Private Castles Tour from Brasov: Peles, Bran & Cantacuzino
You pick which castles to see and how long to spend at each one.
A private castles tour from Brasov lets you choose between Peles Castle alone or a combination of Peles, Bran Castle and Cantacuzino Castle, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and flexible time at each stop. You explore Peles Castle's Neo-Renaissance interiors in Sinaia, walk through Bran Castle's narrow staircases and royal rooms on a rocky hilltop, and tour Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, the real filming location of Nevermore Academy from Netflix's "Wednesday," with panoramic views of the Bucegi Mountains. Entrance tickets are optional at booking.
Options for this experience
4 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Visit Peles, Bran, and Cantacuzino Castles
- Pickup from accommodation in Brasov
- Travel to Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Explore Peles Castle interiors and grounds
- Travel to Bran Castle
- Tour Bran Castle and explore market outside
- Travel to Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle and gardens
- Return to Brasov accommodation
- Peles Castle 1h 30m
- Bran Castle 1h 30m
- Cantacuzino Castle 1h 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- professional driver in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- guided tour at Peles Castle and Cantacuzino Castle provided by the castles' own on-site guides.
- entrance tickets to all three castles (depending on the option you select at checkout).
- Wednesday to Sunday 08:30
Information
Private tour from Brasov through three Romanian castles in a single day with flexible stops and a driver who waits.
Compare the 12 alternatives
The experience
Most Brasov castle tours lock you into a fixed itinerary with set time at each stop. This one lets you decide: visit Peles Castle on its own, or combine it with Bran and Cantacuzino. Your private driver picks you up from your hotel and waits at each location while you explore at your own pace, so there's no rushing through a group schedule or waiting for others to finish.
Peles Castle in Sinaia is a former royal residence built in Neo-Renaissance style with richly decorated rooms. Bran Castle sits on a rocky hilltop and draws visitors for its connection to Dracula legend and its history as the residence of Queen Marie of Romania, with a market at its base selling local crafts and traditional food. Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, built in neo-Romanian style in the early 20th century, is known worldwide as the real-life Nevermore Academy from the Netflix series "Wednesday". You'll recognize scenes from the show as you walk the castle grounds and gardens, which overlook the Bucegi Mountains.
Entrance tickets are included depending on which option you choose at checkout, or you can skip them and buy on-site. The tour runs between four and ten hours depending on how many castles you visit and how long you spend exploring. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a live English-speaking guide is provided at Peles and Cantacuzino. Bran Castle is self-guided unless you book tickets there.
Top questions
What is Cantacuzino Castle and why is it famous?
Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni is a neo-Romanian style castle built in the early 20th century at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. It became widely known as the real filming location for Nevermore Academy in Netflix's "Wednesday," and visitors can walk the grounds and gardens to recognize scenes from the show while enjoying panoramic mountain views.
Can I visit just Peles Castle instead of all three?
Yes. You can book the Peles Castle-only option at checkout and skip Bran and Cantacuzino entirely. Your driver will take you to Peles in Sinaia and wait while you explore the Neo-Renaissance interiors and royal rooms at your own pace.
Do I have to buy entrance tickets in advance?
Entrance tickets are optional. You can include them when you book for a hassle-free experience, or leave them out and purchase them on-site at each castle. The choice depends on which option you select at checkout.
What is Bran Castle known for?
Bran Castle is one of Romania's most visited landmarks, perched on a rocky hilltop and widely known as "Dracula's Castle" due to its connection to Bram Stoker's novel and the legend of Vlad the Impaler. It was also the former residence of Queen Marie of Romania, and visitors walk through narrow staircases and richly furnished rooms to explore both the royal history and the Dracula mythology surrounding it.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs between four and ten hours depending on which castles you visit and how much time you spend at each one. Your driver waits at every stop, so you set the pace.
Is a guide included at all three castles?
Peles Castle and Cantacuzino Castle each have on-site guides provided by the castles themselves. Bran Castle is self-guided unless you purchase tickets there, in which case you can explore it on your own or with a guide depending on what the castle offers.
Operated by MRK DRIVE. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
Private Castles Tour from Brasov: Peles, Bran & Cantacuzino
4h–10h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 140 per person
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.