Tours and Tickets to Experience Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
200+ results
What are people saying about Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran Castle is a must-see for adventurous travelers and Goth history buffs.
Allow two to three hours for your visit.
Expect long entry lines to purchase your Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) tickets in person; book in advance to reduce wait times.
Many parts of the castle have low ceilings, so watch your head.
Bran Castle is not wheelchair accessible, but admission is free for the disabled.
People Also Ask
Visitors usually take up to one hour to tour Bran Castle and see its different rooms and exhibitions. Plus, allow extra time to explore the castle grounds and special areas such as the Time Tunnel, as well as for waiting in the ticket lines if you didn’t purchase them in advance.
Yes, Bran Castle is most definitely worth visiting if you're sightseeing in Romania. Even if you're not interested in seeing Dracula's Castle, this medieval castle is beautifully preserved and has a lot of real history associated with it. Plus, seeing an actual secret passage hidden behind a fireplace is unforgettable.
Yes, when visiting Bran Castle you can pay to go inside to see the rooms and main courtyard. The interior of the castle hosts exhibits that feature its history and royal residents, as well as the folklore surrounding its connection with the fictional character Count Dracula.
Bran Castle has a secret passageway (that connects its first and third floors) and a secret room that was carved out when its well was dug as a last refuge for people and valuables. This secret room is connected to the Time Tunnel, a horizontal gallery that runs to Royal Park.
No, no one lives in Bran Castle. The last residents of Bran Castle were Queen Marie of Romania, before her death in 1938, and her daughter Princess Ileana, who left in 1932 to live abroad with her husband. In 1957, the castle was turned into a museum by the Romanian State.
No, you can’t stay in Bran Castle overnight as it’s a museum rather than a hotel. However, the castle can be booked to host private events and has a restaurant in Queen Maria’s Tea House outside the castle keep, where you can try local Romanian dishes.