Top Bucharest Day Trips

Explore the remains of Dracula’s Castle on this small-group day trip from Bucharest. Meet your English-speaking guide in Bucharest, then travel by minibus to Transylvania. Admire the scenery beyond the window on the leisurely drive into the country, an ideal prelude to two of Romania’s most stunning castles, Peles Castle and Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Hit the charming city of Brasov in south Transylvania. Please note that when Peles Castle is closed, you visit the Cantacuzino Palace instead.

Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov.

Set off for Transylvania from Bucharest during this guided tour that includes round-trip transport to Bran Castle and Peles Castle. Along with both optional castle visits, enjoy a walking tour of Brasov before your guide sets you free in the medieval town to enjoy some independent time.

Explore the medieval history of Romania’s southerly neighbor on a full-day tour to Bulgaria. Departing from Bucharest, cross the border into the foothills of the Balkan Mountains and Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times. Learn about Bulgarian history from your guide while visiting regional highlights including the Tsaravets Fortress, St Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery and Arbanasi Village.

Wander through Transylvania’s historic castles on this private day trip from Bucharest. See for yourself why Transylvania’s castles have amassed such an infamous reputation. Follow your knowledgeable guide through mysterious corridors, up spooky stairwells and into potentially haunted rooms. Along the way, you’ll learn the real stories behind these mythical buildings. See Bran Castle, where the legend of Dracula still lingers, and Peles Castle in Sinaia set in the enchanting Carpathian Mountains.

Discover the best of Transylvania and its landmarks on a 2-day small-group tour. Visit iconic locations like Bran Castle, Brasov, and Sighisoara, and learn about the area's legends, culture, and cuisine from your tour guide. Round-trip transport, overnight accommodation, and breakfast are included for your convenience.

Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from Bucharest to Bran Castle — the inspiration for Dracula’s Castle. On the journey, your local guide will weave tales of Transylvania’s history and mythology as you journey through its majestic countryside. The trip starts with a guided tour of the Dracula's Castle, learn the facts and fictions around Vlad the Impaler. Take your trip to the next level by going 30 metres underground the castle to the Time Tunnel. The unique construction, 100% Romanian, was designed to describe the history and culture of the Bran Castle using a state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition. After the tour, you will have around 3 hours to have lunch in Brasov and explore the city before following your local guide on a fascinating tour of this impressive city.

Even if you just have a day to see Transylvania, fit in Romania’s top castles on this small-group tour from Bucharest. Travel through the Prahova Valley, a winter sports hot-spot, as you follow the footsteps of royalty at fairytale-like Peles Castle. Then, learn about the famous legends of Vlad the Impaler, the main character from Bram Stoker's novel, at ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ also known as Bran Castle before returning to Bucharest.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Bucharest on this small-group tour to Ruse in northern Bulgaria, with hassle-free transfer from your hotel via air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the city’s top attractions, including the Rousse Museum of History and Sveta Troitsa Cathedral, and learn more about the region’s rich heritage from your professional guide.

Transylvania is one of Romania’s most famous regions, but its distance from the capital can be challenging for visitors with limited time. Tick off top Transylvanian attractions in one day on a private trip to Brasov, Bran Castle, and Peles Castle from Bucharest, traveling with ease via air-conditioned vehicle. Avoid hidden costs with entrance fees, a walking tour, and round-trip transportation from your Bucharest hotel included.

Escape the bustling capital and explore Transylvanian highlights on a full day tour from Bucharest. Visit Castle Bran, LiBEARty Sanctuary, Brasov, and the Rasnov Fortress on a comprehensive journey through the region, gaining insight into the region from your host’s commentary. Travel the Carpathian landscape with ease via air-conditioned minivan and benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience.

Leave the bustle of Bucharest behind and head for Romania's favorite holiday destination on a private tour to the beautiful Black Sea coast. In Constanta, dig into the area’s ancient history at an archaeology museum, learn about Romanian folk art traditions, and step inside the country’s largest mosque. Then, soak up some sun and relaxed local culture on the sandy beaches of Mamaia, a popular seaside resort known as the ‘Pearl of the Black Sea.’

