The 15 Best Tours in Bucharest

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town - From Bucharest pickup to the mountain drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17,858 reviews · 12 hours · from $40Our pick

From Bucharest, see Peleș and Bran castles plus Brasov Old Town. Dracula lore, royal rooms, and medieval walls for about $40.

“Adrian was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide, he took good care of us and gave us lots of information regarding the day. Peles castle was closed (it’s closed Mon & Tues) but was beautiful from the outside. Brasov was lovely, we had lunch at La Ceaun which was delicious. Finally, we went to Bran Castle, where we paid to enter the castle. Although reviews were mixed, we were glad we went in. Adrian was not pushy with selling tickets, he gave passengers a QR code where we could buy tickets from the official online retailer, although we opted to pay cash when we arrived at the castle (around £18…”

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Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

2.Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,891 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Full-day Transylvania trip from Bucharest: Peles and Bran castles, free time in Brasov, plus comfy coach, live guides, and optional smartphone audio.

“What a wonderful day, despite the extremely heavy snow Gabriel and the coach driver did a fantastic job. Really impressed with Gabriel, he was helpful polite and funny and certainly knew his stuff. Highly recommend! 🧛‍♂️🏰🚍😘”

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Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

3.Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,919 reviews · from $23

Full-day Transylvania castles from Bucharest: Peleș, Bran and a Brașov Old Town walk. Skip ticket lines, guided in English.

“The day trip was perfect! The time spent on each stop was more than enough. The guide really gave his all to provide a nice experience. The only thing I could say that could be improved, is during pickup, you could have a sign or something to make it more clear which bus is which. There were many buses this morning and we had to check them one by one, to find ours. A more distinct sign could have been more helpful.”

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Guided, Palace of Parliament Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

4.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,182 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Guided 1-hour Palace of Parliament tour in Bucharest with Honor Hallway torsos, Pink Room, Music Hall, and a huge ballroom. $38.

“It was efficient and a good way to guarantee tickets on the day you want them. We tried twice to book directly with the parliament but they were always sold out. Laurențiu (or Romania guide round the parliament) was excellent. He made the tour fun and engaging with witty anecdotes and stories.”

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Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov

5.Day Trip to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brașov

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,049 reviews · 14 hours · from $45

From Bucharest, visit Dracula's Bran Castle, Peles Castle in Sinaia, and Brasov with guided stories, photo stops, and free time to explore.

“It’s a great trip,we admired the beautiful and amazing castles and lovely Brasov.We highly appreciated the tour agency for organizing the visit to tree amazing destinations in one day. Our driver was great,drove steady and quickly,allowing us to have more time to visit and explore. Our guide Santiago was very friendly and professional and talked good care of whole group. Highly recommend this activity!”

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Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

6.Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,933 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Bucharest to Peles, Bran and Brasov in one long day, with castle time, a guided walk in Brasov, and smartphone audio support.

“This tour is ok, but note, it does not include entry fees to the castles. If you choose to pay for entry to the castles its a further 120euros for 2 people. If you decide not go inside, you will be left at a nearby coffee shop, whilst the group and the tour guide go into the castles. You get no guided tour, just transport to the castles. My preference would be that there is an option to book entry in advance. So that I can choose whats best for my budget. I saw the prices on the boards when we got there - cheaper than the 120euros we were…”

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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

7.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,877 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Tour Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament, a Communist-era megastructure. Skip the ticket line, pass key state rooms, and get guided context in 1 hour.

“Very well managed with the reservation and the information update, thank you! The tour is quite short and the guide doesn't speak loudly enough and it was very difficult to hear, even if the information and the stories were very interesting. The maintenance of the building impressed us very bad - windows are very dirty and cables are installed in the ugliest possible way on the stairs and on the halls. It is needed more attention to the maintenance. The chandeliers were so dusty, that they were grey instead of shining and glittering. But all in all was a well spent time and it was interesting. Thank you!”

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Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest

8.Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,804 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Bucharest day trip to Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula) and Brasov, with live commentary, free time, and coach transport.

“There was some confusion at the pick up point because there were so many buses. Eventually sorted & the guide was very friendly & informative. The visit to the Peles Castle was excellent and the hidden message re Bran castle was understood. I was very appreciative that they let me leave the tour in Brasov”

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Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

9.Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,589 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $35

Full-day Transylvania castles from Bucharest, with Peles, Bran, and Brasov walking time. Tickets not included, so plan ahead for lines.

“Not good experience * Dracula castle was overcrowded waiting in line and disappointed by inside * The organisation in your was ok * The Pelee castle was close on Monday I didn't know it after buy a ticket * Conclusion, the tour itself is ok ,not great but they give you what they says , also they could give you info upfront about the closing days before to buy a ticket”

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Palace of Parliament Tours, Skip the Line, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

10.Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,518 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

An hour-long, skip-the-line Parliament Palace tour in Bucharest, with an English guide and Ceaușescu-era history on 3 levels.

“Our tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable about the parliament palace, the history behind it and also Romania’s history. He was charismatic and able to answer questions and engage with the group. He also gave many fun facts about the place and seemed to be very proud of the palace and his country which made the tour very enjoyable. I feel like he taught us a lot about Romania in a fun and passionate way. The parliament palace is definitely worth visiting and not to be missed.”

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Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

11.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,482 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $21Best value

A 2.5-hour Bucharest highlights walk with a live English guide, Cismigiu Gardens pause, and a finish at the Palace of Parliament.

“A really interesting walking tour that includes so many elements of the city. Our guide Ed was the perfect host and made everyone feel welcome and included. Very knowledgeable and he made it fun too. Thanks Ed 👍”

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From Bucharest: Brasov Peles & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour

12.Brasov Peles & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Small-group day trip from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula), and Brasov, with scenic mountain drives and guided tours.

“We had two days in Romania. This is an absolute must!! Narcis was an amazing guide and was giving us interesting history and information. If there is one tour to do in Romania this is it!! The countryside in Romania is breathtaking. I can’t say enough about this trip!”

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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

13.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

One day from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Old Town, with guided stories, free time, and mountain scenery.

“We had a great trip. It was easy to find our bus parked in front of the statues in the morning, and our guide Vladut was terrific. His restaurant recommendations in Brasov were great also. He was entertaining and full of knowledge. We appreciated the independent time to explore on our own also. A nice company and a fun day.”

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Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula’s Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle

14.Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula’s Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 935 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $59

Small-group day trip from Bucharest to Peles, Brasov, and Bran. Comfortable ride, guide stories, and timed castle tickets you buy yourself.

“Great trip,but a very long day mainly because your stuck in traffic queues alot. It felt a very rushed trip because of the length of time.it takes to get through traffic in places, picked up at 8am and got back at 8.45pm, with alot of this on the bus. Was always clock watching so we got back to meeting point on time, peles castle was beautiful, but buy tickets online at least a few days before as a few people on our trip missed out getting inside as no tickets left. Our tour guide Serban was fantastic very knowledgeable, funny and kept us on track with meeting points etc. Bran…”

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Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Tour

15.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 879 reviews · from $31

Bucharest day trip to Peles Castle, Dracula-linked Bran Castle, and Brasov. Guided tours, mountain views, and an old-town walk.

“Great day trip!! I had so so much fun seeing Peles castle, Bran Castle, and Braşov! The bus ride was great too because it goes through the mountains and the views were insane. Peles castle is definitely a must see; it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. I had such a great day, thank you! ❤️”

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