Castles · Tour
Peleș Plus Peleșor, and Râșnov Only From the Outside for Now
Three sites in nine hours from Brașov, in a small group: Peleș Castle, Bran Castle and the fortress at Râșnov. Peleș is the royal palace in the forest above Sinaia, and this itinerary adds Peleșor next door, which most day trips skip. Bran is the one people come for, the hilltop castle with the red turrets that got attached to Bram Stoker's novel and has been called Dracula's Castle ever since. The guide covers Vlad the Impaler and how a 15th-century Wallachian prince ended up as an Irish author's vampire. Two practical points. Entry to Bran is paid on site, at your own expense. And Râșnov fortress is closed at present: the visit covers the outer walls and the exterior court.
What's included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov outside of old town only
Itinerary
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Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35, Brașov
Peles Castle
The drive to Peleș Castle, built in the 19th century in a Bavarian style, in forest, as the residence of the Romanian royal family. A guide takes you through the rooms, which still have their furniture and decoration. There is also the chance to visit Peleșor next door, a smaller royal house done out in art nouveau.
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Bran Castle
An hour's drive to Bran Castle, called Dracula's Castle for its association with Stoker's 1897 novel. The stone walls and red turrets come into view on the approach, with the Carpathians behind. Entry is paid on site, at your own expense, and the guide takes you through the rooms. The Gothic furnishings suit the legends attached to the place, the imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler among them. Vlad was a 15th-century prince known for his campaigns against the Ottomans, and the figure Stoker is said to have borrowed for Count Dracula. Lunch is available if you want it, at your own expense.
Costo extra
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Note: Râșnov fortress is closed at present. The visit covers the outer walls and the exterior court. The guide picks you up in central Brașov, by car or minivan, for the 30-minute drive south to Râșnov, under the Bucegi mountains. The fortress is 13th century, built by the Teutonic knights: a walled stone compound meant to hold off Tartar raids, and the place the villagers below retreated into when war came. The courtyards, the ramparts and the well are all still there.
Costo extra
Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35, Brașov
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees: Bran Castle (90 LEI to 200 LEI), Peles Castle (100 LEI), Rasnov Fortress - 12 lei
- Rasnov Fortress
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Small group tour. This is NOT for you if: you are looking for the cheapest option / you prefer large group tours / you want to rush through as many places as possible.
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- Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
- All year round - Try to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, as they tend to be very crowded.
- MONDAY BRAN CASTLE IS OPENED AT 12:00.
- Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed MONDAY and TUESDAY! More info about the admission time: peles.ro
- RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED, for the moment! Anyhow, we could visit the outside walls and exterior court as follows: Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the garden entrance, can only be visited with an admission ticket. Ticket details: ▪ The fee is 10 lei/person (VAT included) 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).
- Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- Tour available with extension to Sinaia at a supplement fee and you have to book online Bran, Rasnov and Peles Castle option!
- The recommendations of our tour guides: We are always eager to make sure our guests have a wonderful time while participating on our tours. Organizing private and small group tours allows us to be flexible with time and always have opportunities for breaks. Usually, we arrive to Bran around mid-day and after visiting Bran castle our guests can have some free time on the premises and nearby the castle grounds for lunch, shopping or photographing the area. In the Tea House, a small restaurant in the castle’s courtyard one can try the Funeral cake, a porridge like dessert with walnuts, raisins, rom and much more. In Romanian called Coliva the funeral cake usually is served at funerals and commemoration of deceased loved ones. It goes well with a good coffee or tea. Nearby the castle entrance a small souvenir market is located, our favorite stall is selling traditional masks and handcrafted objects and textiles. Please ask your guide to point it out to you! Our guests have the option to decide to have a proper sit-down meal or something quick on the move. The same market has food stalls, one of the most popular ones sells Romanian Hot Dogs (local sausage sandwiches) and Hanul Bran restaurant offers a large choice of tasty Romanian cuisine.
- 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.
- We would like to inform you that Peleș Castle has recently implemented a new ticketing system. Starting now, all tickets must be purchased online, in advance, for a specific entrance time and date. Please note the following important details: Tickets are only available online. Kindly check the ticket voucher for the link. Each time slot is limited to 500 visitors only. Tickets must be booked for specific entrance windows: Wednesday: 10:00 – 12:45 / Thursday to Sunday: 09:15 – 11:00.
- Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.
- Starting November 1st, the company that manages the ticketing at Peleș Castle decided that guides must also pay the entrance fee. Following this new rule, our guides will no longer accompany guests inside the castle. They will share the historical information and insights before and after your visit.
- Up to 7 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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