Bran Castle Tours | Explore Dracula's Legendary Fortress

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Talia

Israel

Apr 2025

It was a great and fun day. The slides were amazing for the kids, the warm water was good for all of us and the chairs in the water were great.

Geraldine

United States

Apr 2025

Amazing experience! Recommend arriving early to find sitting. And it can get crowded but it is well organized and clean. Constant maintenance of the facilities.

Verónica

Spain

Mar 2025

In our trip it was a destination that we had fixed to visit, it had been described as crowded, small, little to see and for us it was the opposite, we went early to take advantage of our vacation in other areas to leave and people accumulate later. They let you see practically the whole castle and the extra price (tunnel and t*rturamient*s) is not expensive at all and worth seeing and reading the history of each one. The outside is very nice and spacious and full of stalls and many cheaper than inside with the same products for sale....

Nadia

Nov 2024

**Review:** I want to share an important tip: online tickets don’t work for entry! After waiting in line for half an hour, I had to go back to the travel agency to get a printed ticket, which cost me almost an hour. So, make sure to bring a printed QR code! The castle itself is lovely, though it can get crowded especially during Halloween, which is understandable. The spooky stories added to the experience, and I highly recommend visiting. The gardens are beautiful, and you can even take a photo with Vlad on your way out. Enjoy your visit!

Victoria

United States

Nov 2024

Truly recommend, tour was beautiful and informative. The guide Vlad organized everything great and was very helpful. Beautiful castles and mountains. If you want a day full of adventure, do it!

Rebecca

United Kingdom

Nov 2023

The audio guide on the bus was very informative, the actual guide Roxana was very friendly and knew lots of extra facts. It was good to have stops at the petrol station to stretch your legs after lots ot time on the bus. We would've liked a little more time in all of the places to take in the absolute beauty of the castles and city but its understandable as its a long day already. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone, we loved it.

Tour of Bran Castle: Guided vs. Non-Guided

Guided Tours

With a Bran Castle guided tour ticket, you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will give you keen insights into the history of the castle.
Guided tours usually have a fixed itinerary, which means that you will be able to save time while also exploring the castle thoroughly.
Get access to some hidden attractions that most people are unaware of like Targoviste, Poenari Fortress, Kitsch Museum, and much more!

Non-Guided Tours

The general admission ticket for Bran Castle is also a skip-the-line ticket, which means that you can skip waiting in long ticket queues and get direct entry into Bran Castle.
Explore Bran Castle at your own pace while you marvel at the beautiful Southern Carpathian mountain range.
There may be greater crowds during the weekends in the peak season. And since Bran Castle has many narrow passageways, you may have to wait your turn.

What to Expect From Your Guided Tour of Bran Castle?

Bran Castle has many hidden stories behind its medieval stone walls, and you may not be able to discover all of them with just a general admission ticket. You can make the best of your visit to Bran Castle by getting yourself an expert English-speaking guide who will take you around the castle in a small group.

Bran Castle has many narrow passageways. With a Bran Castle guided tour, you can get an expert guide who knows their way around the castle. The tour will also be done in a small group and at fixed times to make sure that there are fewer crowds during your visit.

Highlights Covered in Tours of Bran Castle

Apart from the highlights of the castle itself, your Bran Castle guided tour tickets can help you explore many other places and attractions nearby.

Targoviste

This beautiful city in Romania is said to be the home of one of the most prominent rulers of Romania, Vlad Tepes or Vlad III. Situated about 80 km northwest of Bucharest, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia, making it one of the most important cities in Romania’s history.

Poenari Castle

Also situated atop a mountain like Bran Castle, the Poenari Castle is a citadel that functioned as Vlad Tepes’ home. There are 1480 steps of concrete that you will have to take to access the castle, but the climb is most definitely worth the beautiful mountain scenes around the castle.

Museum of Senses

Experience something you never have before with the unimaginable Museum of Senses. Discover mind-bending optical illusions that test your senses at this exceptional museum. Walk through a dark tunnel to see water flowing upwards, a park with optical illusions, and even a Vortex tunnel!

Peles Castle

This Neo-Renaissance castle is situated in the Carpathian Mountains near Sinaia and is about 1 hour away from Bran Castle by road. After King Carol I visited this area, he fell in love with the landscape and decided to construct a royal hunting preserve and summer retreat, which is today known as the Peles Castle.

Kitsch Museum

This boutique museum has hosted more than 200 exhibits that shed light on the Romanian culture of Kitsch. Designs, objects and art that usually have excessive garnishments or sentimentality but are appreciated in an ironic way are known as Kitsch. This museum is not just hilarious but also educational.

