Discover Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this 4-hour small group tour from Braşov.

Travel to Râșnov to explore its stunning 13th-century fortress and then visit Bran Castle, the turreted hilltop palace linked to Bram Stoker’s novel of Count Dracula. Walk through the spooky rooms and hear tales about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century noble who was imprisoned here and inspired Stoker’s blood-stained vampire.

The interior of Rasnov Fortress is closed in 2021, you will see the outside and the exterior court of the citadel.

You have the possibility to extend your tour by 3/4 hours to include a visit to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle (Upgrade at booking to extend your tour for an additional fee to include Peles Castle). Peles Castle and Pelisor Castle, part of the larger Peles Castle complex, are closed on Monday and Tuesdays.

Charlie was amazing! He made sure everyone was looked after & his knowledge was vast so the tour was really interesting. The only improvements could be the written details. It advertises hotel pickup however this is not allowed any more from the old town, it does not mention that you need to pay for the furnicular at Rasnov fortress & it should be clearer that the ticket for Peles is with the extra floor rather than ‘standard’ which I interpreted as ‘basic’. Overall a great day though.

Despite the cold rainy weather conditions our day spent visiting Peleş castle, bran castle and Râşnov fortress was an amazing experience. Our guide for the day was incredible knowledgeable and ensured we were well informed at each place of the structures and past events.

Bellissima esperienza, personale molto qualificato e preparato....lo consiglo assolutamente !!!

Alex was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We were lucky enough to spot a huge brown bear, in excess of 300 kilos, which was fantastic.

Why you’ll love this…

Discover Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’
Walk through the spooky rooms and hear tales about Vlad the Impaler
Explore the imposing 13th-century Rasnov Fortress

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is not suitable for pets
This tour is not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs

Extra fees to be paid on site

Garden and Báthory Tower require a ticket. Adults (12+ years old): 10 lei; children under 12: free of charge. Payments are accepted only with credit cards

Know in advance:

Râșnov Fortress is closed, only exterior visits are permitted
Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides
Tickets to Peleș Castle can only be purchased in advance online at their official website. Slots: Wednesday 10:00–12:45, Thursday to Sunday 09:15–11:00

The maximum number of people per tour group is 8

Remember to bring:

Sturdy hiking footwear is recommended

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Professional guide
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service from Brasov city only

What’s not included

Tip or gratuity
Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

ACTIVE TRAVEL

What people say about this experience

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Jenny
Traveled as a couple
March 14, 2025
4.6
United States of America
Charlie was amazing! He made sure everyone was looked after & his knowledge was vast so the tour was really interesting. The only improvements could be the written details. It advertises hotel pickup however this is not allowed any more from the old town, it does not mention that you need to pay for the furnicular at Rasnov fortress & it should be clearer that the ticket for Peles is with the extra floor rather than ‘standard’ which I interpreted as ‘basic’. Overall a great day though.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
October 10, 2025
5
United States of America
Despite the cold rainy weather conditions our day spent visiting Peleş castle, bran castle and Râşnov fortress was an amazing experience. Our guide for the day was incredible knowledgeable and ensured we were well informed at each place of the structures and past events.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
December 1, 2023
5
United States of America
Bellissima esperienza, personale molto qualificato e preparato....lo consiglo assolutamente !!!
T
TUI Musement Traveler
May 16, 2023
5
United States of America
Alex was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We were lucky enough to spot a huge brown bear, in excess of 300 kilos, which was fantastic.