Discover Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this 4-hour small group tour from Braşov. Travel to Râșnov to explore its stunning 13th-century fortress, and then visit Bran Castle, the turreted hilltop palace linked to Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. Walk through the spooky rooms and hear tales about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century noble who was imprisoned here and inspired Stoker’s blood-stained vampire. Upgrade to extend your tour to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle (to be paid when you are doing the booking by choosing the option!). Please note: when you book online the extension of Peles Castle, we visit this site first, than Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress!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, rum 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.
Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress Tour from Brașov with Optional Peles Castle Visit
Inclusions
- Professional guideRound-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivanHotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov outside of old town only
Exclusions
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"
We hike to Balea Waterfall - the highest step-waterfall in Romania, more than 60 metres tall.
Balea Lac is a natural glacier lake at 2040m, 360 meters long, 240 meters wide and 11 meters deep.
It is said that the name "Fagaras" is coming from the word "fagar", an old word which represents a large old beech forest.
In ancient times, the bottom part of the Fagaras Mounatins were covered with Oak forest. Now remains "Dumbrava Vadului", where, among the oak trees, we have daffodils (Narcissus stellaris), locally known as coprine.
In Fagaras Mountains there is "Mioarelor" galcial lake (2282 m), the highest glacial lake in the Carpathian mountains.
In Fagaras Mountains there are 8 of the 14 peaks of the Carpathian mountains that reach the altitude of 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) and Dara (2500 m). Here there are over 42 peaks with altitude between 2400 and 2500 m.
It was completed in 1966 on the Argeș River and creates Lake Vidraru. The arch dam was built with the primary purpose to produce hydroelectricity. The dam's height is 166 meters, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic meters of water. The reservoir has a total shoreline (perimeter) length of 28 km.
Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle. Access to the citadel of Poienari is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs.
Itinerary
Admire the high stone walls and red turrets flanked by the Carpathian Mountains. Enter the castle (own expense) and wander through with your guide. Learn about the area’s stories and legends.
Explore the courtyards and ramparts of the 13th-century fortress.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Please Note
- We want 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 at [ ]
- Each time slot is limited to 500 visitors only.
- Tickets must be booked for specific entrance windows:
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:00 / Thursday to Sunday: 09:15 – 11:00
- 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.
- Small group tour
- Sturdy hiking footwear is recommended
- All year round - try to avoid week-ends
- 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.
- Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed MONDAY and TUESDAY! More info about the admission time: peles.ro
- Bran, Rasnov and Peles Castle
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment! However, we can still visit the outside walls and exterior courtyard 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 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.
- On departure the guide will hold a signboard for you to recognize: Meeting Point GUARANTEED DEPARTURES DAY TOURS - In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35 Peles Castle is closed Monday and Tuesday Update info on www.peles.ro Please note: Bran Castle opens at 12pm on Mondays Please be ready at least 10 minutes prior to departure time.
- We let you know about the pick up time from the hotel with 1 day before!
- Please note we drive first to Peles Castle, then Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress!
- 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.
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2 Comments
4.2
Exploring the Transfagarasan Road was truly a highlight, with breathtaking views that made our stops feel like we were on top of the world. As we ventured toward Poienari Fortress, the winding roads offered a thrilling ride, though the bus was a bit cramped for our group of friends. Climbing the fortress was a rewarding experience, and the sense of history surrounding us was palpable, even if the weather turned a little chilly halfway through our visit.
4.6
We were excited to embark on this adventure through the stunning Transfagarasan Road, which certainly lived up to the breathtaking views we had heard about. The ride was smooth, and our guide shared interesting tales about the area while navigating the winding roads, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Visiting Poienari Fortress was a highlight, but the climb to the top was a bit more strenuous than expected, leaving us a bit winded. Despite this, the panoramic vistas from the fortress made it worthwhile, and we felt a sense of accomplishment. Overall, the experience combined adventure with history, making it a memorable day out from Brașov.