What to do and see in Brasov, Transylvania: The Best Sightseeing Tours

March 27, 2022 Venice Greaves

Smack in the center of Romania is Brasov, a harmonious mash-up of traditional charm and modern city life. Ride a double-decker bus around the city to get your bearings and see the sites whiz by, then hop off to squeeze down Strada Sforii, the narrowest street in Europe. Take a day trip to see the fortified church of Prejmer, the Libearty brown bear sanctuary, and the deliciously ominous Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula’s Castle.
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1. 7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest

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Experience an 7-day private tour from Bucharest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges, the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina and Wooden Churches in Maramures.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Tips for the tour guide/driver, Entrance fees not included, Supplement for Single Room - 150 euro to be payed locally in cash/credit card

Reviewed By Rene S

Due to the current covid situation, I had a private tour that day, which was awesome. Mathias was a great guide, has a lot of general Romanian knowledge along with historical. This made for great conversation on the way to and from the castles. I highly recommend the tour and would gladly do it again with friends and family in the future.

2. Castles of Transylvania and Brasov medieval city private tour from Bucharest

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Peles castle, Bran castle, Brasov medieval city and a great view of the Carpathian mountains in one day trip from Bucharest in the "Castles of Transylvania and Brasov medieval city private tour".  Immerse yourself in the beautiful land of Transylvania with a private tour of its most known castles, Peles and Bran and with a visit of the enchanting city Brasov. Visit the castles and step back in time to places where kings and queens lived. Take a walk on the medieval streets of Brasov and learn its old history. Admire the breathtaking views of the Carpathian mountains as you travel from Peles to Bran and to Brasov. In November, when Peles castle is closed, you can visit the torture chamber in Bran.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle/minivan, Free WiFi in the car

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

Reviewed By TahoeEllen

I connected with Secret Romania thru trip.me. Florin and I worked together to put together a 9 day trip with a driver/tour guide. Florin was so easy to work with. He accommodated everything I asked for. He responded so quickly when I sent emails even though we are 10 hours apart. He picked us up from the airport and took us to get something to eat before we settled into our hotel. In the morning we met our tour guide Ana. She was amazing! We drove around the country together for 9 days. She knew the history of everything, wherever we went. She even added a few off the beaten path stops that most people never see. She was so friendly, funny and happy. We had a trip that was far greater than we ever expected! We have traveled a lot, but must say this was one of our favorite trips! I highly recommend Romania and without reservation I highly suggest Florin, Ana and Secret Romania if you are going there. Many of our friends have put this on their bucket list after seeing all our pictures. I told them Secret Romania and Florin Preda are the only way to go!! Cant say enough great things about them. Just trust me! Use them!

3. 3 Day Tour to Brasov from Bucharest

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Book 3-day round-trip Best of Romania Tour from Bucharest with 2 nights in Brasov, breakfast included. This three full-day small group program was designed to offer to the visitors an insightful glimpse over the mythical land of Transylvania. Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Brasov, explore Sighisoara medieval town and walk on Vlad the Impaler path! Discover the place where Vlad Dracula was born! Visit astonishing Peles Castle and the famous and Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! Visit The Bears Sanctuary, the largest brown bears sanctuary in the world and prepare your camera for amazing pictures! Discover the legends behind the mysterious Rasnov Fortress! Visit Snagov Monastery and see the tumb where Vlad the Impaler is buried! Spend 2 nights in 3- stars authentic pension, breakfast included.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation in Brasov , Driver/ English speaking qualified guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, entrance fees.

