Tourists with children walking up stone steps to Bran Castle, Romania.
Peles Castle exterior with ornate towers and lush gardens in Sinaia, Romania.
Peles Castle wall details with intricate frescoes and ornate woodwork.
Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.
Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.
Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.
Courtyard view inside Cantacuzino Palace with stone buildings and central garden.

From Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Cantacuzino Castle ('Wednesday Castle') Tour

Bucharest
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Explore Bucharest’s rich history with this tour that takes you to three of Romania's most fascinating castles—Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle, also known as the 'Wednesday Castle.' This journey offers a glimpse into medieval architecture and royal heritage in one day. Experience the charm of these historic landmarks without the hassle of planning each visit individually.

Full-day tour from Bucharest to three iconic castles with audio guides and live commentary in English, Spanish, or Italian outside the sites.

Visit Peles Castle, a fairytale neo-Renaissance palace nestled in the Carpathians, once the summer residence of Romania’s royal family.

Step inside Bran Castle, famed as Dracula’s lair, and Cantacuzino Castle, the lavish 20th-century marvel featured in Netflix's Wednesday series.

Drive through the Carpathian Mountains, passing dense forests, winding roads, and storybook villages nestled in scenic Transylvanian valleys.

Choose a live guided tour in English, Spanish, or Italian, or opt for a multilingual audio guide experience (no live guide).

Full-day bus tour from Bucharest

English/Spanish or Italian-speaking guide (option based)

Visit to Peles Castle, Cantacuzino & Bran Castle (excluding entry fee)

Audio guide (inside the castles)

Audio guided tour in Hebrew, Chinese, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, German, French & Russian – outside the castles (option based)

Entrance fees to Peles, Cantacuzino & Bran Castles (Peles Castle 100 RON, Bran Castle 70 RON, Cantacuzino Castle 70 RON)

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Food & drinks

Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.

Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.

What’s not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Entrance tickets to the castles are not included and must be purchased on the day of the tour with assistance from the guide.

  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; on these days, the visit will focus on the exterior and gardens.

  • Tour duration may exceed 12 hours due to traffic conditions.

Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.

Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.

Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.

Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.

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Operating hours

Peles Castle

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:15am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:15am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:15am - 5:00pm
Sunday
9:15am - 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Bran Castle

Monday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

An English/Spanish or Italian-speaking guide is included. Alternatively, you can opt for a multilingual audio guide experience outside the castles in languages like Hebrew, Chinese, and more.
You'll visit Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle during the full-day trip from Bucharest.
The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, or Italian. Alternatively, you can choose a multilingual audio guide experience outside the castles.
No, entrance fees for Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle are not included. You'll need to purchase them on-site with assistance from your guide.
No, food and drinks are not provided as part of this tour. You may need to bring your own or purchase them locally.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, the tour will focus only on the exterior and gardens of the castle.
Alcohol and drugs are not allowed at any point during the tour. This is a strict policy for all participants.
The tour may take longer than 12 hours depending on traffic conditions and other factors along the route.
Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the locations visited.
The tour includes a full-day bus ride from Bucharest to the three castles, with drop-off and pickup at designated locations along the route.

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