Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Rasnov Fortress: A Glimpse into Romania's Rich History and Wildlife
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Brașov
Explore Romania's rich history and wildlife with a visit to Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Rasnov Fortress. Observe brown bears, tour a medieval castle, taste traditional spirits, and enjoy bonus stops.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Guided tour inside of the Bran Castle, as well as in the outdoor English garden.
  • Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View - Guided tour of the Rasnov fortress with time for souvenirs.
  • Palincaria Transilvania - Learn how Palinca is made in Romania, taste it for free and purchase something to take back home.
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Guided tour of the brown bear sanctuary.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
  • Licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets to the landmarks.
Additional Information
  1. Take a peek at a collection of about 118 brown bears at the European’s biggest Brown Bear Sanctuary located in Zarnesti.

  2. Explore the renowned Bran Castle, which originally functioned as a military defense structure, later as a customs checkpoint, and ultimately, as a Romanian royal family’s summer retreat. This medieval stronghold, with a touch of royal elegance, also has connections to the well-known Dracula myth. In addition to touring the castle, there’s an opportunity to shop for souvenirs at the marketplace located at the base of this iconic structure.

  3. Before venturing towards the Rasnov fortress, we’ll make a quick stopover at a local Palinca distillery. Here, you can sample traditional Romanian spirits made from plums, apricots, cherries, pears, and other fruits. You’ll also gain insight into the production process and have the option to purchase some to bring home.

  4. The Rasnov citadel is a farmers’ fortress boasting awe-inspiring scenery. A private tour of this significant site will be provided by your designated guide.

  5. We may have time for some additional quick detours.

Location
Corpul T
Bulevardul Eroilor
If you don't require pickup from location we can meet near the Aro Hotel parking. That's right across the street from the Central park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Daryl
May 11, 2024
Great day trip from Braşov - We really enjoyed our day trip to see the bear rehab center followed by Bran Castle. Vlad also found time to take us to an artisanal Palinca distillery and we also had a lovely walk around the Raznov citadel. Vlad’s knowledge of Romanian history really put things into context
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Sophiemj2534js
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing tour - highly recommend! - I really enjoyed my tour with Vlad, he was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and answered all my questions about the history of Romania! Well worth the money and a great way to visit multiple highlights in one day.
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Ameenas25
Sep 30, 2023
Amazing tour! Brilliant guide! - Vlad was great - knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, organised. Highlight our of trip to Brasov. The bear sanctuary is interesting but somber when you learn about the bears’ history. The castle and citadel are interesting for the history and folklore.
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Adventure665583
Aug 31, 2023
A great day full of nature and history! - Vlad’s experience and personality made this trip one to remember. Although it was raining the bears were close by and the guide delivered the information very well and with humour.inside information made Bran Castle and Dracula come to life. Thanks Vlad
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Staceym857
Aug 2, 2023
Excellent day out! - The tour with Vlad was excellent! I would encourage anyone coming to Brasov to book this tour with him, Especially if you are a solo traveller. He changed the order of places we visited to ensure I got the best experience and to avoid the crowds. Because Vlad is an experienced tour guide we received excellent service from each venue. He gave a great overview of the history of Brasov and provided extra tip and facts throughout the day. Highly recommended.
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Photoradavies
Jul 19, 2023
Great tour and guide - Really enjoyed our tour with Vlad. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, showing us the area and sharing the interesting history of Romania along the way.
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Atleha
Jun 12, 2023
A great day with insights and surprises - I signed up for this trip quite late the day before the trip. I had a few questions before ordering, and contacted on WhatsApp. Good communication, and I could sign up there directly. The inner part of the citadel is closed now, so we could only see the outer part. But Vlad had many things to tell from the history of the place, and the significance of the location. Next was Bran Castle, which is a royal castle, and not a vampire place. Well, they do have a few rooms the Vlad the Impaler, but the're not that important. What is important is the castle's importance for the rumanian royal family, and the role of the place at the border between Valakia and Transilvania. And again, Vlad (the tourguide) gives a overview of the history. The palinka destillery was ok, and I bought a cool bootle of peer palinka to bring home. The beer sanctuary was closed, but Vlad made a deal for us to see the feeding of wild brown bears in the forest. We could watch for an hour inside a cabin with big windows, a group og 8 wild bears only 20 meters away. This are has a huge population of wild bears, and feeding them in the forest is one of the ways to keep them away from the villages and farm animals nearby. Vlad is a great guide, telling things in a balanced way, about the things we see, and about area in general. A very good company for the day. Thank you!!
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Kronosanuj
May 30, 2023
Probably the best local guide in Brasov - Vlad is an amazing Guide, knows absolutely everything about the place inside-out and his knowledge will guarantee that you get to know everything about Transylvania! The history, the geography and current affairs as well! The car he brought for the trip was very clean with two bottles of water in the backseat (we were a couple travelling with Vlad) and some snacks as well! I highly recommend travelling with him if you're in Brasov......
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Alex
May 10, 2023
Highly recommended - We had a great time on our Airbnb experience with Vlad! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, Palinca distillery, and Rasnov citadel, and he really made the day memorable for us. Seeing Bran Castle up close was definitely a highlight, and we also enjoyed the other great locations and views that Vlad showed us. Overall, it was a well-organized and planned day, and we definitely got good value for the cost. Highly recommend!
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R5102
Sep 28, 2022
Amazing guide, coolest attractions - Book this experience! Our guide was very kind and extremely knowledgeable! This is the best way to see Brașov's most interesting attractions and learn about this beautiful part of Romania. He even gave us a restaurant recomandation for after the tour (that we loved). Mulțumesc, Vlad!!!
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