The Gothic landmarks of Transylvania are dark, dramatic, and dispersed throughout the region’s mountainous landscapes. Travel with ease between three Transylvania highlights, including Peles Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), on this private full-day tour from Bucharest. Delve into legends of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler, and visit Brasov’s Black Church, an imposing 13th-century church. On this private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov are included.

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe.

Enjoy a small group tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe. Stroll in the magical city of Brasov in Transylvania.

This Bucharest city tour gives you the best opportunity to see the most important sites in Bucharest enjoying a panoramic city tour, visit landmarks like the The Palace of the Parliament, the Patriarchal Palace and Church, Constitution Square, National Theater, Victory Avenue, Revolution Square, University Square, Athenaeum and more. We take a tour inside in the Parliament Palace – the second largest building in the world. You will see the Romanian Village Museum. We go inside în to the mansion of former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Bucharest and spend the day exploring Transylvania during this full-day small-group tour. Head to the city of Zarnesti to visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, home to almost 90 rescued brown bears. Then head to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle, to learn about the history and legends of the area before driving past the Carpathian Mountains back to Bucharest.

Start a great day trip from Bucharest towards Transylvania. Go outside the city and admiring breathtaking landscapes and beautiful landmarks. This trip will take you to Sinaia, a pearl of the Carpathians, here you will visit the Royal castle of Peles - home of the Romanian Royal Family. Bran Castle is where you will discover the myth and facts of the fortress also known as Dracula's Castle. Admiring the breathtaking views of the mountains will be available if weather will also be kind to us. The historical center of the medieval town of Brasov has a unique charm, cobbled streets, beautiful houses, the Council Square, Black Church and the old gates to the city are some of the important landmarks of the city. Please take into account that Mondays and Tuesdays Peles Castle is Closed for inside visit between 01 februarie 2020 – 30 martie 2020 and only Mondays between 01 februarie 2020 – 30 martie 2020.

Taste your way through Bucharest’s most charming and unusual ‘mahallas,’ or neighborhoods, on a small-group food tour. Venture beyond crowded squares and Communist architecture to discover the Romanian capital’s quieter, Belle Époque quarters, where Old World elegance meets bohemian flair. Along the way, pop in to lively markets, specialty shops, and cafes to sample the best of artisan Romanian cuisine like goats-milk cheese, cured meat, homemade bread, craft beer, and Wallachian doughnuts.

Venture deep into the heart of Transylvania to visit two of Romania’s most magnificent castles and the medieval town of Brasov on this day trip. Step into the life of Romanian royalty at sumptuous Peles Castle, a fairytale-like summer retreat surrounded by forest and still adorned with immaculate period decor. Then, connect with the country's notorious vampiric lore at Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ thanks to its chilling Gothic chambers and turrets that seem to be plucked straight from a horror movie.

Our driver will wait for you in Bucharest International Airport with your name written on an iPad in front of the flower shop. He will take your luggage and drive you safe to your destination in Bucharest.

Explore Bucharest’s bohemian charm, oversized structures, and Communist legacy on a half-day city sightseeing tour. Get a taste for Romanian peasant life at the impressive, open-air Village Museum and stroll down charming Old World streets in the historic city center. Learn about Bucharest’s tumultuous modern history and see the lasting marks of Communism at Revolution Square and the world record–setting Palace of Parliament, built by former dictator Ceausescu.

Tour one of the most impressive buildings in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world, on a convenient guided tour. You’ll get to explore the inside of the Romanian Parliament building with an informative local guide, so you’ll leave with a greater understanding of Romania’s history and politics. It’s a must-visit sight in Bucharest, and will help you understand the huge role that Nicolae Ceausescu played in shaping Romania.

Explore Romania’s Black Sea coast on a full-day tour from Bucharest. Venture east through scenic Dobrogea, a region first colonised by the Greeks and Romans, and visit Constanta, one of the Black Sea’s oldest ports. Take a walking tour to view its seafront art nouveau Casino, Roman Mosaic, and Archaeology Museum before relaxing at the popular beach resort of Mamaia. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with entrance fees at own expense.