Customer reviews of tours in Bucharest

The Pele's Castle was gorgeous inside but the amount of people, traffic and renovations outside made it less than perfect. We were limited in time too. Didn't get to read everything but the day was long enough so understandable.

Lulia was great and she was very supportive and caring for me as an American. She ensured I’m taken care of during the tour and was always checking with me and others to ensure we understood everything.

It was a really good day overall, although it was very long. Eugen, our guide was absolutely fantastic and gave so much useful and interesting information all day. The coach was comfortable and cool. The 12 hours turned into 15 due to awful traffic delays on the journey back, though this was not the tour operator’s fault. We would not have booked such a long day and it was extremely tiring. However we enjoyed getting away from the stifling heat of Bucharest to the cooler mountains and the beautiful stops on the way. We had bought tickets for Peles Castle (you need to book in advance) but instead decided to enjoy the beautiful grounds and have a coffee rather than join the long queue to enter. Brasov was delightful and we decided to have a leisurely lunch but the time passed quite quickly. Bran was also beautiful but it was very crowded, with a one way system meaning you had no choice but to queue to enter each room. Overall it was a good day, even though we were exhausted!

This was a great trip to see Transylvania at its best. The driver was pleasant and did a great job getting us there quickly and safely. Our guide was amazing and gave us several options for how to do the tour, which was very convenient.

It was a very nice experience. Tudor was always guiding us and sharing interesting information. I consider this tour the best experience I have had in Romania so Far

I think a better way of how to get back to the bus may be a signage or landmark because some of tourist got lost going back to the bus.

Dracula castle was bit underwhelming but the tour guide, travel everything was awesome

Everything was fine. Peles Castle limited the numbers of visitors. We didn’t buy tickets in time. However, we enjoyed the park and Palisor Castle instead. Our guide Vlad took good care of us and provided options and tips along the trip. Brasov hosted a marathon game. We cheered with the crowds for the athletes. A beautiful medieval city indeed. I hope I had more time there.

This was a really good excursion to three beautiful locations. Vlad was a great guide - very friendly, knowledgeable, and keen to help.

We had a wondeful trip. Pavel was a great guide, really knowledgeable and engaging. We were impressed with the day as a whole and would recommend this to anyone looking to get out of Bucharest and seem some different sights

It was excellent! I’m completely happy with the tour and with the entire day.

Vlad is a very nice guide and the tour was very enjoyable. Both castles are nice in their own ways, and the scenery is lovely after leaving Bucharest.

Castle was lovely and very fairytale like. Prebooking the tickets was better for us, just the ticket office is not at the castle, instead down a street 3 minutes max away. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Great experience, over 10 years ago from my last visit the place looks amazing, on European standards with a clear path to follow, just a lit bit crowded :)

Tiqets saved our family well over an hour in waiting in line AND they even came right to the front of the gate to deliver the scannable paper tickets! First class service all the way and worth every penny.

Very good. We was late because the trafic and They hold our tickets until we arrive

I found the ticket booth easily whete the tickets were waiting for my pick up

The contact given from the tour operators were fantastic and very quick to assist on chats. Alex the tour guide was fantastic he was polite knowledgable and made sure we knew at all times what we were doing and where we were meeting fantastic guide.

I was able to learn so much about Romanian history and culture, from the help of the amazing Alex - our driver and guide. It was lovely to have a smaller group van for a more tailored trip and comfort as well. I highly recommend this trip. Some recommendations for travelers - make sure to eat breakfast and possibly bring a sandwich with you if you tend to eat on a schedule. I opted to wait for lunch until Braşov, which worked perfectly for me, but I didn’t have lunch until around 2:30pm. Don’t make any plans for after your tour as we probably got back around 9pm. Many restaurants around my hotel had closed for dinner already so I decided to order in some takeout!

Amazing the best money ever spent. Worth every euro/lei😍 Amazing castles💯 amazing view🙏

Everything is great. I was very lucky with the guide Alex is the best! Good organization of the tour

Our guide Stefania was amazing, knowledgeable and funny! I also recommend buying entrance tickets for the castles with the company, because you will be able to skip the line to enter at the Peles castle (it was long, at least 30 minutes on the sun). Overall, great value for money 🙏🙏

My opinion Bran Castle is the better of the 2. Very organised, we had Eugen who was giving us information all through the tour on the bus which was very good. Both castle are unique in their own way. Brasov is a great little place, would recommend this trip for Brasov itself

Matteo was the best tour guide I’ve seen in my life. Clear English, historian, kind and intelligent man. It was a great tour overall. Thank you!

We visited Bran and Peleș Castles. Both were interesting and worth seeing. Our guide, Petru, was like a walking encyclopedia with a lot of knowledge about the castles and their history. He was very friendly and easy to talk to, which made the trip even better.

The tour guide, English speaking lady was so good, the driver was also great and we felt safe with his driving

Alex was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about Romania and we had a great day!!

Eugen was really knowledgeable and provided some amazing facts about both castles and Braşov. The whole day was amazing and a must do when in Romania!

Lovely day out. Excellent tour guide Eugene. Would highly recommend

Our Tour guide for the day, Otilia, was absolutely brilliant - a gem :-) ! She was full of knowledge of the places we went for the day and she certainly know how to entertain a bus full of tourist with information and a blast of good humour of Romanian cultures (weddings and funerals) interjected during our bus journey that had all of us in stiches (especially part my trip to romania was to attend a colleague's wedding here and I totally relate to her humour on the subject). If I had to rate Otilia, I'd given her a twelve out of ten ! Oh, the bus driver for the day (sorry, I can't remember his name) was brilliant too. This is a very good value for money trip and I highly recommend it to everybody !

