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Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress, on a small group tour. Departing from Braşov, the half-day hour tour begins with a stop at Râșnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero.
A short drive brings you to Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ for its ties to Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic tale and its bloodthirsty villain. The high stone walls and red turrets of this hilltop citadel come into view as you approach the secluded castle, set among the dramatic backdrop of the Carpathians. Enter if you dare, after paying the site fee (own expense), and wander through the castle’s many well-preserved rooms and chambers with your guide. Gothic furnishings and details help set the scene for ghastly legends of all that happened here, including the imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler. This 15th-century prince was notorious for his bloodthirsty campaigns against invading Turks and is said to have inspired Stoker’s malevolent Count Dracula.
RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment! However, we can still visit the outside walls and exterior courtyard as follows: Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the entrance to the garden, will be accessible only with an admission ticket. Ticket details: ▪ The fee is 10 lei/person for visitors over 12 years old; ▪ Children under 12 years old enjoy free entry. ▪ Tickets can be purchased exclusively on-site, by card only (POS available).
Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
From Brasov: Bran Castle & Rasnov Small-Group Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $54 per person for this Brasov 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNV4jgnHgtvWCWknezn5zjU=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment! However, we can still visit the outside walls and exterior courtyard as follows: Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the entrance to the garden, will be accessible only with an admission ticket.
Really interesting tour and knowledgeable guide! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in history of Transylvania
Thank you so much for your lovely words about our From Brasov: Bran Castle & Rasnov Small-Group Tour, Ella! We’re really happy you enjoyed the tour and the stories behind Transylvania’s fascinating history. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly hope to see you again in Romania! ❤️
Tudor was extremely helpful , knowledgeable and polite . A lovely morning visiting the castle .
Thank you for your wonderful review, Emma! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your morning tour to Bran Castle and that Tudor helped make your experience so memorable. He'll be pleased to know that his knowledge, helpfulness, and friendly approach made such a positive impression. Thank you for choosing Active Travel, and we hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure in the future!
Our guide, Charie, was brilliant, very friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. Would recommend this trip, get to Bran Castle early to avoid queues and it being too busy. At Rasnov fortress we took the funicular up for amazing views. Brilliant day and only a few hours so not too long but enough to do everything at each site considering the heatwave this region is experiencing at the moment. 11/10.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had an amazing day with Charlie and enjoyed both Bran Castle and the views from Râșnov. Starting early really does make a difference, especially during a heatwave. We truly appreciate the 11/10!
Tudor was a great tour guide and we greatly enjoyed visiting the castle. I would certainly recommend to anyone visiting Braşov!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Emily! Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us and motivates us to keep providing memorable experiences. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your June tour to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Tudor will be very happy to know he helped make the experience memorable. Bran Castle always has a way of capturing the imagination, and it’s wonderful to know your visit from Brașov was such a pleasant one. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another Romanian adventure soon!
Tudor was a fabulous guide. He was personable and conscientious. He was also very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history of the country and the Transylvania area. He also gave us recommendations for other things to see in Braşov and other parts of Transylvania.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Ellen! Tudor will be delighted to know that his mix of knowledge, care, and local insight made your day in Transylvania so memorable. Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress are even more rewarding when the stories behind them come alive, and we’re glad Tudor helped you connect with the history of the region. We also hope his recommendations for Brașov and Transylvania added a little extra inspiration to your trip. Warm wishes from all of us at Active Travel!
Tudor was absolutely delightful. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our weird questions. I would absolutely take another trip with him.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your excursion to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress with Tudor. His knowledge, patience, and good humor are exactly what make a tour memorable — even with the “weird” questions! We’d be very happy to welcome you again on another trip.
Wonderful experience and exceptionally well led by Tudor. Very caring and recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind review, Katrina! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience visiting Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Tudor will be very happy to know his care and guidance made your tour even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Excellent Tour, Tudor was a very engaging and informative guide who made sure we had a really great day, he was also a safe driver in a good car which is also important, both Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress well worth a visit
Thank you very much for your kind review, Roddy! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent day visiting Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Tudor will be very happy to know that you appreciated his engaging guidance, informative stories, safe driving, and comfortable car. We’re glad both sights were worth the visit, and we hope to welcome you again in Romania for another memorable experience!
Excellent tour with Dan, we enjoyed his singing very much
We’re so glad you had a wonderful time on the tour, Chloe! Dan will be very happy to know that his singing was such a memorable part of your experience. Thank you for joining us and for sharing your kind words!
Thank you for this excursion accompanied by Tudor, our guide who took the time and care to share with us plenty of information on the past and present history of Romania. Visit to Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress, Tudor explained and accompanied us to guide us. It was great, we recommend it! Thank you, Tudor
Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe avis, Rey! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’excursion au château de Bran et à la forteresse de Râșnov avec Tudor. Il sera très heureux d’apprendre que ses explications sur l’histoire de la Roumanie, passée et présente, ont rendu votre visite encore plus intéressante. Merci pour votre recommandation et au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau en Roumanie !
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