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The 15 Best Transylvania Tours from Bucharest

77 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Transylvania starts two hours north of the capital, over the Carpathian passes. These 15 range from a single long day to a weekend through the Saxon towns, each priced and paced.

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

1.Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

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

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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Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest - Peles Castle and its mountain setting
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Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

2.Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel by private car from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov, with an English-speaking licensed guide-driver and pickup at your accommodation. You get time to explore each stop at your own pace, but entrance fees and lunch are extra. Peles may be replaced by Pelisor or Rasnov Fortress when it is closed.

“Long car ride out of Bucharest. Very interesting sites. The Braun Castle (Dracula) was very interesting but you need to be comfortable with narrow staircases and low ceiling passages in part of the castle. The countryside was beautiful. Lunch in Barshov was delightful and stunning town square.”

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2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest - Day two: the citadel and Sibiu
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2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

3.2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Bucharest through the Carpathians to Peles and Bran castles, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Sibiu. An English-speaking guide handles the driving and local commentary; you arrange and pay for your own Sighisoara hotel, meals, and castle tickets. Guides vary, with Alex, Marius, and Bogdan among the names reported on recent trips.

“We had an amazing 2 day tour with our guide Nicolas. He was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. We covered a lot of ground in 2 days - there were so many beautiful sights to see. There was another couple with us, the mini van was air conditioned and comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour - The road is part of the experience, and part of the cost
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Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

4.Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 13 - 15 hours · from $175

Travel by van to medieval Sighișoara, where a guided walk includes the Clock Tower and the house associated with Vlad Dracul’s birth. Then visit Bran Castle, often linked to Dracula, with its entry fee included. Guides such as Stefan, Andrei, Oliver, and Cristian have led trips, sharing Romanian history along the long countryside drive.

“Our guide, Stefan, was so passionate, it was really a pleasure to listen to him, and he's very kind and attentive, I 100% recommand the tour !!”

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SB01 - City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania - Piata Mica and Liars’ Bridge reward a slower pace
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SB01 – City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania

5.SB01 – City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk Sibiu’s historic center with an English-speaking guide, from Piata Mare and Liars’ Bridge to the Evangelical Cathedral and Orthodox Cathedral. You’ll hear about the city’s Saxon roots, cultural life and local traditions. Guides have included Corina, Ella, Antonia and Mihaela. The $35 price includes a Romania map, but not monument entry.

“Excellent Tour! Our guide, Alex was exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging and was able to tailor the information to the audience based on their knowledge of Transylvanian and European history. Well worth it and definitely recommended.”

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Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov! - Sforii Street, towers, and the old defenses
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Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov!

6.Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

This private Brasov walking tour covers the medieval center’s historic buildings, churches, defensive walls, towers, Sforii Street, and viewpoints toward the mountains. It starts at 9:00 am, lasts about four to five hours, and includes private transportation and pickup where vehicle access allows. Florin is associated with the operator’s other Romania excursions, but the guide for this walk is not confirmed.

“Despite the rough snowy weather that day, we had a great time with Florin visiting Peles and Pelisor castles, and since the weather wasn't permitting to go to Cantacuzino castle as planned, Florin suggested to take us to Sinaia Monastery instead. We have arranged online tickets in advance for the first 2 castles, as he suggested, so we had a smooth experience. I can say Florin is a GREAT guide! Very passionate, he knows his history and the history of the places we visited, always eager to explain and tell stories, answer all my questions and go above and beyond my expectations! And I also enjoyed him talking about his…”

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2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara - Sighisoara after dark, then a morning in the citadel
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2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

7.2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $409

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Bucharest with an English-speaking guide, visiting Peles Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara and Bran Castle over two days. You stay overnight in Sighisoara and get breakfast, hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides have included Boogie, Serban Riga, Alex and Matthew; entrance fees and lunch and dinner are extra.

“Mathew was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We were lucky enough to be the only ones on our tour which meant we could take it at our own pace and do what we wanted which was great and Mathew was very open to offering different options to us to make our trip unique and enjoyable. The Tour itself was great and I would definitely recommend it. For someone who visits Romania several times a year for the past 6 years it showed me that there are many different faces to Romania and a rich and interesting history that explains so much about where the Country is today.”

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Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan - Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
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Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan

8.Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 12 hours

Leave Bucharest by air-conditioned car or minivan for Sinaia’s Peles Castle and monastery, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s old town and Black Church. The 12-hour outing includes city-center pickup and a live guide in five languages. Claudiu Cirjan has led highly praised trips, though you should confirm your guide when booking.

“Very pleased with our driver/guide, the Mercedes van he brought, and his timeliness. We had an excellent day visiting castles and palaces, churches and restaurants. When the line at "Dracula's Castle" looked incredibly daunting (maybe an hour of more wait), he had us wait in line and then went to front to get us tickets. Then he got us in at the front of the line without the rest of line noticing. Would highly recommend this company and guide.”

