Book Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) Tickets & Tours
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Bran Castle
- Head over to Transylvania's Bran Village for a tour of one of its most popular attractions, Bran Castle (or more popularly known as Dracula’s Castle’).
- Your skip-the-line ticket lets you waltz past long ticketing lines and walk right into this majestic medieval fortress.
- As you walk past eerie hallways, spooky towers, secret passageways, and tiny rooms, you'll find out intriguing facts about this castle.
- For breathtaking views, head to the top of the terrace and visit the royal garden.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry into Bran Castle
Exclusions
- Guided tours
- Rescheduling is possible until 11:59pm on the day before your visit.
- Redeem your ticket at the Transylvanian Wonders Office.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Skip The Line: Guided Tour of Bran Castle
- Head out to the Bran Village for a mystery-coated adventure through one of Transylvania's most popular attractions, Dracula's Castle!
- Dedicated skip-the-line tickets into Bran Castle along with the company of an expert tour guide is the perfect duo for this experience.
- As you walk past Gothic chambers, eerie passageways, creeping towers, and secret rooms, embrace every moment of the hair-raising tour.
- You'll be showered with facts, secrets, and stories about the main resident of this castle, Vlad III Dracula.
- There are many locations within the palace that serve as great photo backdrops, so don't forget to bring along your cameras!
- Note: Starting from Oct 25, 2021, for anyone aged 13 and above, entry to the venue will only be permitted if a green pass is shown. Proof of vaccination or an RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours or a quick COVID-19 test not older than 24 hours will do. Children up to 12 years of age don't need to show a green pass but to enter the venue, they have to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry into Bran Castle
- Guided tour of the Castle
- Expert tour guide
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English-Guided Tour
- French-Guided Tour
- Italian-Guided Tour
- Spanish-Guided Tour
- Children aged 7- 17yrs, students aged 18- 25yrs, and senior citizens aged 65yrs and above enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
From Bucharest: Day Trip To Dracula's Castle - Small Group
- Set out from the metropolis of Bucharest for an intriguing full-day tour through Romania's stunning yet mysterious cities.
- With a small tour group of no more than 9 guests and an expert tour guide leading the way, you're guaranteed an intimate touring experience.
- Visit the city of Sinaia first, and two attractions here- Peles Castle (an emblem of Romanian royalty) and the Sinaia Monastery, the 300-year-old historic soul of the city.
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of Transylvania as you visit Bran Castle, otherwise famously known as The Dracula's Castle .
- Discover the breezy city of Brasov finally, a city that boasts a unique blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.
- Walk past the Black Church, the Council Square, the Hircher House, and baroque-styled buildings from the Austro-Hungarian times.
- Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers, ensuring you don't have to worry about arranging transportation in a new city.
- Note: Starting from Oct 25, 2021, for anyone aged 13 and above, entry to the venue will only be permitted if a green pass is shown. Proof of vaccination or an RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours or a quick COVID-19 test not older than 24 hours will do. Children up to 12 years of age don't need to show a green pass but to enter the venue, they have to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip hotel transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Free WiFi on vehicle
- Entrance fee to Peles Castle & Dracula’s Castle
- VIP skip-the-line admission to all attractions
- Small tour group (8 members or less)
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Photo fees
- Ages 6yrs and below enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Small-Group Transylvania Tour: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle & Visit to Brasov
- This all-day guided excursion from Bucharest to Transylvania with a small tour group and transfers ticks all the boxes!
- Ask your burning questions about all things Romanian to your expert tour guide who will be happy to start a friendly debate with you.
- On your way to two of Romania's most popular castles, sit back, relax, and enjoy the views of the rolling Carpathian Mountains from your seat.
- Visit Peles Castle first, the Romanian Royal Family's former residence that is easily one of the most visited castles in the country.
- Walk through the famous Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stocker’s novel, 'Dracula' (based on Vlad the Impaler).
- Taste delicious Romanian traditional food - meals are not included, but you will have a lunch break and some excellent discounts made available.
