Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov - Private Day Trip from Bucharest
Overview
This is a private tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover:
- Peles Castle - the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance Castle în Romanian.
- Bran (Dracula's) Castle - a national monument and landmark in Romania.
- Brasov city - the core of the historical Country of Transylvania.
EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, PELES CASTLE IS CLOSED, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Lunch
- Inside of Black Church
- Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Inside of Peleș Castle
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Peles Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Brasov Historical Center
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, PELES CASTLE IS CLOSED, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- PELES CASTLE WILL BE CLOSED FOR GENERAL CLEANING AND PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION FROM NOVEMBER 3 TO DECEMBER 1, 2026., ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE Tickets are available on the castle's official website starting from the 15th of the previous month for the following month.
- From November 2 to December 1, 2026, Peleș Castle will be closed for general cleaning and preventive conservation; however, you will still be able to visit the exterior and the garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- WiFi on board.
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van.
- English speaking licensed guide and driver.
- Lunch.
- Inside of Black Church.
- Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle).
- Inside of Peleș Castle.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov - Private Day Trip from Bucharest is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov – Private Day Trip from Bucharest will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Lunch
- Inside of Black Church
- Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Inside of Peleș Castle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, PELES CASTLE IS CLOSED, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- PELES CASTLE WILL BE CLOSED FOR GENERAL CLEANING AND PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION FROM NOVEMBER 3 TO DECEMBER 1, 2026., ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE VISITED
- IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE Tickets are available on the castle's official website starting from the 15th of the previous month for the following month.
- From November 2 to December 1, 2026, Peleș Castle will be closed for general cleaning and preventive conservation; however, you will still be able to visit the exterior and the garden.
