Dracula's Castle & Peles Castle Day Trip from Bucharest - Reviews

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7.80 / 10

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May / 31 / 2025

Maria Rosaria

Catania, Italy

I travelled with friends

Oggi l'escursione è stata segnata dell'impossibilità di entrare al castello peles perché mancavano i biglietti. La guida Florence è stata bravissima a gestire il malcontento di alcuni partecipanti. Ha lavorato con un sorriso disarmante nonostante la situazione fosse di non facile gestione. Brava Florence, sei stata professionale. Il tour resta,a mio parere, consigliabile. Translate this opinion into English.

Today the excursion was marked by the impossibility of entering the Peles Castle because there were no tickets. The guide Florence was very good at managing the discontent of some participants. She worked with a disarming smile despite the situation being difficult to manage. Well done Florence, you were professional. The tour remains, in my opinion, recommendable. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 21 / 2025

Almudena

Burgos, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Las guías muy buenas, profesionales y muy amables en todo momento, primero ves el Castillo de Peles que es espectacular por dentro, luego en bus hasta Brasov con una hora y media de tiempo libre, que se queda corta mientras comes pero que es un pueblo con encanto y después bus al Castillo de Drácula que es más pequeño y con más turismo. Las salas de Drácula son un poco para niños, una atracción turística muy cara. Hay que visitarlo, el edificio es Chulisimo, pero sin más Translate this opinion into English.

The guides were very good, professional, and very friendly at all times. First, you saw Peles Castle, which was spectacular inside. Then, you took the bus to Brasov, with an hour and a half of free time. It wasn't long before you ate, but it was a charming town. Then, you took the bus to Dracula Castle, which was smaller and more touristy. Dracula's rooms were a bit too child-friendly, and a very expensive tourist attraction. It's a must-see; the building is very cool, but nothing more. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 18 / 2025

Anonymous

I, Italy

I travelled with friends

Guida ottima, tour faticoso per le 12 ore ma molto bello. Un po' di file hai castelli ma nn dipende dal tour ma dall'organizzazione dei castelli stessi. La guida è stata molto brava nelle spiegazioni e ha rispettatto i tempi della gita e dei turisti lasciando anche tempo libero. Avrei evitato la tappa della città anche se bisognava mangiare qualcosa. Unico neo è stato l'autista, educato e gentile ma secondo me andava troppo veloce. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent guide, tiring tour for 12 hours but very beautiful. A bit of queues at the castles but it doesn't depend on the tour but on the organization of the castles themselves. The guide was very good in explaining and respected the times of the trip and the tourists also leaving free time. I would have avoided the city stop even if you had to eat something. The only flaw was the driver, polite and kind but in my opinion he was going too fast. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 18 / 2025

Gabriela Fernanda Reyna Vinazza

Madrid, Spain

Una excursión muy buena, en la que nos han explicado los detalles de la casa de verano de la realeza rumana y posteriormente las ciudades de Barsov y el castillo de Bran (aunque en estas dos ultimas no es un tour detallado como el del castillo de Peles sino una explicación y visita por libre). En su primer tour, Melani se ha lucido. Translate this opinion into English.

A very good excursion, in which they explained the details of the Romanian royal summer home and then the cities of Barsov and Bran Castle (although the latter two weren't a detailed tour like the one for Peles Castle, but rather an explanation and self-guided tour). Melani excelled on her first tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 15 / 2025

Cristina

Portugal

I travelled with my partner

Autocarro ( Mini Bus) muito descontável. Assistente de viagem antipática.Fui em que o cinto de segurança estava estragado.. Comuniquei de imediato á Assistente de viagem que me respondeu que não tinha nada a ver com a situação e que escrevesse à empresa, que fiz. A empresa respondeu de imediato mas a minha situação manteve -se durante toda a viagem sem que a assistente tenha tido alguma preocupação comigo. Castelos em manutenção e jardins muito mal cuidados

I travelled with my partner

A equipe local leva a segurança dos participantes muito a sério e realiza verificações regulares de segurança. Infelizmente, quando um problema é detectado durante o curso da atividade, às vezes não é possível corrigi-lo. Mesmo assim, eles fizeram o possível para garantir que você não tivesse problemas. Pedimos desculpas por qualquer incômodo causado.

