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The 15 Best Bucharest Tours & Day Trips

688 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Bucharest is a city you leave every morning and come back to every night. These 15 cover both halves: the Parliament and the old centre, and the castle, mountain and salt-mine days that start from a hotel pickup.

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town - Bran Castle, Dracula stories, and the real history
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Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

1.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17,858 reviews · 12 hours · from $40Our pick

Travel from Bucharest to Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and Brașov with an English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect a full day on the road, castle visits with entrance tickets sold separately, and free time to explore Brașov. Guides such as Otilia, Sonia, Cornelia, and Adrian have led recent departures, but assignments vary.

“Our guide, Vladut, probably did this tour a lot of times already but still he had the enthousiasme if it was his first time. Thanks for the nice day.”

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Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town - Peleș Castle: royal rooms in the Carpathians
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Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

2.Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,891 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Travel from Bucharest to Sinaia, Brașov and Bran on a 12-hour coach trip with a tour director and English, Italian or Spanish guiding. See Peleș Castle, explore Brașov’s old center and visit Bran Castle, the fortress linked to Dracula. Castle tickets cost extra, and Peleș is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

“The tour guide and driver were both excellent. The coach was great and all spots were really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip - Peleș Castle, a royal residence in Sinaia
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Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

3.Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,919 reviews · from $23

This 12-hour Bucharest day trip pairs royal Peleș Castle and Dracula-linked Bran Castle with a guided walk through medieval Brașov. You travel by air-conditioned coach with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. Guides including Vlad, Ana, and Tudor have led the route. Castle entry costs extra, and Peleș tickets can sell out.

“The day trip was perfect! The time spent on each stop was more than enough. The guide really gave his all to provide a nice experience. The only thing I could say that could be improved, is during pickup, you could have a sign or something to make it more clear which bus is which. There were many buses this morning and we had to check them one by one, to find ours. A more distinct sign could have been more helpful.”

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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide - The Honor Hallway and Romania’s rulers
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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

4.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,182 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Meet your host, clear security and join an official Palace of Parliament guide for a one-hour walk through grand halls, the Pink Room, Music Hall and an immense ballroom. Guides speak English or Italian. Bring your original passport or national ID, and allow extra time for entry procedures.

“Our guide was informative and entertaining. She gave us informative facts and dos and don'ts before and during the walk to the Parliament. Highly recommended especially if you can't get a ticket in person from the Palace of Parliament ticket counter.”

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Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov - Bran Castle: history behind the Dracula label
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Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov

5.Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,049 reviews · 14 hours · from $45

Travel from Bucharest to Peleș Castle in Sinaia, Bran Castle and Brașov with a guide and round-trip transport. You get about 90 minutes at each stop, but castle tickets cost extra and the day can stretch to 14 hours. Guides vary; names on past trips have included Ana, Lucian, Roxana and Sonia.

“Lucian David is incredible. The whole tour is very worth visiting, he talks a lot about Romanian culture and history”

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Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour - Brașov: cobbled streets, towers and a short guided walk
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Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

6.Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,933 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Travel from central Bucharest to Peleș Castle, Brașov and Bran Castle on a roughly 12-hour coach tour with an onboard tour director. You get free time at each stop, plus a guided walk in Brașov. Castle admission is not included, and opening days and ticket availability can affect what you see inside.

“The Peles castle is not open every day.Check before you go,if you want to see inside the castle, outside is also beautiful.”

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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour - Security first, then the official tour
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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

7.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,877 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend about an hour inside Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament, visiting grand halls, staircases and galleries with a Parliament guide. Rooms and routes can vary, and the Senate Plenary Room is available only on some weekend tours. Bring your original passport or EU ID, and allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for security and the tour.

“the guide is a fantastic person. The guide explained everything in an entertaining, detailed, and meticulous manner. It involved everyone and was very interesting”

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Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest - Brașov: a medieval center between castle visits
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Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest

8.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,804 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Leave Bucharest around 7 a.m. by air-conditioned coach for Peleș Castle, Bran Castle and Brașov’s old town. A tour escort shares commentary on the drive, while you explore the sites during allotted free time. Castle tickets cost extra, and opening hours can change the order or limit visits. Guides on past departures have included Adrian, Otilia and Vladut.

“This was a great tour, Vladut was a very good tour guide and gave a good account of each stop and the history. My only frustration was a lack of time at Bran Castle. We queued for 40 mins in the fast track line and only had 20 mins inside before we needed to be back at the coach. Given its the main event and cost c.£27 per ticket it was incredibly disappointing. That said a good tour just more time needed at the main attraction.”

