Peleș Castle, Pelișor Castle & Sinaia Monastery: Private Tour

Three centuries of Romanian royalty in one day, from monastery frescoes to castle interiors

A private tour of Sinaia covers Sinaia Monastery, Peleș Castle and Pelișor Castle over nine hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. You walk through the 17th-century Orthodox monastery and its frescoes, then explore Peleș Castle (the royal family's summer residence until 1948), and Pelișor Castle, built as a residence for King Ferdinand and Queen Marie in Art Nouveau style.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Peles Castle3h
2. Pelisor Castle3h
3. Sinaia Monastery3h

Visit Sinaia Monastery and Castles

• Visit Sinaia Monastery
• Tour Peles Castle
• Explore Pelisor Castle

The experience

The day starts at your hotel and moves through three sites that anchor Romanian royal history. Sinaia Monastery, built 300 years ago, sits along the road to the castles and holds two churches constructed 150 years apart. You'll see the frescoes that mark its Orthodox tradition. Peleș Castle follows: a Neo-Renaissance structure that served as the summer residence of the royal family and remains one of Europe's most impressive castles. Its interiors hold lavish decorations and an extensive art collection that reflect the wealth and taste of the dynasty that built it.

Pelișor Castle, completed in 1902, offers a different scale and style. Designed in Art Nouveau rather than the grander Neo-Renaissance of its neighbor, it was built for the royal heirs Prince Ferdinand and Princess Marie. The smaller, more intimate spaces give a closer look at how the royal family actually lived, in contrast to the formal grandeur of Peleș. Your guide enters the monasteries and explains the sites. The driver remains with the vehicle at the castles themselves, so you move through the interiors at your own pace once inside.

Transport is private throughout the nine-hour span, with an air-conditioned vehicle and pickup from your hotel included. The guide speaks English and manages the route, timing and logistics, so you don't coordinate between sites or worry about how to move between them.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional tour guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour in EnglishUp to 7 per booking · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Only your group takes part. Pickup is included.

Private tour by SUVUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Only your group takes part. To visit Peleș and Pelișor Castles, tickets must be bought online one week ahead. The castles are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 34

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to set your own pace at each of the three royal sites (your guide adjusts timing based on what captures your interest), and need the full nine-hour window to cover all three stops in one day.

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Top questions

What is Peleș Castle and why is it considered one of Europe's most beautiful?

Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance masterpiece built as the summer residence of the Romanian royal family until 1948. Its opulent interiors, lavish decorations and impressive artwork collection make it one of the most impressive castles in Romania and a landmark of European royal architecture.

What can I see inside Sinaia Monastery?

Sinaia Monastery holds beautiful frescoes adorned with vibrant colors across two churches built 150 years apart. The 17th-century Orthodox monastery sits in the Carpathian Mountains and has a three-century history marked by its relationship with the royal family.

How does Pelișor Castle differ from Peleș Castle?

Pelișor Castle is smaller and designed in Art Nouveau style, offering an intimate contrast to the grand Neo-Renaissance of Peleș. Built between 1899 and 1902 as a residence for King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, it provides a glimpse into the personal lives of the royal heirs rather than the formal state spaces of its larger counterpart.

Do I enter all three sites on this tour?

You enter Sinaia Monastery and both castles. Your guide accompanies you through the monastery. At the castles, your driver remains with the vehicle while you explore the interiors at your own pace.

How long is the full tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs nine hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch is not included.