10 Mogosoaia Palace Tours, Compared

1.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace & Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · from $67Our pick

Leave Bucharest by modern car with an English-speaking guide for Snagov Monastery, linked by legend to Vlad the Impaler, then Mogosoaia Palace and its Brancovenesc architecture. The five-hour trip includes pickup and drop-off at your Bucharest accommodation. Guides associated with the tour include Boogie, Nicos, and Narcis. Admission fees are extra.

“This tour is a good way to spend half a day on. Snagov Church and the Palace are really beautiful. The monastery is fairly interesting. The church is also very nice. Boogie was our tour guide and he was fun and lively and tried very hard to make us feel comfortable”

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2.Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Take a private half-day trip from Bucharest to Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, the island church linked to the legend of Vlad the Impaler. Expect a guide, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees. Guides have included Rasvan and Mr. Eugen, with Mario driving. Mogosoaia Palace is closed on Mondays, when the visit is outdoors only.

“This was a great tour! Our tour guide Mr. Eugen and the driver were knowledgeable kind polite. told us a lot if historical facts and accommodated all our requests. We are truly thankful to GYG and Eastern European experiences company for making our day special ❤️”

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3.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Leave Bucharest around 9am for Snagov Monastery, linked by local legend to Vlad the Impaler, then visit Căldărușani Monastery and Mogoșoaia Palace. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive and history; guides have included Matthew, Serban, Laura and Narcis. Transport and hotel pickup are included, but entrance fees are extra. On Mondays, Mogoșoaia Palace is viewed from outside.

“Well-organized tour. History, architecture, museums, art, culture, masterpieces, countryside, sunshine and blue sky. We came back to Bucharest to visit especially these places. Our guide, Serban was a perfect guide. He is helpful, informative”

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4.5h Abandoned Fort, Dracula’s Grave and Mogoșoaia Palace, Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $142

This five-hour private tour pairs Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler, with Mogoșoaia Palace and Fort Chitila. Your English-speaking guide and private, air-conditioned ride keep the sites close to Bucharest. Guides have included Victor, Sebastian, Serban, Valerica, Radu, Bogdan and Dan, though your guide may differ. Bring cash for entry fees.

“Are your guy Radu of course! He was the best, explaining the history Romania. He was very personal and funny and just the best tour guide. Just the best. I give him 5 plus stars. We learned so much of history.”

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5.Mystical Monasteries, Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Lake Palace – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

A private, 4 to 5 hour drive from Bucharest links Căldărușani and Snagov monasteries with Mogoșoaia Palace. Your English, French or Italian-speaking guide also drives, with pickup from centrally located accommodation, Wi-Fi and water included. Guides Marius and Toni have led past tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Palace and Snagov entry tickets cost extra.

“Marius was on time and a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He was also flexible with the drop off since we needed to change hotels this day.”

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6.Mogosoaia Palace & Snagov Monastery: Private tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Bucharest by private, air-conditioned car or van for two quiet lakeside sights: Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, associated with Vlad the Impaler’s burial place. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and gives you time at each stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; admission and photo fees are extra. Guides named by past guests include Adrian, Claudiu and Christian.

“Excellent trip and would definitely recommend it. The private tour is the best way to do it with your own driver”

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7.Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

This private 4-to-5-hour trip pairs Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler and the Dracula legend, with Mogoșoaia Palace and its Romanian architecture. A guide and private, air-conditioned transport are included, along with hotel pickup, admission, water, and Wi-Fi. Palace access is exterior-only on Mondays. Guides have included Emil, Alejandro, and Teo Tat.

“Wonderful way to learn about Romanian history. Also to see beautiful countryside and see beautiful buildings. My driver was excellent. He shared his knowledge about the Romanian lifestyle and history. He is a real asset to the company.”

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8.Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Palace, Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Leave Bucharest on a private, English-language tour to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace. At Snagov, a plaque marks the reputed burial place of Vlad the Impaler, while the nearby lake adds a peaceful natural setting. At the palace, explore Romanian Renaissance architecture. Pickup is offered, and palace admission is not included.

“Easy way to visit some nearby sites from Bucharest. Tour guide was prompt, friendly, and informative!”

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9.Private Tour from Bucharest to Dracula’s tomb and Mogosoaia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $117

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide for Snagov Monastery, where Vlad Țepeș is traditionally said to be buried, then Mogosoaia. The half-day trip lasts 4.5 hours and includes monastery admission. Guides named on recent tours include Catalin, Pavel and Radu, though your guide may differ.

“Pavel was great. Very relaxed and super chill. Informative!”

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10.Discover Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Palace – Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $81

Leave Bucharest by private vehicle for Snagov Monastery, set on an island in Lake Snagov, then continue to Mogosoaia Palace, built for Prince Constantin Brancoveanu. Your private guide can explain the Vlad Tepes legend and regional history. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included when selected; attraction admission and photo fees are extra.

“Marian and Denise were absolutely wonderful guides. The weather was not exactly agreeable for our day trip but they both battled the cold like champions and gave us the best experience. Marian is very passionate about his country and its history and if given the opportuRead more”

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