Reviewed By Mosie17

This was not intended to be a private tour, but it ended up being so. I was solo traveling Romania and wanted very specific things to be included in the day - this was a tour that had it all. As a new tour option, not a lot of people had booked it, so I ended up being the only one for the day. I had the time of my life with Mimi! She came and picked me up at the meet up location. We started with the bear sanctuary. Very informative, you will see rescued bears up close and personal. We then made the trip to the next two castles as well as stopping for a brief lunch. I truly felt like I had a friend by my side experiencing the castle tours with me. During the car rides, I would ask her questions about Romania: the history, the culture, the people. Anything I asked, she would give me a very thoughtful and detailed answer. I learned about her life, which was an inspiration in itself. I had studied abroad for a time in Ireland and it turns out she had lived in Ireland for 10 years! She took the scenic route and we showed each other different music. I truly enjoyed myself all day long and was sad to see the day come to an end. I don't think I've ever had a better tour.

4. Visit the CROWN City - Brasov City Walking Tour

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A 2.5 hours tour in the medieval city of Brasov, lead by a professional tourist guide. Brasov tour that can be organized in the evening or in the night at request. The meeting point is in the Council Square, near the Council Hall. You will visit the Black Church, Rope street, Catherina's Gate, First Romanian School, the Bastions and the defensive towers of Brasov.

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Reviewed By jay f

Excellent from the start. Picked up from the hotel by our guide Ivan. He was very knowledgeable about local history, we passed the bran castle which we visited the previous day, Ivan had lots of interesting information as we traveled into the mountain. We set off on the horse's up the mountain for a couple of hours, really nice scenery. Some parts quite steep, but the horses coped no problem. Arrived at a bit overlooking other mountains that still had snow on. Really good crowd. The local horse guide then made a fire and made a local lunch, lots to eat and very tasty. After eating and horses rested on to the return trip. Went back a different way, varied trails across fields, thru wooded areas, down steep paths. The local guide made it an interesting ride. Ivan was very good at translating and the whole day was very enjoyable. Ivan took lots of photos which he sent to us the next day. A 5* service, would recommend and use Dans tours and Ivan again

5. Private 4-Day Best of Romania Tour from Cluj Napoca

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Pick 4-day round-trip Best of Romania Tour to Brasov from Cluj Napoca. Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cluj Napoca. Learn about Romania's rich history and culture from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Brasov and Sighisoara. Visit Turda Salt Mine, one of the top 10 world underground wonders. Discover top Transylvania attractions as Hunedoara Castle and Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! Explore Brasov and Sibiu medieval towns and walk on Vlad the Impaler path! Go back in time while visiting Viscri village! Visit The Bears Sanctuary, the largest in the world and prepare your camera for amazing pictures! Discover the legends behind the mysterious Rasnov Fortress! Spend 3 nights in 3- stars authentic pension; 1 nt dinner in Sibiel and all breakfasts included.

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, all all breakfasts, 1st night in Sibiel 3-course dinner, home made wine and Romanian plum brandy, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance and photo fees, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By 170carolf

Autumn is a great time to visit Transylvania. One of the highlights for me was the mountain roads and seeing the bright autumn colours in the forests. The scenery is spectacular! Bogdan is an excellent tour guide who entertained me with his stories and knowledge of the castles. He is able to explain the history of the region and to answer any questions. Due to COVID, the castles were not crowded and the lines were short. The cold misty weather when I visited Bran Castle added to the spooky atmosphere.

6. Executive Dracula Day Trip (12h)

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If you are looking for a day of adventure to cut yourself off from the stress of everyday life, we have put together for you a one-day tour of the Bran Castle, followed by several other important sites worthy of your attention. Here is an overview of our private tour, highlighting the main tourist attractions we will be visiting: 1. DRACULA DAY TRIP – SINAIA MONASTERY 2. DRACULA DAY TRIP – PELES CASTLE 3. BRAN/ DRACULA’S CASTLE 4. DRACULA DAY TRIP – BRASOV CITY TOUR

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, entrance tickets

Reviewed By CorinaTravels2021ww

The 4h city tour of Bucharest with Nicolas Experience Tours, was more than perfect. Very prompt in their services and I spend good quality time, with their Guide, Andrei. If you wish to discover, Bucharest, in it's own way and beauty, do not hesitate to choose Nicolas Experience Tours.

7. Private Trip in Romania, 4 Cities in 2 Days - from Bucharest

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With this two-day trip to Romania you can kill four birds with one stone, as you will get to visit four important tourist destination cities. We would love to hear your feedback on what we think is going to be a wonderful adventure. Day 1 1. SINAIA MONASTERY 2. PELES CASTLE 3. BRAN/ DRACULA’S CASTLE 4. BRASOV CITY TOUR Day 2 1. SIGHISOARA, THE MEDIEVAL TOWN 2. BIERTAN, FORTIFIED CHURCH 3. SIBIU CITY TOUR 4. COZIA MONASTERY

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, B&B included - 3 Stars Hotel in Sighisoara

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Reviewed By CorinaTravels2021ww

The 4h city tour of Bucharest with Nicolas Experience Tours, was more than perfect. Very prompt in their services and I spend good quality time, with their Guide, Andrei. If you wish to discover, Bucharest, in it's own way and beauty, do not hesitate to choose Nicolas Experience Tours.

8. 5 Days Tour in Romania

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5 Days Tour in Romania An adventure of a lifetime, for this 5-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit. Day 1 Bucharest City Tour Day 2 Departure for Sibiu Curtea de Arges Poenari Castle Transfagarasan (only between June and September) Sibiu City Tour Overnight stay Sibiu Day 3 Departure from Sibiu Biertan Fortified Monastery Sighisoara Citadel Overnight stay in Sighisoara Day 4 Departure for Brasov Bran Castle Brasov City Tour The Black Church Brasov Historical Center Overnight stay in Brasov Day 5 Departure for Sinaia Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery Snagov Monastery / Dracula’s Tomb Overnight stay in Bucharest

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Accomodation 5 nights 3 Stars Hotel

Exclusions: entrance tickets, Meals (other than breakfast)

Reviewed By CorinaTravels2021ww

The 4h city tour of Bucharest with Nicolas Experience Tours, was more than perfect. Very prompt in their services and I spend good quality time, with their Guide, Andrei. If you wish to discover, Bucharest, in it's own way and beauty, do not hesitate to choose Nicolas Experience Tours.

9. Private Peles & Bran Castles and Brasov City Tour from Bucharest

University's Square, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 3, București 030167, Romania Romania Travel Planner
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Start by visiting Peles Castle in Sinaia and get a better understanding of what neorenaissance and royality look like togheter. Next, cross the mountains and head to Bran to discover Dracula’s Castle and visit a medieval fortification that was never conquered. Lastly, visit the Old Town of Brasov and get a feel of the city by taking a stroll on its streets. Your tour includes private round-trip hotel transport from Bucharest.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry fees to Peles and Bran Castles

10. Peles Castle, Bran - Dracula's Castle & Brasov - Private Day Tour from Bucharest

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This is your chance to discover what makes Transylvania one of the most famous, mysterious and breathtaking places you have ever been to. You will take a walk in the bohemian Peles Castle and learn about Romania's Royal family. At just 1 hour away, you will enter in a more mysterious place that inspired Dracula's myth and legend. For the last attraction you will stroll around a beautiful Saxon town that is rich in history. You can admire its architecture, walk through the narrowest street in Europe, go inside the gothic style Black Church that dates back to the 15th century or go up the watch towers that surround the town and take in the view. These are just a few of the things you can do in this charming place. Peles Castle is closed on Mondays from May 12 to September 15; on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 16 to May 15; and for the month of November for cleaning and restoration. You will visit Rasnov Fortress instead.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Hotel / Hostel / Accommodation pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By Micheysq1

It was our first time in Romania and my boyfriend REALLY wanted to see a castle and we found this day tour. We had a great time, despite a little bit of rain. Alex was a great driver and tour guide and we felt safe throughout the entire ride.

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