Frequently Asked Questions About Guided Tour of Bran Castle

Q. Are there guided tours available for Bran Castle?

A. Yes, there are guided tours available for Bran Castle. Book Bran Castle tour tickets online.

Q. Where can I book a tour of Bran Castle?

A. You can easily book Bran Castle guided tour tickets online.

Q. How much does a Bran Castle guided tour ticket cost?

A. The prices for Bran Castle guided tour tickets vary depending on the type of ticket you pick. The prices, however, start from €25.

Q. What is included in the Bran Castle tour tickets?

A. Your Bran Castle guided tour tickets will include different attractions based on the type of ticket you buy. You can check your Bran Castle ticket options here.

Q. What languages are tours of Bran Castle available in?

A. Bran Castle guided tours are available in 4 different languages; English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Q. Where do I have to meet my Bran Castle tour guide?

A. Once you book a Bran Castle guided tour ticket, you will have to meet your tour guide at Transylvanian Wonders S.R.L Ticketing Office.

Q. What is the cancellation policy on Bran Castle tour tickets?

A. You can get a full refund if you cancel your Bran Castle guided tour ticket up to 24 hours before schedule.

Q. How long will a Bran Castle tour take?

A. A Bran Castle guided tour should take you about one hour.

Guided Tours

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Bran Castle Guided Tour

With an expert guide, go through the depths of the castle's history and lore.

Join a guide to unearth Bran Castle's stone stairwells, secret rooms, armories, and dungeons that harbor the myth of Dracula within their walls.
Learn about the legend of Vlad the Impaler who was shortly held captive in one of the castle dungeons with torture devices like cages and spiked chairs.
Learn about the castle's history dating back to 1388, when it was originally a fortress guarding Transylvania's borders and trade routes.
Ascend to the tower and step into the small balconies with wooden railings overlooking the lush forests of the valley and the Carpathian Mountains.
Discover the kitchens with age-old bread ovens and cauldrons and the dining room with a long wooden dining table, rustic chairs, and ceramic plates.

With an expert guide, go through the depths of the castle's history and lore.

Join a guide to unearth Bran Castle's stone stairwells, secret rooms, armories, and dungeons that harbor the myth of Dracula within their walls.
Learn about the legend of Vlad the Impaler who was shortly held captive in one of the castle dungeons with torture devices like cages and spiked chairs.
Learn about the castle's history dating back to 1388, when it was originally a fortress guarding Transylvania's borders and trade routes.
Ascend to the tower and step into the small balconies with wooden railings overlooking the lush forests of the valley and the Carpathian Mountains.
Discover the kitchens with age-old bread ovens and cauldrons and the dining room with a long wooden dining table, rustic chairs, and ceramic plates.

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of Bran Castle
Expert tour guide
Entry to Bran Castle

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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1 hr.

Guided Tours

4.1(0)

From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

An Italian or English-speaking guide takes you through Gothic castles. Upgrade for exclusive entry to the attractions!

Explore Bran Castle and the lavish Peles Castle with English or Italian-speaking guides who know every nook. Upgrade for VIP entry perks!
You're one minivan ride away from discovering Romania's Gothic past on a full-day tour from Bucharest with expert guides and round-trip transfers.
Peles Castle oozes grandeur with tapestries depicting battle scenes, hand-painted ceilings, Italian Renaissance decor, and Europe’s first private theater.
Bran Castle invites you within its intriguing grey stone walls with secret passages hidden behind fireplaces, and dungeons lingering with the presence of Vlad the Impaler.
Along the streets of Brasov, check out Black Church's smoke-stained walls, the red-tiled roof of Hirscher House, and the baroque buildings from Austro-Hungarian times.

An Italian or English-speaking guide takes you through Gothic castles. Upgrade for exclusive entry to the attractions!

Explore Bran Castle and the lavish Peles Castle with English or Italian-speaking guides who know every nook. Upgrade for VIP entry perks!
You're one minivan ride away from discovering Romania's Gothic past on a full-day tour from Bucharest with expert guides and round-trip transfers.
Peles Castle oozes grandeur with tapestries depicting battle scenes, hand-painted ceilings, Italian Renaissance decor, and Europe’s first private theater.
Bran Castle invites you within its intriguing grey stone walls with secret passages hidden behind fireplaces, and dungeons lingering with the presence of Vlad the Impaler.
Along the streets of Brasov, check out Black Church's smoke-stained walls, the red-tiled roof of Hirscher House, and the baroque buildings from Austro-Hungarian times.

Inclusions

Day trip to Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov
Expert English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
VIP skip-the-line entry to all attractions (based on option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfers in AC vehicles
Lesson on the legend of Count Dracula with walking tour of Brasov

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Note: Entrance fees to Peles Castle and Bran Castle are not included. You can purchase them on the spot.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from 17 Sept to May 13 and on Mondays from May 15 to Sept 16. On these days, you will see the castle from outside and spend more time in Brasov.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Free cancellation

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Mobile ticket

12 hr.