May / 14 / 2025

Violeta

Las Palmas, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Viaje bien organizado pero un poco pesado. Nuestra guía, Marta, agradable, atenta y simpática. Sus explicaciones muy buenas y densas, se aprenden muchas curiosidades. Los castillos más interesantes por fuera que por dentro y las entradas, que no están incluidas, cuestan 43€ aproximadamente por persona y se pueden comprar directamente en el autobús con ella. Translate this opinion into English.

The trip was well-organized but a bit tedious. Our guide, Marta, was pleasant, attentive, and friendly. Her explanations were excellent and comprehensive, and you learned a lot of interesting facts. The castles were more interesting from the outside than from the inside, and tickets, which are not included, cost approximately €43 per person and can be purchased directly from her on the bus. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 11 / 2025

Noemi

Milano, Italy

I travelled with friends

La guida Fiorentina, molto accogliente e disponibile. Il tour è stato molto "faticoso". Troppe ore di pullman (durata della gita 13 ore d' cui ben 7 totali sul bus! Veramente troppo!!!). Le varie tappe sono state fatte quindi in modo molto frettoloso. Consiglierei all'organizzatore di fare due tappe per permettere di godere meglio la giornata. Tra i due castelli, il primo è il più bello. A queste condizioni, non consiglierei il tour. Troppo estenuante!

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Per poter visitare tutti i luoghi proposti nel tempo stabilito, è necessario trascorrere gran parte dell'escursione a bordo dell'autobus. Ci scusiamo per gli eventuali disagi che ciò può comportare.

May / 07 / 2025

Roberto Javier

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Genial , lo único que se puede poner como mal es el poco tiempo en Brasov y Bran que por otra parte es entendible por la lejanía y las colas sobre todo en el castillo de Peles . La guia fue Marta y la verdad es que su trato fue genial u siempre atenta a cualquier cosa que le preguntaramos . Translate this opinion into English.

Great. The only negative point is the short time spent in Brasov and Bran, which is understandable given the distance and the long queues, especially at Peles Castle. Our guide was Marta, and her hospitality was brilliant and she was always attentive to any questions we asked. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 04 / 2025

Mario ángel Martín

Guadalajara, Spain

I travelled by myself

La actividad fue bien. Por la mañana estuvimos en Sinaia, pero debido a las colas para entrar al Palacio de Peles, el resto del día se retrasó. Posteriormente nos acercamos hasta el castillo de Bran y el guía, Santiago, nos contó información sobre el personaje real de Vlad y también el origen de la inspiración de Bran Stoker para inventar a Drácula. Finalmente fuimos a almorzar a la ciudad medieval de Brasov, aunque debido al retraso acumulado en el día, tuvimos apenas 1h 20 minutos para visitar Translate this opinion into English.

The activity went well. In the morning we were in Sinaia, but due to the lines to enter Peles Palace, the rest of the day was delayed. Later, we visited Bran Castle, and our guide, Santiago, told us about the real-life character of Vlad and also the origin of Bran Stoker's inspiration for inventing Dracula. Finally, we went to lunch in the medieval city of Brasov, although due to the delay during the day, we only had an hour and 20 minutes to visit. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 03 / 2025

Julio Llera

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

La ruta es muy interesante. EL acceso a los castillos es un caos, pero es culpa de los gestores de esas atracciones. Recomendable para conocer la historia de estos dos lugares y pasear por la ciudad de Brasov. Muy buena atención de nuestra guía Florentina. Translate this opinion into English.

