Top Transylvania Tickets & Passes

Hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful roads, the Transfagarasan Highway is must-do during your time in Romania. Beginning in Brasov, this 10-hour tour takes you to spectacular Transylvania sites such as Balea Lake and Waterfall, the Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, where you'll ascend 1,500 steps to the castle's hilltop perch. Absorb magical views of the Fagaras Mountains and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov on this small-group tour, limited to 7 people.  Please note: The Transfagarasan Road is partially closed. Reopening late June 2018. 

Forget the hassle of navigating public transport and discover iconic Transylvania on a private day trip to Bran Castle and Brașov from Bucharest. Gain insight into the region’s history and vampiric legends from your guide as you traverse the mountainous landscape with ease, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees to attractions included in the price.

Don’t let limited time in Transylvania stop you ticking off all of the top sights. This express tour, which is designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, reduces transit time by transporting you between three top attractions in air-conditioned comfort. You’ll get the inside scoop on Peles Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide.

Hike among the spectacular Carpathian Mountains on a guided, small-group tour of Piatra Craiului National Park from Brașov. Follow one of two routes on a half-day hike through alpine meadows, fragrant forests and country villages that seem untouched by time. See the cavernous Zarnesti Gorge, and learn about the traditional rural industries of cheese-making and shepherding. Refuel with hearty Romanian fare at either a mountain hut or a local village. Numbers are limited to eight people for a personalized hiking experience.

Experience some of Transylvania's lesser-known natural and cultural treasures on this full-day combo tour from Sibiu. Take the scenic alpine Transfagarasan highway, one of Europe's highest road, into the Fagaras Mountains, where you'll hike to the glacial Balea Lake. Admire the diverse architecture of Romania at the Gothic Cistercian Abbey near Cârţa and the stately 18th-century Brukenthal Palace, a masterwork of Baroque style.

Sometimes, noisy crowds can detract from the spooky atmosphere of Bran Castle (Dracula Castle). Feel like you have the landmark all to yourself during an after hours tour that heightens the eerie ambience of the castle, which is said to have inspired Bram Stoker to write the Gothic masterpiece, Dracula. During this private tour, you’ll benefit from both the undivided attention and insider knowledge of your guide.

If you're traveling on a budget or not a fan of tour groups, you can still skip the line at Bran Castle, one of Transylvania's most popular attractions. Make your own way to Bran Village and get escorted straight inside ‘Dracula’s Castle’ by a guide, who will give you a brief orientation and an audio guide, if available. Then you're free to tour the Gothic chambers, secret passageways, and towers of this fairy tale estate at your own pace.

Spend two days immersed in the medieval legends and dramatic scenery of Transylvania on this guided tour from Brasov that combines the best of Romanian culture and nature. Hike among the most majestic peaks of the Carpathians in Piatra Craiului National Park, tap into the region’s vampiric lore at Bran Castle, and imagine medieval sieges at imposing Rasnov Fortress. Get a taste of mountain village life with an overnight stay at a local guesthouse and included meals.

If you’re looking to satisfy your appetite for adventure, then this 5-hour tour of the Canionul Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders Canyon) is for you. Beginning in Brasov, this tour takes you to the renowned gorge, famed for the ladders and bridges that weave between its waterfalls and rock formations. After a scenic hike through meadows and forests, descend into the canyon and explore under the guidance of your professional instructor. This small-group tour, limited to eight people, can be customized according to your fitness level and ability.

Learn the real-life story behind the legend of Dracula on this two-for-one guided tour, which covers Bran Castle and Sighisoara. Follow in the footsteps of Vlad Dracul, a Walachian leader better known as Vlad the Impaler, through the UNESCO-listed medieval landmarks. Tours include a complimentary shot of Romanian brandy, plus private transportation from Cluj Napoca.

Hike one of Europe's most beautiful and mythical mountain ranges on this 4-night trekking tour in the Carpathains. Venture into the Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park with a licensed mountain guide, and scale the peaks with full days of moderate to strenuous hiking, earning fantastic views over the Romanian countryside. Stay overnight in traditional village guesthouses, and replenish your energy with all included meals, including a memorable lunch at a local sheep farm.

Travel between the far-flung attractions of Transylvania without worrying about getting lost on rural roads on this day trip, designed with visitors on a time budget in mind. In an intimate small group limited to seven people, you’ll visit Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), and Rasnov Fortress and benefit from both the personalized attention and insider knowledge of your guide.

Meet your driver-guide at your hotel from Brasov in the late afternoon and set off by air-conditioned minivan or car ,and you will go by car for about 30 minutes in the forests around Brasov . As you travel, gain fascinating insights into the brown bears, hearing how they can grow to enormous sizes, with some males reaching up to 770 pounds (350 kgs). Learn about their lives in the wild, and how their sharp sense of smell is vital in ensuring their survival. We will meet with the Rangeer who will show us the rules that we have to respect in the habitat of the bears.Then we will walk about 20 minutes or with a jeep to the observatory . Here we will see the brown bears in their environment. We will photograph males, females with chickens and their interaction. After about two hours, we leave the observer, we will return to the van.You will be left in Brasov at your hotel. You will have wonderful memories of the wild life of the brown bear seen in the forest.

