10 Ghost & Vampire Tours in Bucharest That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Diedre Savory

Vlad the Impaler stated his claim to Bucharest in 1459. His citadel on the Dambovita was the first of flotillas of palaces, many of which still stand. Four subway lines and a modern bus network transport visitors and commuters. Nicknamed "Little Paris", Bucharest's elegant early 20th-century architecture shows French influences. Don't miss the Village Museum, Romanian Athenaeum and the Peasant Museum. You can't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world (after the Pentagon).
Restaurants in Bucharest

1. 5-Day Private Dracula's Legends Tour from Bucharest

Trip2Ro
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Spend 5-days on this private tour exploring the legend of Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. Travel throughout Romania to various medieval cities and towns. Visit castles, fortress and more. Relax with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, breakfast and transportation provided by private vehicle.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Entrance tickets to museums, Supplement for Single Room - 120 euro to be payed locally with cah/credit card, Tips for the tour guide / driver

Reviewed By Rene S

Due to the current covid situation, I had a private tour that day, which was awesome. Mathias was a great guide, has a lot of general Romanian knowledge along with historical. This made for great conversation on the way to and from the castles. I highly recommend the tour and would gladly do it again with friends and family in the future.

2. Private Tour: Full-Day Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Râșnov Citadel Tour

TransVision
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Visit two of Romania’s most atmospheric castles on a private 12-hour trip from Bucharest. Travel through the scenic Prahova River Valley and tour 19th-century Peles Castle, a former retreat of Romania’s royals. Then, see the 13th-century Rasnov Citadel before exploring Bran Castle, known as Dracula Castle for its links to the legendary vampire. A stop for lunch (own expense) at a mountain pass village, plus round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included. COVID-19 PROTECTION by TransVision: SMALL GROUPS maximum 5 persons in 8 seats minivan All vans are disinfected after every service. LIVE Audio Guide available for all the group. This way you can keep the legal distance from the guide and have all the info like he is next to you .

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Mb M

Vali is a great guide and took us on a fantastic trip around the sites. .plenty of information and v relaxed. We had great weather an even tho the places were closed on the inside. The views outside were fantastic.

3. One Day Private Tour into Transylvania

Click2travel
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

We can pick you up directly from the airport or your DANUBE Cruise ship port. Visit Sinaia Monastery in Sinaia, followed by Peles Royal Palace; guided tour of the Castle and free time in the gardens (1.5 hours); Continue to the village of Bran, where after one hour of driving arrive at Bran Castle (Dracula). This is the most visited site in Romania, receiving over half a million visitors every year. It is also the perfect place to buy your local souvenirs. The last part of the trip will be in the old town of Brasov.

Inclusions: Transportation by personal air conditioned car for up to three persons/hired minivan for larger groups, All parking fees and fuel

Exclusions: Entrance fees: entrance tickets to Peles Palace and Bran Castle (approx 12 EUR in total), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By jgwreno

We had an exceptional experience traveling from Bucharest to Sibiu, on to Brasov, and returning to Bucharest. Our guide, Catalin, did an amazing job explaining history to us and answering our questions. The highlight was the visit to Dracula's Castle on Halloween, but the whole trip was one highlight after another.

4. On Dracula Footsteps Full Day Tour Small Group

Authentic Romania
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Dracula is a legend and a very famous one. But how did it all start? who was this vampire really? is there any true behind this story? This tour was designed to unravel the mistery and bring in the light the real story and true facts about the medieval ruler Vlad the Impaler, the one associated with Count Dracula.

Inclusions: Licensed english speaking guide, Car or minivan with A.C., Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, Guided tours at all sights included

Exclusions: Entrance fees and Photo fees, Meals

Reviewed By R1621ZHanamariaa

I spent the most beautiful days! I forgot about the pandemic, I forgot about hard times. we are glad to be able to ride the bus again.

5. 2 Days DRACULA Tour : Bucharest-Sibiu-Sighisoara-Brasov-Dracula Castle-Peles Castle

TransVision
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Take a morning drive through the lovely Olt or Prahova Valley. Enjoy the trip and the visit in SIbiu and Sighisoara. Second day continue the trip to Brasov and Rasnov Citadel. Explore medieval Bran Castle, linked to the legend of the vampire Dracula.Small group, maximum 5 persons. COVID-19 PROTECTRION by TransVision: SMALL GROUPS maximum 5 persons in 8 seats minivan All vans are disinfected after every service. LIVE Audio Guide available for all the group. This way you can keep the legal distance from the guide and have all the info like he is next to you .

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation with breakfast 3* or 4* hotel/guest house / pension in Sighisoara ( according to availability), Transport by modern car / mini van ( according to group size, Guide assistance during the whole trip

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Mb M

Vali is a great guide and took us on a fantastic trip around the sites. .plenty of information and v relaxed. We had great weather an even tho the places were closed on the inside. The views outside were fantastic.

6. Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov from Bucharest-Pivate Tour

Agrinio Tour
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

This is a private tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover: - Peles Castle - the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance Castle în Romanian. - Bran (Dracula's) Castle - a national monument and landmark in Romania. - Brasov city - the core of the historical Country of Transylvania.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Photo fees at the Peles Castle, Lunch, Food and drinks

Reviewed By L7879SDalexandrac

Did a day trip today with a guide called Alin. It was an amazing day from start and finish. The guide was informative and full of entuziasm. Beautiful scenery and stunning castel. Many things to photograph. Recommend.

7. Two Castles in Carpathians - Small group experience

Primus Trans
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 12 reviews

Spooky stories, mysteries, legends about cruel vampires… This is how the two castles in Carpathians, Peles and Bran, are regarded. After a tour, travelers have a revelation. Romania is amazingly charming, Peles Castle looks like taken from a post card and instead vampires, they learn stories about loyal kings and daring queens. It is more than a cultural trip that everybody enjoys it, it is a pure, beautiful, Romanian experience. Discover true stories beyond the legends!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, photo fees ( Peles Castle 35 RON/ person)

Reviewed By Ana_Radnev

I have been using Primus Trans for many years and each time the service was excellent and faultless, they are always my first choice and I trust them completely. Always flexible, efficient and available. Recommended without reservation!

8. Peleș Castle, Dracula's Castle & Brașov city. Private tour

Dreamlike Journeys - România
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

This is a day tour which will take you to Dracula's Castle - surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's Dracula. Later you will visit Peleș Castle nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe. In the afternoon we will visit the medieval city of Brasov where we will take a walking tour to the most important attractions in the city: the Black Church, the Rope Street and the City Hall Square. *** Please be informed: This is a shared tour, the tour will be performed only if there are at least FOUR tourists.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Professional tour guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance tickets to Peles (6€), Bran (8€) and Black Church (3€) - per person

Reviewed By HappyJamaicaWanderer

I booked this within 2 hours of the start of the tour on my last day in Belgrade and it was absolutely worth it. My guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and thorough. He even took me to the airport at the end so that I could catch my flight. You know it was a good tour when you feel like you’re leaving the city too soon.

9. The Castles from the Carpathian Mountains! The Fixers Private Tour

The Fixers
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Our guides are very knowledgeable, have lots of experience, speak very good English (some of them other languages as well), drive very comfortable, modern cars (Subaru Forester, Skoda Superb, Renault Laguna, Mercedes Benz Vito, etc) with air conditioning. Our guides are friendly and helpful, flexible, funny, entertaining. At the end of the day, after 10 to 13 hours, you wish the tour was longer! The Fixers Bucharest - tours of unparalleled quality since 2011 - satisfaction guaranteed. If, for any reason, at the end of the tour you are not happy with our service, the guide will refund you 100% of the money we receive for this tour, in cash.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel, Driving and guiding

Exclusions: Parking Fees, Entrance fees to the places we visit

Reviewed By peterbK8063HG

Very enjoyable day for us all. The tour was well paced and the perfect blend of diverse sights and varied landscapes, Adrian was extremely knowledgable and really opened our eyes with some fantastic insights and anecdotes on the history of Romania, and much more. It wasn't information heavy at all, we had lots of laughs too. We would definitely recommend The Fixers for anyone who wishes to explore the beautiful sights of Romania outside of Bucharest.

10. The real Dracula's Castle (Poenari Citadel) and his Palace of Targoviste, Privat

Agrinio Tour
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

This is a privete tour which will take you to the real Dracula's Castle. This place is Poenari Citadel - stand high on a cliff overlooking the Arges River, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Later you will see Targoviste Fortress which is one of the most important medieval monuments in Romania. The legendary Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) built the emblematic Chindia Tower and reinforced the fortress. Our tour include a visit to Curtea de Arges Monastery - one of the most famous monasteries in Romania and a must-see attraction if you’re looking to discover centuries-old religious sites. Vidraru Dam is on our list, the dam's height is 166 metres, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic metres of water.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, We offer flexibility around the pace and itinerary, Entry/Admission - Princely Court, Entry/Admission - Poienari Castle, Entry/Admission - Curtea de Arges Monastery

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By SchaeferMartin79

The tour was well organized and the guide very knowledgeable about history and culture. Transilvania is a wonderful and authentic place so I highly recommended this tour.

TAGS

Share on FacebookTweet about this on TwitterShare on LinkedInPin on PinterestShare on Google+Email this to someoneShare on VkontakteBookmark

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.