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Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest - Peles Castle: royal rooms and mountain scenery
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Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

9.Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,589 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $35

Leave Bucharest at 7:45 am for a full-day coach trip to Peles Castle, Brasov and Bran Castle. A tour escort handles commentary and timing, while you explore the castles on your own. Entrance tickets cost extra and need advance planning. Guide names vary, with Julia, Iulia, Ana and Roberto among those who have led recent departures.

“Staff are very helpful and friendly. Learned alot about the history. The castles are well worth the visit. I wish the sight seeing stops had more time. Unfortunately I don't think that can improve until the infrastructure is better as a lot of time was spent in traffic, taking away from a better experience.”

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Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket - From security to the ground-floor introduction
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Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

10.Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,518 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Join an official English-speaking guide for a one-hour visit through three levels of Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament. See grand meeting rooms, the Ballroom, marble staircases, chandeliers and more, while hearing how Ceaușescu’s vast project took shape. The tour costs $29 per person, includes a standard entrance ticket, and requires a passport and about 200 steps.

“I was impressed by the size of the conference rooms, plus lots of chandeliers and marble everywhere.”

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Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Starting among the Old Town’s oldest witnesses
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Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

11.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,482 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $21Best value

Walk from Bucharest’s Old Town toward the Palace of the Parliament with a local English-speaking guide. Along the way, see Manuc’s Inn, Stavropoleos Church, Calea Victoriei, Cismigiu Gardens, Revolution Square, and the former financial district. Guides include Ed, Dan, and Lucia, though your guide may differ. The tour lasts 2.5 hours and costs $21 per person.

“Our guide, Lucia (sorry if spelt wrong) was lovely , warm and very professional. Her attention to detail on the tour was second to none and allowing us time to explore. A good way to get to know the city. She went above and beyond in ensuring our whole stay was amazing by sending places of reference and places to eat”

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From Bucharest: Brasov Peles & Dracula's Castle Day Tour - Peles Castle: royal rooms and advance planning
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From Bucharest: Brasov Peles & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour

12.Brasov Peles & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Travel from Bucharest through the Carpathians to Peles Castle, Bran Castle and Brasov on a 12-hour small-group tour. An English-speaking guide leads the visits, with Spanish, French, Italian and Hebrew audio guides available. Expect royal rooms, Dracula lore, a guided Brasov walk and a long drive. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Romeo was an excellent guide, fully information about each location and the villages we passed through. Out driver Peter was a character who made us smile”

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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour - Bran Castle, with the history behind the Dracula story
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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

13.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Travel from Bucharest to Sinaia, Bran and Brașov by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide sharing Romanian history along the way. You get free time to explore Peleș Castle, Bran Castle and Brașov’s old center, but castle tickets, lunch and the full day’s travel time are extra considerations.

“We took the 12-hour tour to Transylvania and the castles of Pelles and Bran. This tour was the best day in Romania for us. Our guide Otilia is a smart and organized lady who knew how to "move" and make our tour interesting and cofortable. The bus was ok and the driver pace was a little fast to deliver us on time.”

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From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria - Arbanasi: views and old buildings
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From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

14.Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,008 reviews · 12 hours · from $93

Travel from Bucharest in a small group to Bulgaria’s medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo. The day includes Tsarevets Fortress, a stop in Arbanasi and, depending on the day, Holy Trinity Cathedral or Basarabov Monastery. English-speaking guides such as Narcis and Lucian have led the trip. Plan for a long drive, free time to explore and a separate cash fee for the fortress.

“Very long day well worth it though guide was amazing so helpful highly recommend this trip”

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From Brasov: Small-group tour Bran, Rasnov, and Peles Castles - Peleș Castle: the stop worth planning around
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From Brasov: Small-group tour Bran, Rasnov, and Peles Castles

15.From Brasov: Small-group tour Bran, Rasnov, and Peles Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 949 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Travel from Brașov in a group of up to seven to Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and Râșnov. Your local guide, such as Charlie, Dan, or Tiberiu, shares Romanian history and folklore along the way. Peleș tickets must be bought online in advance, and Râșnov Fortress is currently closed, though its garden and exterior may be accessible.

“The tour guide Simon is very knowledgeable, friendly and easy going. They have a very good relationship with Peles Castle, get us right in front of the line, which is excellent, since many people behind us, we have the privilege to take a lot of photos without people blocking us. We are very thankful and highly recommended to choose them”

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