The route is very interesting. Access to the castles is chaotic, but that's the fault of the attraction managers. It's a great way to learn about the history of these two sites and stroll through the city of Brasov. Our guide, Florentina, provided excellent service. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 02 / 2025

Jada

Italy

I travelled with friends

Siamo state prelevate la mattina presso il punto previsto e la guida è stata la Sig.ra Maria. Un’ottima esperienza. Guida simpatica, preparata. Nonostante, le file ai castelli dovute al periodo di ponte che ha visto la presenza di molti turisti, abbiamo visitato tutto con molta tranquillità e siamo rientrati secondo l’orario previsto. Per bellezza dei posti, di sicuro il castello di Peles merita una visita e lo consiglio. Il castello di Bran meno ma cmq interessante.

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May / 02 / 2025

Isabel

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

El autocar fue puntual en el punto de encuentro. La guía Flor ,muy profesional y atenta, recomendó muy bien la gestión del tiempo libre dada la afluencia de gente en los lugares de interés. Hizo una gran labor al reorientar la excursión para mejorar la visita de uno de los castillos. Muchas gracias Translate this opinion into English.

The coach arrived punctually at the meeting point. Our guide, Flor, was very professional and attentive. She made excellent recommendations for managing free time given the crowds at the attractions. She did a great job reorienting the tour to enhance the visit to one of the castles. Thank you very much. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 26 / 2025

Julia Cayuela Cuevas

Valencia, Spain

I travelled by myself

El Tour ha estado muy bien, tal cual se explicaba en la página web. El conductor Nicolás y la Guía Florentina, estupendos, muy atentos y amables. Si bien es cierto, hemos perdido 1’30 h en entrar al Palacio de Peles, por lo que sólo nos ha quedado 1 h para el Castillo de Bran. ¿Sugerencias? Palacios hay muchos en el Mundo; Castillos “tenebrosos” sólo en Transilvania. Yo quitaría Peles y vería más Castillos, como el de La Familia Adams, por ejemplo.

The tour was very good, just as described on the website. The driver, Nicolás, and the guide, Florentina, were wonderful, very attentive and friendly. It's true that we lost 1 hour and a half getting to Peles Palace, leaving us only an hour to Bran Castle. Any suggestions? There are many palaces in the world; only "spooky" castles in Transylvania. I would skip Peles and see more castles, like The Addams Family Castle, for example.

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Nos alegramos de que se haya disfrutado el tour, y tomamos nota de lo que nos comentas de cara a seguir mejorando el servicio que ofrecemos. Translate this opinion into English.

We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we'll take note of your feedback to help us continue improving the service we offer. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 26 / 2025

Ana Cristina

Italy

I travelled with friends

La visita A entrambi i castelli e stata una bella esperienza. Abbiamo ricevuto il contatto della accompagnatrice: guida soltanto 15 minuti prima della partenza, mi sembra un tempo molto stretto. Almeno mezza giornata prima sarebbe meglio. Idem per il link per l’acquisto dei biglietti per l’ingresso dei castelli così potevamo fare con più calma. La guida Maria è molto preparata ma dovrebbe sforzarsi per essere un po’ più gentile. Il pullman era comodo e pulito e bravo l’autista.

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Apr / 24 / 2025

Ivan

Spain

I travelled by myself

Por donde empiezo... El transporte bien (13h), pero va todo como demasiado rápido. En Brasov os recomiendo llevar un bocadillo desde Bucarest porque sino es imposible visitar nada (o comes o visitas) Las entradas comprarlas online antes porque no hay taquillas en los castillos. Os recomiendo el pack completo del castillo de Bran porque lo mejor está en los extras. Translate this opinion into English.

