Private Tours

Day Trip To Discover Dracula's Life Journey - Private Tour

Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania, on a private Dracula-themed day trip.

Bran Castle in Romania, part of Dracula's life journey private day trip.

Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania, on a private Dracula life journey day trip.

Highlights

Decide what is fact and fiction about Dracula's story on this full-day guided tour
Climb 1480 steps to reach the ruined Poienari Fortress, Vlad the Impaler's home
Enjoy a private tour of Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle
Take a walk in the Old Town of Brasov and discover legends in every corner
Pass by iconic landmarks like Catherine’s Gate, Schei Gate, and the Black Church
Enjoy an exclusive lecture about Dracula & Vlad the Impaler

Inclusions

Licensed English guide
Hotel transfers
Transportation in a modern and comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan (depending on group size)
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
VIP skip-the-line admission
Bottled water
Free WiFi in all the vehicles

Exclusions

Lunch
Photo fees
Gratuities

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Before the times of sparkly vampires (courtesy Twilight), the original bloodsucking creature of the night was Count Dracula. On this tour, you will look for clues about his life (in the 15th century, he was called Vlad the Impaler) in Transylvania. Climb the 1,480 steps to see Poenari Castle, said to be the home of Vlad the Impaler. Next, enjoy a guided tour of the mysterious Bran Castle with its imposing towers, perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock. It owes its popularity to Bram Stoker's book, Dracula. Although Stoker never visited Transylvania, he relied on research and imagination to visualize the stomping ground of Count Dracula.

Once you're done exploring Bran Castle, your next stop is the medieval part of the city of Brasov. Famous for its Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. The city was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site. Eventually, the Saxons settled in here as one of the seven walled citadels. Brasov still exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as a backdrop in many period films. Stroll through the old town center, and see the Black Church, the Council Square, and the Hirche House. Admire the many Baroque-style buildings from the Austro-Hungarian times and bask in the beauty of the Black Church, the largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

This tour is not wheelchair-accessible
Photography is allowed (no flash and tripods)
Make sure to wear warm clothing as temperatures can drop down to low levels here

Itinerary

Poienari Castle
Bran Castle
Brasov

Timings

Daily at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel
If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location
Make sure to arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel