Bran Castle Tour: Explore Eastern Europe's Iconic Castle

Embark on a historical journey through Transylvania on this Fortified Churches, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Tour. Explore ancient churches, iconic castles, and ski resorts while learning about their fascinating history.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - A unique and special place, the largest bear welfare project in Europe.
  • Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Famously known as Dracula’s Castle, the most renowned castle in Romania.
  • Cristian Fortified Church - An 18th-century fortified church, typical of Saxon villages.
  • Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View - A 13th-century Saxon defense citadel offering a panoramic view. The citadel is currently under renovation.
  • Poiana Brasov - A popular ski resort.
  • Turnul Alb - The White Tower, part of Brasov’s defense system, offering a great view of the city center.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Parking fees
  • Driver/professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

This is a compact and focused route, featuring numerous attractions within a short distance; it is also quite diverse. During the tour, visitors can explore Bran Castle, arguably the most famous castle in Eastern Europe. The guide will share the history and stories of each location visited.

Additionally, visitors have the option to visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, a unique and special place, and the largest animal welfare project in Europe.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nina_c
Sep 6, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour to the bear sanctuary and Bran Castle. My guide, Florin, shared his extensive knowledge of Romanian history and had no problem waiting while I did the touristy thing at the castle. Would definitely recommend!
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Jacobcracker
Jul 6, 2022
Absolutely reliable and kind tour guide with genuine hospitality and advice - Florin was absolutely the best guide we've had during our honeymoon trip to Europe. He patiently picked us from the Airport and brought us around Brasov for a few days. Absolutely accommodating and he also knew where all the places are, be it the tourist destination or recommendations off the beaten tracks. It's his kind personality that makes it all comfortable to tour with him! Highly recommended! When he discovered we wanted to try out some local cheese, he even offered to give us some of the chives and plants that he grew at home just to make the experience more personal and authentic. We will never forget him and I'm sure you would absolutely be making the right choice in engaging Florin.
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Andreas_r
Jun 15, 2021
The true gems of the tour were the churches - Even though the tour included the touristic favourites Rasnov Fortress and Bran Castle, the true gem of this tour are the fortified churches. Those are required to be unlocked by their caretakers, and were both truly stunning.
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Goplaces776861
Sep 23, 2019
Brand and fortified churches - VERY AMIABLE AND KNOWLEDGABLE GUIDE. He began with a short conversation about Romanian geography and history. Then we were off. You should have some lei (local currency) for church admissions, and you will save considerable time if you buy the Bran tickets in advance. Allow most of a day for this. Truly delightful and informative.
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Pierre-jules_u222
Nov 14, 2018
Excellent tour guide !!! well recommended !! - Florin is the absolute best ! he picked us up at the airport and gave us a 4 day tour of Transylvania, showing us MUCH more than we had bargained for !! hidden remote villages where life has been the same for centuries, this was the true beauty of this tour. Florin is extremely knowledgeable and a super safe driver, I highly recommend his services for a very thorough tour of Romania and Transylvania !!
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Chappy9304
Jan 2, 2018
Wonderful Time in Brasov - I went on the Fortified Churches, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Poiana Brasov Resort Tour with Florin and had a great time. First of all, Florin is very accommodating and he was willing to tailor the tour to best fit my needs. At one point I saw an interesting church that wasn't part of the tour, and he even stopped and gave me a tour of that! Secondly, the tour had a nice, leisurely pace and it never felt rushed or unmanageable. I had more than enough time to walk around, take pictures and ask questions. Florin offers great tours at reasonable prices. I hope to visit Brasov again in the future and I am glad I now know a good tour guide in the region.
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Alonzo
Dec 30, 2017
Florin was a great guide who went... - <p>Florin was a great guide who went out of his way to ensure I got the most out of my short visit to Brasov. He has interesting stories about the region and shows genuine interest in his guests. If I am ever in the region again I know who to contact for other tours.</p>
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Maria
Nov 2, 2017
The sights included in the tour are... - <p>The sights included in the tour are quite diverse (the fortified churches are very quiet, whereas Bran castle is quite popular) and the guide, Florin, knows a lot about them. The views from Rasnov fortress and and a viewpoint close to Poiana Brasov are impressive. I really enjoyed the tour.</p>
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Michael
Oct 21, 2017
This was an excellent trip and the... - <p>This was an excellent trip and the guide was extremely helpful and informative.</p>
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Onituca
Jan 1, 2020
Romanians visit Romania - We went on a tour with Florin just before New Years and he was very surprised that we were romanian, as most of the people he is touring with are foreigners. Although I know a lot of things about my country, Florin let us know about the specific german side of Transylvania. A lot of precious information and I will surely use it in the future. The tour is also well thought due to it including various objectives from different types of buildings which are relevant to this area's historic complexion. Thank you very much for your guiding and a happy new year, Florin!
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