- Experience Romanian culture and hospitality first-hand with a lively walking tour through the Old Town of Brasov, as you follow an attraction-filled route!
Inclusions
- Certified English-speaking tour guide
- Audio guide in Spanish, Italian and French (available on your mobile phone)
- Pick up from meeting point in Bucharest
- Round trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on board
- 10% discount at best restaurants in Bucharest including famous locations as Hard Rock Cafe, Caru’ cu bere, Hanu’ lui Manuc, Pescarus
- 30% discount at Museum of Senses
- 15% discount at Kitsch Museum
Exclusions
- Entrance fees (can be purchased from the guide/at the venue)
- Lunch (around 50 lei per person) – there will be a stop for lunch and you can eat together with the group or individually
- Indoor photography fee at Peles castle - optional (35 lei/camera)
- Hotel transfers
- Starting from Oct 25, 2021, for anyone aged 13 and above, entry to the venues will only be permitted if a green pass is shown. Proof of vaccination or an RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours or a quick COVID-19 test not older than 24 hours will do. Children up to 12 years of age don't need to show a green pass but to enter the venue, they have to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
- Children aged 7- 11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- The minimum age required to participate in this tour is 7.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Take a Bran Castle Tour
Popularly known as Count Dracula’s castle, Bran Castle has a reputation for being spooky. This medieval fortress is situated on the edge of a cliff near the border of Wallachia, allowing it to be a magnificent vantage point for any incoming attacks. Along with this, the castle is also referred to as Count Dracula’s Castle, which further reinforced its spookiness.
With rich history and culture hidden behind its walls, Bran Castle is most definitely a must-visit for any travel enthusiast.
Why Visit Bran Castle?
- Bran Castle is a beautiful medieval fortress built on a cliffside in Romania with magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- From protecting the Wallachian borders to being a war hospital to a museum dedicated to Queen Marie, Bran Castle has many stories hidden behind its stone walls.
- Popularly known as Count Dracula’s Castle for its rumored connection to Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula.
- This is the only castle that fits the description of Dracula's Castle, a castle located in the remote Transylvania on a cliffside with a spooky demeanor.
- Today, Bran Castle showcases some of the beloved Queen Marie’s belongings, some ancient torture tools and other historic artifacts that shed light on the castle’s bitter-sweet history.
Bran Castle Ticket Options Explained
Skip the Line Tickets
On some busy days, Bran Castle may be quite crowded and the ticket lines might be quite long. To avoid spending too much time waiting in lines, you can get a skip-the-line ticket. This ticket gives you direct entry into Bran Castle and helps you spend more time exploring the castle.
Guided Tour Tickets
The guided tour tickets for Bran Castle allow you to learn the deep secrets of Bran Castle with an expert guide. Learn about the secret behind why Bran Castle is known as Dracula’s Castle and the frightening tales of Vlad the Impaler. These tickets also include skip-the-line access.
Day-Trip Tickets
These tickets allow you to be a part of a small-group guided tour from Bucharest to Transylvania. This includes transportation along with round-trip transfers and an experienced guide to deeply explore the culture of Romania. Visit Bran Castle along with Peles Castle, a former Romanian Royal Family residence.
From Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula's Castle - Small Group
The Real Dracula Castle Tour with Visit to Poenari Fortress and Targoviste
Small-Group Transylvania Tour: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle & Visit to Brasov
Discounted Prices
Children aged 7-11, students above the age of 18 and senior citizens above the age of 65 can enjoy discounted prices on their tickets.
Cancellation Policy
You can get a full refund if you cancel your tickets up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Which Tickets to Bran Castle Should I Book?
1. If You Want to Save Time
If you already have your entire vacation planned out and you want to save time, then you can simply book a Skip-the-Line ticket. This ticket allows you to walk past long ticket queues and head straight into Bran Castle to allow you to explore it at your own pace.