Where do I start? The transportation is good (13 hours), but everything seems to go too fast. In Brasov, I recommend bringing a sandwich from Bucharest because otherwise it's impossible to visit anything (you either eat or you visit). Buy your tickets online in advance because there are no ticket offices at the castles. I recommend the complete Bran Castle package because the best part is in the extras. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 23 / 2025

Jéssica

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy bien, pero el tiempo libre en Brasov es muy escaso, recomiendo no sentarse a comer y coger algo rápido o llevaros comida. Esta claro que vas pillado de tiempo, pero hubiera estado bien que dejaran algo de tiempo para ver el mercadillo fuera del castillo de Bran para comprar souvenirs. Translate this opinion into English.

Very good, but free time in Brasov is very limited. I recommend not sitting down to eat and grabbing something quickly or bringing food with you. You're obviously short on time, but it would have been nice to have left some time to visit the market outside Bran Castle to buy souvenirs. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 19 / 2025

Patricia Maria

Sevilla, Spain

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genial. El Palacio de Peles es precioso, tuvimos q esperar hora y media para entrar debido a q es semana santa y parece que todo el mundo ha venido aquí. Cosas de festivos y turismo masivo, pero la espera mereció la pena pq es precioso. Después pasamos por Brasov para comer y el castillo de Bran. Me encantó, chulisimo y en la entrada muchísimos mercados con todo tipo de tiendas. El problema otra vez las colas, para entrar y para visitarlo parecía q íbamos en procesión. La guía Flor maravillosa, Translate this opinion into English.

Great. Peles Palace is beautiful. We had to wait an hour and a half to get in because it was Easter and it seemed like everyone had come here. It's a holiday and mass tourism thing, but the wait was worth it because it's beautiful. Afterwards, we stopped by Brasov for lunch and Bran Castle. I loved it; it was so cool, and at the entrance, there were tons of markets with all kinds of shops. The problem again was the lines; to get in and to visit it, it felt like we were in a procession. The guide Flor was wonderful. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 19 / 2025

Anonimo

Italy

I travelled with friends

Fiorentina numero uno, posti stupendi peccato che per entrare al castello di Pelés abbiamo fatto tre ore e dico tre di fila rischiando di rovinare l intera giornata , un posto splendido rovinato dalla pessima organizzazione per il resto tutto perfetto molto puntuali consiglio all autista di bere meno coca cola Translate this opinion into English.

Fiorentina number one, wonderful places, shame that to enter the castle of Pelés we waited for three hours and I repeat three in line risking ruining the whole day, a splendid place ruined by the terrible organization for the rest everything perfect very punctual I advise the driver to drink less Coca Cola Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 18 / 2025

Antonio

Spain

Las localizaciones son estupendas. Por poner un pero es el poco tiempo del que se dispone para ver los sitios. En Brasov solo tuvimos hora y media y además era la hora de comer. No dio tiempo a nada. Supongo que cuando las carreteras mejoren el tour mejorará considerablemente. La guía muy amable y competente.

The locations are fantastic. The only drawback is the limited time available to see the sites. In Brasov, we only had an hour and a half, and it was lunchtime. We didn't have time for anything. I imagine that when the roads improve, the tour will improve considerably. The guide was very friendly and competent.

El proveedor local intenta que la actividad esté a la altura de las expectativas de todos los participantes. Sentimos que este no haya sido tu caso. Tendremos en cuenta tus comentarios de cara a mejorar el servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

The local provider strives to ensure the activity meets the expectations of all participants. We're sorry this wasn't the case for you. We'll take your comments into account to improve our service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 18 / 2025

Yanira Melero Gómez

Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos encanto el día, fue agotador pero mereció la pena. Lo que más lastimamos fue que en la parada de Brasov sólo tuvimos 1.30 y no dio tiempo a mucho ya q había que comer. Si lo volviese a repetir me llevaría un bocadillo para aprovechar esa hora y media y ver por completo la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

We loved the day; it was exhausting, but worth it. What hurt us most was that we only had 1.30 at the stop in Brasov, which didn't give us much time to do since we had to eat. If I had to do it again, I'd bring a sandwich to take advantage of that hour and a half and see the city completely. Opinion translated. Show original.

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