Bran Castle is famous as a legendary landmark associated with Dracula, but there’s plenty more to learn inside its historic walls. Breeze past the queues with skip-the-line access to explore the castle’s royal complex, and learn about its history and legends from your guide. Avoid hidden costs with entrance and photography fees included in the price, leaving you free to capture memorable snaps of the Gothic fortress.

We are going to start cycling from low altitude at a small market from where we will have a magnificent view over Mount Fagaras and Balea Waterfall . After few kilometres we will get into the most interesting mountain highway builded in Romania in the years of comunism . The views displayed during the trip are amazing , the mountains that surround the way show their majestic peaks during the whole way . We will see in the way up , much closer to our eyes , the Balea Waterfall and after a while we will reach the top at altitude 2034 where a peasant market and the well known Balea Lake will be displayed . After visiting all the interesting touristic points a descent full of adrenaline back to the starting place will follow . Please be aware that during the winter the transportation to the lake is possible by cablecar only .

Though Bucharest is a vibrant city worth exploring, no trip to Romania is complete without visiting its historic castles. To see more of Romania's top sights in less time, book this private, full-day tour from Bucharest. Enjoy the drive with impressive views of the Carpathian Mountains, and visit top attractions including Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the Black Church—at your own expense. As you cross the country, enjoy your guide's live commentary.

Discover the natural wonders and remote villages of Romania on an eight-hour 4x4 tour. The itinerary can be completely customized based on your interests.  Your private vehicle allows you to traverse dense forests and mountain roads with ease. Enjoy a leisurely hike up to Ecem Peak with your private guide. Later, drive to quaint villages well off the beaten tourist path to get a glimpse at true Romanian culture.

The UTV Tours will offer you a day or half day of fun discover of the hills, forests and mountains of the Brasov region. You will enjoy your time in our UTVs, driving through off-road paths and discover new places in Brasov region. You will have a break at a chalet where you will serve the lunch and after on your way back you will continue the fun. ***The driver needs a driving license!

Travel with ease between scattered Transylvanian highlights on a day trip from Brasov that includes Bran Castle, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and a tour of the city itself. Enjoy views of the rural landscape from your air-conditioned coach, and gain insight into the region’s history and legends from your professional guide. Avoid hidden costs with all entrance fees included, as well as a traditional lunch in Bran Village.

Brasov , a historic town surrounded by majestic mountain peaks , virgin forests crossed by amazing mountain paths . You are going to have a wonderfull day trip to the peaks of ones of the mountais that show their beauties from the heights of their chalet : Mount PIATRA MARE - Piatra Mare Chalet Mount BUCEGI - Malaiesti Chalet Mount Piatra Craiului - Curmatura Chalet

Packing multiple attractions into one day while on vacation can be hard if you don’t rent a car. This Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and Brasov tour provides rides in an air-conditioned vehicle for a stress-free day. Skip the entrance lines, and go on a guided tour of the inside of Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress. Then, afterward, tour the medieval city of Brasov with a guide.

In the morning you will be transferred to Aposu, at Villa Abbatis, the starting location of your adventurous day trip. After your arrival at Villa Abbatis, we take  Stejerișu (Probstdorf) path, where a small Saxon community is still to be found and is happy to share their stories with us. We will go up in the Speck Tour and taste speck, green onions, oven-baked bread and the local brandy. Mr Misch will explain all about this old custom of keeping speck supplies up in the tower and why Saxons were not allowed to touch their own supply until the first thunder in the new year was to be heard. For those of you who are vegetarians, there is a variety of cheeses available. After we start eating in the tower and under the spell of brandy we are going for a proper lunch cooked Saxon. Don’t eat too much even if is delicious because we still have to walk around in the village and talk about the local architecture than take the way back. 

Fully immerse yourself in Romanian wildlife on a private brown bear watching excursion in the Carpathian forests. Follow your private guide to a secluded hide where you’ll enjoy three uninterrupted hours of nature observation to maximize your chances of bear sightings. Listen to entertaining stories about the Communist dictator Ceausescu to pass the time. You can feel secure at all times, as your guide is armed for extreme situations.

Check off three of the Carpathian Mountains key sights on this day trip from Brașov. Travel from your city hotel into the heart of the Carpathians, Europe's longest volcanic mountain chain. Visit Peleș Castle, a former residence of the Romanian royal family; sample sparkling wine at the renowned Rhein Azuga wine cellar; and trek through the woodland to Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari). Numbers limited to eight participants on this small-group tour.