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4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest - Day three: Mălâncrav, Biertan and the squares of Sibiu
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4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

9.4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,175

Travel by private car or minivan with an English-speaking guide from Bucharest to Bran, Peleș, Brașov, Sighișoara and Sibiu. Three central hotel nights, breakfast and several entrance fees are included. Ask about optional village visits and the seasonal Transfăgărășan route before booking.

“Southern Romaina including Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu and Transfagarasan provided a very interesting and diverse experience of Castles, Fortified Saxon Churches, Cathedrals, Historical Cities and much more. Our guide Mihai included stops at Peles Castle, Saxon Villages, Romani Arts and Craft and several visits that enhanced our knowledge of the customs and culture of Romania. I would recommend this tour.”

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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town - Peles Castle: Romania’s royal summer retreat
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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

10.Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Leave Bucharest by private car for Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s old town. Your English-speaking guide and driver picks you up at your hotel, shares Romanian history along the way, and can adapt the day to your group when timing allows. Plan for an 8-to-12-hour outing, mountain traffic, uphill walking at Bran, and separate castle admission fees.

“Being the first time I had organised a tour in a foreign country from Australia I was a little nervous about how it would go. Shouldnt have worried as we were in really good hands! Mihai couldnt do the tour personally so he arranged for Florin to pick us up at our hotel in Bucharest at 8.00 a.m. We arrived in the lobby about ten minutes early to find him waiting for us. Florin spoke very good English, was a non-smoker, the car was clean and comfortable, he provided bottled water and off we went. Florin provided a great commentary throughout the journey. We learned so much about Romania. The…”

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Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov - Peleș Castle: royal comfort and clever engineering
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Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov

11.Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Leave Brasov at 8:30 am for a private, English-language day tour to Peles Castle and Bran Castle, then choose Râșnov Fortress or Poiana Brașov. Your guide handles the driving and can tailor the stops. Castle admission costs extra, so budget for tickets as well as the tour price.

“It has been an amazing castle tour, very well organized and explained. Ramona is a very professional guide and contacted us from the beginning to see how to come and find us and tell us where to buy the tickets. We have learned a lot from it from the history of Romania and also from the current situation in this country so unknown to us. Thank you very much, Ramona!Auto-translated”

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3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour - Day one: Curtea de Argeș, Cozia and Sibiu
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3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

12.3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $588

Travel from Bucharest through monasteries, Saxon fortified churches and medieval towns on a three-day small-group tour. You’ll stay two nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast, and visit Sibiu, Biertan, Sighișoara, Brașov, Bran Castle and Peleș Castle. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the route; guides have included Mathew, known for history and humor. Entry fees and most meals cost extra.

“Our three days in Transylvania with Matthew were fantastic. It was a small group—just the two of us and another couple—which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our guide was an excellent driver, and we felt safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. We saw some incredible sights just off the side of the road, and the forests were absolutely stunning. The castles we visited were impressive, and the towns of Sibiu and Brașov were really charming and full of character. Both hotels we stayed in were perfect—not too big, with very good breakfasts. Overall, the trip was great value, and we’re very happy with our choice.”

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Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest - Day three: Biertan, Alba Iulia, and Corvin Castle
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Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

13.Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,154

Travel from Bucharest in a group of up to eight, visiting Peleș, Bran, Corvin Castle, fortified churches, and medieval towns including Brașov, Sighișoara, and Sibiu. Three hotel nights, breakfasts, entrance fees, a local lunch, transport, and an English-speaking guide are included. Past guides have included George, Traian, Laurentiu, and Emil; your assigned guide may differ.

“Wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history, and the itinerary was busy enough without being too demanding. Hotels were good quality and the guides driving was very safe.”

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Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest - Bran Castle, history and Dracula
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Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest

14.Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 10 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Leave Bucharest by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then head into the Carpathians for Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov. The tour description also includes Rasnov Fortress, though the formal stop list does not, so confirm that visit before booking. Wi-Fi and hotel pickup are included; castle admission and lunch are extra.

“Brawn castle, aka Dracula castle, is a must for any visit to Transylvania.lots of fun and impressive fortress and history. Peles royal palace, was very ornate and large. We did the 1st floor included tour but paid for the optional 2nd floor tour and photo . To make sure we could see the bed chamber and few more rooms. Palace is very big, 160 rooms, but with both tours we saw maybe 25 rooms, which was enough. Tour guide for the palace did a good job telling us about each room and also moved along well. Rasov fortress was fun to explore and learn more about the ottoman history. WE…”

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Dracula Castle, Peles and Transylvania, Premium Private Tour - Brașov’s medieval center on foot
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Dracula Castle, Peles and Transylvania, Premium Private Tour

15.Dracula Castle, Peles and Transylvania, Premium Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $252

Travel from Bucharest in a private premium vehicle to Bran Castle, Peleș Castle and Brașov, with a certified English-speaking guide and pickup at your hotel or address. Explore each castle for about an hour and spend 90 minutes in Brașov. Guides Nicolas and Daniel have been praised for making the long day informative and enjoyable. Castle entry costs extra, and Peleș interiors are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

“Great day trip from Bucharest. Our guide, Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and made it an all-around enjoyable and informative experience.. High recommended.”

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