2. If You’re on a Budget
If you want to cut back on your vacation expenses, we’d suggest you book our cheapest tickets, the Skip-the-Line tickets. Not only do you get to skip the ticket lines, but these tickets are also easy on your pockets. Visit Bran Castle slightly early in the day to avoid the crowds.
3. If You Want a Guided Tour
If you’re interested in learning about the rich and eventful history of Bran Castle, then we recommend you pick a guided tour ticket. With an expert guide alongside, you get to learn more about the beloved Queen Marie and her beautiful home.
4. If You Have a Day to Spare
If you want a fun excursion along with a guided tour of Bran Castle, then you should pick our Small-Group Transylvania Tour or the Real Dracula Tour or even the Day Trip to Dracula’s Castle tickets. Each of them comes with its own adventures to make your visit to Romania unforgettable.
Explore Bran Castle
Bran Castle has 57 rooms in total, some of which are well-restored for tourist visits. King Ferdinand’s rooms are quite well-restored and contain ornate furniture along with providing a beautiful view of the villages below. You can also explore the residence of Queen Marie and take a look at some of her belongings that depict her deep love for the castle.
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There is a small torture museum located on the second floor of the castle. It is placed in a private room, which further leads to smaller rooms and then into a private balcony. You can discover some of the ancient torture tools that were used within these walls, including a chair of torture, the rack, an iron maiden, and much more.
If you’re brave enough to face the creatures of the night, then the 4th floor of the castle dives deep into Romanian Mythology. Famous creatures of the night like the werewolf, the Grim Reaper, the Strigoi, the Iele, and many more come into the light to tell you stories of how they haunt the nights of nearby residents.
Bran Castle Highlights
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Narrow Stairway
There is a narrow stairway in the castle that once used to be a secret. This passage allows just one person to fit at a time and connects the first floor to the third. An antique fireplace acted as the secret entrance to the stairway.
The Donjon
Bran Castle has a lovely round tower that showcases its architecture with its stone and wooden walls. Made in Gothic architecture, the Donjon is one of the biggest highlights of this castle. Unfortunately, the old tower that stood here was struck by lightning and the new, remarkably well-kept tower, dates from 1593.
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Ancient Items
Bran Castle has a remarkable connection of various items within. Queen Marie collected sets of china, books, statues and icons. King Ferdinand’s room has a lovely collection of ornate furniture, a set of daggers and royal treasures. You can also find some Romanian pottery, paintings, hand-carved fixtures around the castle and other subtle details.
Time Tunnel
Constructed in a 59-meter-deep old well that was later converted into an elevator shaft, the Time Tunnel at Bran Castle is a horizontal gallery that features some of Romania’s scariest mythological creatures. It is also the longest-approved ride between two elevator stops (31.5 meters) in the area.
Old Water Well
There is an old water well at Bran Castle that isn’t a well anymore. You can, however, explore the top of this well, which just functions as a decorative feature now. When the fortress was built in the 1400s, a 60-foot-deep well was drilled through solid rock, and there also used to be a secret room right above the water level that once held the castle’s treasures.
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Queen Marie’s Heart
After the beloved Queen Marie passed away, her heart was placed in a chapel close to the castle upon her request. She wanted to remain close to her home. You can visit this shrine close across the brook at the edge of the woodland.
Bran Castle as Dracula’s Castle
Bran Castle is situated deep in the valleys of Transylvania on the edge of a cliff, and because of its location, this is the only castle that fits the description of the spooky castle that Count Dracula resided in Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula. Some people also believe that Vlad the Impaler, the notorious Wallachian Prince, was the inspiration for Count Dracula’s character.
However, Bram Stoker never validated any of these claims. In fact, Bram Stoker never even set foot into Bran Castle. The castle described in the novel was inspired by some illustrations of Bran Castle that Bram Stoker found during his research. Apart from this, there seems to be no other connection between Bran Castle and Dracula’s Castle.
After the castle gained much popularity among enthusiasts for this rumored connection, the government of Romania decided to market the castle as Dracula’s castle to improve tourism.
