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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips from Bucharest

443 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Everything with a guide, a minibus or a ticket attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest underneath.

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

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

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

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

2.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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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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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 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

7.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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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Tour - Bran Castle, where fact meets Dracula
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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Tour

8.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 879 reviews · from $31

Travel from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle and Brasov by air-conditioned coach, with a guide during the drive and a walking tour in Brasov. The day combines royal rooms, Dracula lore and a medieval old town. Guides have included Ariana, Mirela and Gabriel, though the team may vary. Castle admission costs extra, and Peles is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

“maybe a little more time at Brasov. but the early departure was quite justified. alexandru lupin, the guide, was very good”

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Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods - A tram ride toward Obor Market
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Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

9.Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Walk about 6 kilometers with a local guide, then ride a tram to Obor Market for Romanian cheeses, cured meats, dips, mici, seasonal produce, and a Wallachian doughnut. Tuica and up to three beers are usually included, with nonalcoholic options. Guides such as Angelica, Bogdan, and Mihaela bring Bucharest’s neighborhoods and history into the day.

“Brilliant day out. Alex my guide took us all over the markets giving us a lot of history and great selections of foods. Most of them you’d never find on your own.”

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The Real tour of Communism - Old Town, food and everyday life
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The Real tour of Communism

10.The Real tour of Communism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32

Walk from the Patriarchal Cathedral to Revolution Square with a guide such as Octavian, Daniela or Andreea. Hear how communism shaped Bucharest’s buildings and daily life, learn about Ceaușescu’s final days, and sample a snack that dates to the period. The group is capped at 15.

“Informative and interesting - Mihai did a great job and was very knowledgeable about the history of Romania.”

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Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Full-Day Tour from Bucharest - Peleș Castle: the royal palace worth planning for
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Dracula’s Castle, Brasov and Peles Full-Day Tour from Bucharest

11.Dracula’s Castle, Brasov and Peles Full-Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $37

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 am for a full day in Sinaia, Bran, and Brașov. An English- or Italian-speaking guide leads the trip, with commentary on the drive and a walking tour in Brașov. Castle tickets cost extra, and Peleș needs advance booking for the tour’s specific entry slot.

“Our tour guide was Dan. Brilliant. Knows his history. Would definitely do a tour with him again! Amazing!!”

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Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour - Stavropoleos and the city’s Orthodox character
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Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour

12.Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from Manuc’s Inn through Bucharest’s old center to the Palace of Parliament, with an English-speaking local guide to connect trade, faith, architecture and Romania’s changing politics. Stops include Stavropoleos Monastery, the Royal Palace and Cişmigiu Park. The walk lasts about 2.5 hours, costs $21.77 per person and ends in front of Parliament.

“I had a fantastic time on this walking tour of Bucharest! Ed was an outstanding guide—engaging, incredibly friendly, and impressively knowledgeable. He brought the city’s history and culture to life with great stories and insights, while making everyone feel welcome and involved. It was the perfect way to explore Bucharest, and I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a fun, informative, and memorable experience.”

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Tuk Tuk Bucharest Tour - Unique Experience in town! - Fountains, Victory Square and Dorobanti
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Tuk Tuk Bucharest Tour – Unique Experience in town!

13.Tuk Tuk Bucharest Tour – Unique Experience in town!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Ride through Bucharest with a private guide such as Valentin or Robert, stopping for photos and stories at Calea Victoriei, the Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square and more. Choose a tour of about one to three hours, with free pickup available from downtown hotels and apartments.

“The tour was great. Robert was very informative and friendly. Made to suit you. Well worth the money.”

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Bucharest: Half Day Bike Tour - Starting in the Old City
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Bucharest: Half Day Bike Tour

14.Half Day Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

See Bucharest by bike on a four-hour guided ride from the old city to the Palace of the Parliament, Victoria Boulevard and landmarks from the city’s Little Paris years. Guides such as Ed, Dan and Lucia bring Romanian history and the 1989 Revolution into the story. Bikes and maps are included, and a café stop may be part of the route.

“Amazing tour in every way. Tour guide was brilliant. A must do in Bucharest.”

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From Brasov: Tour of Castles and Surrounding Area - Peles Castle, the royal showpiece
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From Brasov: Tour of Castles and Surrounding Area

15.From Brasov: Tour of Castles and Surrounding Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $67

Leave central Brasov by minibus for Bran Castle, Peles Castle, and Sinaia Monastery, with mountain scenery along the way. Your guide, often named Florin or Florian, explains Romanian history and local life, then gives you time to explore. The seven-hour trip costs $67, with about €22 per adult extra for museum entry.

“The tour guide was excellent as he was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke perfect English. he also described things with passion which made it more interesting. The castles were an amazing experience. Highly recommended.”

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