- Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View - Please note: when you book online the extension of Peles Castle, we visit this site first, than Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress!
Explore two of Transylvania’s most impressive citadels and discover why the region is steeped in mysterious lore. Your professional guide will pick you up in central Braşov in a car or minivan for the 30-minute ride south to Râşnov, situated among the stunning Bucegi Mountains.
Learn about the storied history of Râşnov Fortress, a walled stone compound designed to ward off attacks by the fierce Tartars and used as a refuge for local villagers during medieval warfare. Explore the time-worn courtyards, ramparts and well of the 13th-century fortress built by the Teutons. Opt to have lunch in Râşnov if you like (own expense).
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov city only
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees: Bran Castle, Peles Castle
- 3-4-hour tour extension to Peles Castle (if option not selected)
- Entrance fee to Peleș Castle and Pelisor Castle
Embark on a 4-hour intimate group tour from Braşov, unveiling the mysteries of Bran Castle - often referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ as well as the impressive 13th-century Râșnov Fortress. Begin your journey with a visit to Râșnov, where you’ll marvel at its ancient fortress, before moving on to the iconic Bran Castle - a hilltop structure famously associated with Bram Stoker’s creation, Count Dracula. Relish a spine-chilling tour of its mysterious chambers and learn about Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century aristocrat who was once a prisoner here and became the inspiration for Stoker’s blood-chilling vampire. Optionally, extend your adventure to the beautifully extravagant Peleș Castle (additional cost to be paid at the time of booking by selecting this option!)
- Small group tour
- Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
- All year - round try to avoid week-ends.
- MONDAY BRAN CASTLE IS OPENED AT 12:00.
- Peles Castle is closed MONDAY! Tuesday we can visit only the ground floor! Pelisor Castle is 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. We visit other site, instead (eg. The St Bartholomew Evangelical church / Cristian Saxon Fortified Church / Valea Cetatii Cave). The guide will inform you about the options.
- 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 of 20 euro/person and you have to book online Bran, Rasnov and Peles Castle option!
- Please note when you book online the extension of Peles Castle, we visit this site first, than Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress!
- “Skip the line” at the ticket office for Bran Castle only if you buy the ticket online or you pay the entrance fee to my guide.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.