicolas
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Clingpeach
July 25, 2025
Worst Tour Guide
Upon entering his car he told me my soft bag would damage his plastic in the car. WHAT? He was rude. He was belligerent. I have never experienced anything like this in my life.
Never ever hire this awful guide
Operator response
Dear, Clingpeach!
We verified in our Database your name and I personally asked all the team regarding having you as our guest. I am sorry to inform you that for sure you post this review on a wrong business. Please check and send to Tripadvisor or to us a single proof that you have been our customer.
The quality of our services represents the most important asset for our business and our team values do not align with this review.
I hope this review will be investigated by Tripadvisor and will be soon deleted!
Wish you a great day!
Best Regards,
Nicolas Miroiu
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Charles_S
May 18, 2025
Great tour!!
The highlight of this tour was Peles Castle. A remarkable site to see! Our guide Nicolas Miroiu was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of history, facts and figures was really impressive ! I highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Dear, Carole and Estelle! Thank you so much for booking the tour with Nicolas Experience Tours! It was a pleasure spending time with you and I wish you all the best. Both of you have good energy and good vibes because God loves you! We stay in touch! Best Regards, Nicolas
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Yvonne_S
April 22, 2025
Best Tour Guide You’ll Find in Romania!! So much fun!
Nicholas is such a fun, personable, smart and knowledgeable tour guide. He hosted a private tour for me and my cousin, showing us Bran’s Castle, Peles Castle, and Brasov. We enjoyed a great meal with him where he introduced us to local cuisine. He was funny and entertaining, making our education of Romanian history very enjoyable. I will now always remember that Carol I ruled for exactly 48 years… not 50, not 60. If you’re coming to Romania, I would highly recommend Nicholas. Best tour guide ever!
Operator response
Dear, Yvonne!
I really enjoyed the trip with you and I am really happy that you remember how log Carol I was in charge of Romania :))) You don not know yet but... in one day this info will safe you life :))) Hope to see you both again and it was a pleasure to be your tour guide in our beautiful country! Till next time:
Best Regards,
Nicolas Miroiu
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