Plan Your Visit to Bran Castle
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Tuesdays to Sundays: 9 AM to 6 PM
Mondays: 12 PM to 6 PM
Last Admission: 6 PM
Bran Castle Opening HoursAddress: Bran Castle, Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Romania. Find on Maps
There is a bus to the town of Bran from Brasov every half an hour. You can also get a taxi or Uber service to take you straight to the castle from Brasov.
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Wheelchair Accessibility: Unfortunately, the inside of the castle is not accessible by wheelchair as you will have to take steps to get inside. However, the surrounding gardens are still wheelchair accessible, allowing you to soak in the beautiful scenery around the castle.
Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the castle. You can, however, bring them to the Royal Park at the castle as long as they remain under your supervision.
Toilets: There are public-access toilets available outside the castle near the main entrance. However, you will only be able to access them via a slope.
Photography: You are allowed to take amateur photos and videos of Bran Castle. For professional filming or photography, you will need a signed contract. Charges are customized.
The Casa de ceai restaurant at Bran Castle is temporarily closed at the moment. Here are some other great options nearby!
Bran Chalet: Enjoy a delicious traditional Romanian meal from their a-la-carte menu.
Restaurant Bran Parc: Less than a 10-minute walk from the castle, this restaurant has a beautiful ambiance for a lovely meal with your loved ones.
Vila Bran: This restaurant offers a wide range of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Budget Hotels: Pensiunea Iulia, Veverița, Pensiunea Bianca
Mid-Range Hotels: Trattoria Al Gallo, Transilvania Lodge, Contele Vladimir
Luxury Hotels: Monte Crai Chalet, On Top Chalet, Conacul Törzburg
Râșnov Citadel: Built by the Germanic Teutonic Knights in the 11th century and expanded by the Saxons in the 12th, this citadel functioned as a refuge against the Tatar invasion. It’s about 14 km away from Bran Castle.
Prejmer Fortified Church: Like Râșnov Citadel, this fortified church was also built to protect people from invasions. It’s the largest of the 3 fortified churches near Bran and is most definitely worth a visit.
Peles Castle: This Neo-Renaissance castle is a 9-hour journey from Bran and also serves beautiful views of the mountains around it. It has a museum that displays armor, weaponry, furniture, rugs, and sculptures, among other things.
Visitor Tips & Guidelines
- Arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the start of your tour to avoid any delays.
- You will have to swap your mobile voucher with a paper ticket at the ticket counter to gain entry. The ticket counter is about 5-minutes away from Bran Castle.
- Make sure to carry a valid ID proof to avail discounts on tickets.
- Wear flat comfortable shoes as the paths include many slopes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bran Castle
A. You can book your Bran Castle tickets online here.
A. Yes, you can easily buy Bran Castle tickets online.
A. The price of your Bran Castle tickets will vary depending on the type of ticket or tour you want. The price for these tickets starts from €13.90.
A. Children aged 7-11, students above the age of 18 and senior citizens above the age of 65 can enjoy discounted prices on their tickets. Apart from this, you can also avail great offers for reduced prices.
A. The best way to buy Bran Castle tickets would be to book them online. Not only can you confirm your itinerary in advance to plan your visit, but you can also avail great offers and discounts online.
A. You can cancel your Bran Castle tickets up to 24 hours before the schedule and get a full refund.
A. Yes, there are two skip-the-line Bran Castle tickets that provide direct access to the castle without the hassle of waiting in long ticket queues.
A. Bran Castle is located in Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Romania. Find it on Maps
A. Bran Castle is open from 9 AM to 6 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays and from 12 PM to 6 PM on Mondays.
A. Bran Castle is usually quite crowded in the summer months (June to August) and the hotel prices may also be quite high. The spring, however, has a slightly chillier temperature and is less crowded with affordable accommodation available.
A. No, unfortunately, Bran Castle is not wheelchair accessible. The Royal Gardens however are still accessible to wheelchairs.