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Day Trips

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From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour with Audio Guide

Multilingual audio guides and an English-speaking guide help you explore Romanian castles on a day trip.

Make your way to the Gothic castles of Romania from Bucharest on this full-day tour with round-trip transfers, a live guide, and audio commentary.
With a small group and an expert English-speaking guide, take in the scenic view of the rolling Carpathian Mountains until you arrive at the Valahia region.
At Peles Castle, see King Ferdinand’s Quarters, a cozy study with a writing desk and hunting trophies, and step into the courtyard to see mythological frescoes.
Bran Castle welcomes you to its spooky scene with hidden stairways. Learn about the castle's link to Vlad the Impaler through displays and historical panels.
On a walk through the Old Town of Brasov, swing by Europe's second narrowest street, the council square with red-roofed buildings, and the sooted walls of Black Church.

Multilingual audio guides and an English-speaking guide help you explore Romanian castles on a day trip.

Make your way to the Gothic castles of Romania from Bucharest on this full-day tour with round-trip transfers, a live guide, and audio commentary.
With a small group and an expert English-speaking guide, take in the scenic view of the rolling Carpathian Mountains until you arrive at the Valahia region.
At Peles Castle, see King Ferdinand’s Quarters, a cozy study with a writing desk and hunting trophies, and step into the courtyard to see mythological frescoes.
Bran Castle welcomes you to its spooky scene with hidden stairways. Learn about the castle's link to Vlad the Impaler through displays and historical panels.
On a walk through the Old Town of Brasov, swing by Europe's second narrowest street, the council square with red-roofed buildings, and the sooted walls of Black Church.

Inclusions

Day trip to Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov
Professional English-speaking guide
Small group tour
Audio guide in French, Hebrew, Italian & Spanish
Round-trip AC transfers
Wi-Fi onboard

Exclusions

Entry tickets (Peles Castle 50 RON/Adult; Bran Castle 70 RON/Adult)

Children under the age of 7 years are not allowed on shared tours.
Note: Entrance fees to Peles Castle and Bran Castle are not included. You can purchase them on the spot.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from 17 Sept to May 13 and on Mondays from May 15 to Sept 16. On these days, you will see the castle from outside and spend more time in Brasov.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mobile ticket

12 hr.

Audio guide

Guided tour

Combos

4.3(0)

Combo (Save 5%): 1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour + From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

Get the best value with this combo! Skip the lines at the Palace of Parliament and visit Bran and Peles Castles with an expert guide on a day trip from Bucharest.

Save big and explore Romania’s highlights! Visit the Palace of Parliament, Bran, and Peles castles, and stroll through Brasov all in one day.
Skip ahead of ticketing lines at the Palace of Parliament and explore its grand marble halls, ornate rooms, and towering staircases.
Get expert insights from a guide and learn how the Palace was built under Nicolae Ceausescu's regime using enough marble to construct a small apartment complex.
Enjoy hassle-free transfers from Bucharest and opt for the small group tour to Bran Castle. Learn about Queen Marie of Romania, who turned the castle into her summer residence in the early 20th century.
Visit Peles Castle, one of the first in Europe to have electricity. On the Brasov walking tour, hear how the 1689 fire destroyed most of the town but spared the massive Gothic Black Church.

Get the best value with this combo! Skip the lines at the Palace of Parliament and visit Bran and Peles Castles with an expert guide on a day trip from Bucharest.

Save big and explore Romania’s highlights! Visit the Palace of Parliament, Bran, and Peles castles, and stroll through Brasov all in one day.
Skip ahead of ticketing lines at the Palace of Parliament and explore its grand marble halls, ornate rooms, and towering staircases.
Get expert insights from a guide and learn how the Palace was built under Nicolae Ceausescu's regime using enough marble to construct a small apartment complex.
Enjoy hassle-free transfers from Bucharest and opt for the small group tour to Bran Castle. Learn about Queen Marie of Romania, who turned the castle into her summer residence in the early 20th century.
Visit Peles Castle, one of the first in Europe to have electricity. On the Brasov walking tour, hear how the 1689 fire destroyed most of the town but spared the massive Gothic Black Church.

Inclusions Palace of Parliament

1-hour guided tour of the Palace of Parliament
English-speaking guide

Bran Castle, Peles Castle, and Brasov

Full-day guided tour of Bran Castle, Peles Castle, and Brasov
Expert English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
Walking tour in Brasov
Round-trip transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Mobile ticket

Guided tour

Transfers included

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Tour of Bran Castle: Guided vs. Non-Guided

Guided Tours

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What to Expect From Your Guided Tour of Bran Castle?

Highlights Covered in Tours of Bran Castle

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Poenari Castle

Museum of Senses

Peles Castle

Kitsch Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guided Tour of Bran Castle

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From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

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Combo (Save 5%): 1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour + From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

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