Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov City - Private Tour from Bucharest

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Bucharest, Romania

11 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in three of the top sights within striking distance from Bucharest without the hassle of driving on unfamiliar roads or navigating the train and bus routes with this private day trip. Set off directly from your hotel in Bucharest on board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Explore Bran and Peles Castles plus sightsee, shop, and dine in Brasov at your own pace on this private tour.

A private car service to cover more sights in one day from Bucharest
Avoid the fast pace and set itinerary of a bus tour and take your time
Visit both Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) and Peles Castle
Relax in Brasov, with time to enjoy the mountain town on your own

What's Included

Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
All taxes
Pick up and Drop off from/to your address

Food and drinks
Entrance tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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!

Itinerary

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Peles Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brasov Historical Center

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 66 reviews

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Excellent and very...

Richard_O, Apr 2026

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!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

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

Castles and more!

Darcy_S, Mar 2026

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.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

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

Great tour!!

Charles_S, May 2025

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!

Response from Host, May 2025

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

Best Tour Guide You’ll Find in Romania!! So much fun!

Yvonne_S, Apr 2025

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!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

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

Don’t miss Transylvania.

Martin_P, Apr 2025

Transylvania is a must do. Long day/drive from Bucharest, but well worth it. I suspect most go to see Bran Castle, but Peles Castle is the highlight. Dan is congenial and well informed. Don’t miss this one.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear, Martin! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Nicolas Experience Tours to guide you in Romania! Dan told me that you are nice and worm people and it was a real pleasure showing you around. Our main satisfaction doing this job it's to see people happy for choosing traveling and doing Romania experience with us. Hope to see you again and we keep in touch for the next adventure! Best Regards, Nicolas

Excellent your with Ovidiu

maria_d, Nov 2024

We had an incredible time on our tour with Ovidiu. My 11 yo daughter, her friend and I visited Brans Castle, Peleş Palace and Cantacuzino Castle. The girls loved it and Ovidiu went up and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. 5 stars is not enough for this tour as Ovidiu gave a person touch, provided stops offs for the girls and explained all the history; took us to the best places for food and beverages. He was incredibly knowledgable and humorous. I would highly recommend this tour and book with Ovidiu!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear, MAria! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience with Ovidiu. Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards, Nicolas

Outstanding, Cristi was...

Aleksandar_R, Oct 2024

Outstanding, Cristi was terrific, very thoughtful, knowledgable, relaxed, attentive. Greatly recommend to anyone.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear, Alexandar! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards, Nicolas

Charming and stunning tour of Translyvania

Lukejohn_D, May 2024

Our tour guides (Nicolai and Daniel) to Transylvania was exceptional, combining deep historical knowledge with engaging storytelling that brought the region's rich past to life. They seamlessly navigated us through medieval castles, charming villages, and the hauntingly beautiful Carpathian Mountains, all while sharing fascinating tales of Dracula and local folklore. Their warm personality and attention to detail ensured everyone felt included and comfortable, making the experience not just informative but also truly memorable. With their guidance, we discovered hidden gems and gained a profound appreciation for Transylvania's unique culture and history.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear, Luke! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! It was a great tour also for us, we had a lot of fun! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day! Thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards, Nicolas

Wonderful experience

Karen_S, Sep 2022

Nicolas did a fabulous job. The man knows his van! We went from Bucharest to Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Due to time constraints on our part, we opted out of the tour of Brasov City, but instead had a wonderful lunch near Bran Castle. Peles was charming and scenic. The area is so peaceful. Nicolas asked us where we would like to go for lunch, and we asked for something the locals eat that was traditional Romanian. He took us to Vila Bran and the scenery was picturesque and the food exquisite. Nicolas is full of historical and cultural knowledge, and was very eager and willing to answer our questions. We were not into the Dracula scene, and was able to cater the tour to whether we wanted the fairy tale or historical version of events. During the tour, I could see others nearby staying close to hear his version of the tour as it was more interesting than those nearby. We got into a bit of a traffic jam as you can see in the photos that consisted of hundreds of sheep. It was quite a memorable experience. I will definitely look up Nicolas again if my travels take me back to Romania.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Dear Karen, Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. It was a pleasure showing you our beautiful country and we'll keep in touch for our next adventure in Romania! So thanks for your kind words and you are welcome any time to reach us again! Best Regards! Nicolas

Super organisiert, äußerst freundlich und flexibel! Empfehlenswert!

Michael_H, Jan 2023

Super organisiert, äußerst freundlich und flexibel. Die Tour wurde auf Wunsch unserer Tochter spontan um die Burg Cantacuzino in Bușteni erweitert. Der Tour-Operator (Nicolas) und unser Guide (Mr. Stroie) waren sehr kompetent. Eine klare Empfehlung und vielen Dank!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Lieber Michael! Vielen Dank, dass Sie uns eine so wundervolle Bewertung hinterlassen haben! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrung geliebt haben. Kundenerfahrung und -zufriedenheit stehen bei uns an erster Stelle, und Ihre Bewertung bestätigt die harte Arbeit, die wir jeden Tag leisten! Herr Stoie sendet Ihnen beste Grüße! Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und Sie können uns jederzeit wieder erreichen! Mit freundlichen Grüßen! Nicolas