From Brasov: Discover Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress

4 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress, in a small group tour.

Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress, in a small group tour. Departing from Braşov, the half-day hinur tour begins with a stop at Râșnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero.on

The recommendations of our tour guides:

We are always eager to ensure that our guests have a wonderful time while participating in our tours.  Organizing private and small group tours allows us to be flexible with time and always have opportunities for breaks.
Usually, we arrive in Bran around mid-day, and after visiting Bran Castle, our guests can have some free time on the premises and nearby the castle grounds for lunch, shopping, or photographing the area.
In the Tea House, a small restaurant located in the castle’s courtyard, one can usually try the Funeral Cake, a porridge-like dessert featuring walnuts, raisins, rum, and more. In Romania, the funeral cake, called Coliva, is usually served at funerals and commemoration of deceased loved ones. It pairs well with a good cup of coffee or tea.
Nearby the castle entrance a small souvenir market is located, our favorite stall is selling traditional masks and handcrafted objects and textiles.  Please ask your guide to point it out to you!
Our guests have the option to choose between a proper sit-down meal or something quick on the go. Near the castle entrance, a small souvenir market is located. Our favorite stall sells traditional masks, handcrafted objects, and textiles. The same market features food stalls; one of the most popular ones sells Romanian Hot Dogs (local sausage sandwiches), and Hanul Bran restaurant offers a wide variety of tasty Romanian cuisine.


What's included?

    Professional Driver/guide
    Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brasov outside of old town only

    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity

    Food and drinks
    Gratuities
    Entrance fees at the museums: Bran Castle - 90 - 200 lei (bran-castle.com) / Rasnov Fortress 10 lei

    Please note
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Small group tour
    • RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment! However, we can still visit the outside walls and exterior courtyard as follows:

    Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the entrance to the garden, will be accessible only with an admission ticket.

    Ticket details:

    ▪ The fee is 10 lei/person for visitors over 12 years old;
    ▪ Children under 12 years old enjoy free entry.
    ▪ Tickets can be purchased exclusively on-site, by card only (POS available).

    • Starting August 1, 2025, guided  tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the castle's  official guides or independently, without the assistance of our tour  guide, due to Bran Castle's new policies—more details can be found on  their website.
    • Sturdy hiking footwear is recommended.
    • MONDAY BRAN CASTLE IS OPENED AT 12:00.
    • All year round - try to avoid week-ends
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
    • Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
    What to bring