Fantastic day trip from Bucharest to Peleș Castle, Brașov, and Bran Castle with my kids. Our guide, Otilia, was punctual, pleasant, and very knowledgeable—she shared lots of interesting facts and helpful tips for Bucharest too. We left at 7 AM, stopped at a beautiful scenic spot for breakfast near Peleș, then visited the castle from 10–11. Despite some traffic on the way to Brașov, we still had enough time to explore the old town. Otilia took attendance at each stop and made sure no one was left behind. The whole tour was well-organized and family-friendly. Our driver, Gelu, was professional and made the ride smooth. Highly recommend!

I’ve been to many countries and had many of these kinds of tours. This was the BEST! Petru was AMAZING! He was born and raised in Romania but speaks English better than I do (and I am an American). British accent, which is quite pleasant to the ears. Very funny (and I do mean that in a “Ha! Ha!” kind of way). His knowledge of Romanian history and about every city we passed through and every castle we visited has got to be unparalleled. This was a LONG day but he made the time go by quickly. The highlight of my trip to Romania!

Fun experience with our guide Elena. Peleș Castle was really beautiful and worth the price. Tip: bring money in cash and be on time at the pickups

It was a great day trip and the sights were excellent. Our tour guide Otilia was an excellent story teller on the history of the country and the area. She really made it come to life! Our driver Cosmin was excellent as well having to navigate through traffic delays because of a car race and bridge construction. We couldn’t have asked for a better team on this trip!

Lucian David is incredible. The whole tour is very worth visiting, he talks a lot about Romanian culture and history

The trip was really great. The bus collection was well organised and they kept us updated during the ride where we were going, how long it would take and had stops for toilet/snack break. Our tour guide Lucian was very friendly and made the trip so much more fun, with his jokes☺️ we really enjoyed it! He also helped us buy tickets at each castle 👍🏼 10/10 recommend!

1 one word: perfect! Recently I had the pleasure of traveling with Narcis, and it was truly a perfect experience! Narcis shared fascinating historical stories that brought our tour to life. One of the highlights was visiting Peles Castle, where Narcis regaled us with stories of King Carol I and the castle's rich history. We explored the stunning town of Brasov, and the scenery along the way was simply breathtaking. Narcis goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable trip. Highly recommended!

was great, although some would me nice to stay all these places for longer. But would take too long

Our day trip was very nice! However Romania is a very big country so you are mostly in the bus. Our guide Sergio was amazing! Very polite, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and sociable.

Had a great trip from the beginning to an end! Our guide Lucian was great! Very friendly, funny and informative. Made the trip comfortable and interesting. Everything was awesome. 💯 recommended 👌 lots to see 🏰 🌳 🌲

Lucien was our guide.He's funny, informative.We enjoyed our day trip very much, the weather was fantastic that day, lots of sunshine. Peles castle is under restoration so there's a lot of scaffolding on the outside.The castle was closed on a Tuesday so we only viewed from the outside, we knew beforehand. Dracula castle was over hyped and touristy. We enjoyed the town of Brasov the most. Delicious Italian meal we had and shopping too.

We had such a great day out with our guide Vlad He was very knowledgeable attentive and patient with our endless questions. Bran Castle was awesome especially in the snow and the bear sanctuary is a wonderful place. The stories of the bear's rescues were very moving and the staff are so dedicated. Rasnov Fortress is fascinating and there is a great viewing point high up where the fortress sits. The ride up is fun in a cart pulled up by a large tractor. The Palinca distillery was fun and we got very generous tastings from the distiller who was very warm and friendly. We had such a great day out and that is down to our guide Vlad Thank you for these memories Vlad

Bran Castle as as expected beautiful to see lots of history with a dash of cheesy vampire myth thrown in. The bear sanctuary was amazing we saw loads more than expected and and the story's are truly touching some sad but with the hope they provide. Our guild Vlad was informative and engaging through out. we found the distillery was not to our taste but am sure others will enjoy the host was lovely. The Rasnov fortress is not to be missed its not a tourist trap and has amazing views of the area.

Vlad was an incredible guide for our hiking, walking and sightseeing trip today. He is approachable, very knowledgeable and speaks extremely good English. Vlad also accommodated our needs as we had two children with us. Vlad knows the history of the area like the back of his hand and was very attentive to our needs. I would recommend Vlad to anyone wanting to travel in and around Braşov

What a day! Vali was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for the wellbeing of the bears at the sanctuary is apparent and we had a brilliant time there. The sanctuary is huge and the work they do there is much needed. Despite some of the bears still bearing mental scars from their previous lives, it is wonderful to see the environment they now enjoy and the care they receive. It was heartbreaking to hear their stories, yet heartwarming to see them being so free. Bran castle was stunning and vali's knowledge made the whole experience all the better. As part of the fort we visited was closed, Vali was kind enough to show us the nearby ski resort. We ended the day at the distillery, where we tried lots of Palinka, enjoying it so much, we bought a bottle to take back.

It was really a very interesting and exciting tour! Vlad really knows a lot, has an answer to almost every question, an absolute Recommendation

Thank you Vlad for an amazing trip. Vlad is a licensed Romanian Tourist Guide and is incredibly knowledgable. He planned our trip based on the best opening times/tours for the day. He shared with us a lot of history about the bears, Bran Castle and Rasnov Citadel. He also gave us a great lunch recommendation. We couldn’t recommend this tour and Vlad enough.

"Both castles were exceptional as was the Transylvanian scenery in general. Host was very knowledgeable and managed a group of 40 people and their needs very well. Only minor issue was visiting Brasov when there was a massive musical festival on and couldn’t really see or do much . It would have been better to ask the group whether they wanted to do this effectively added another 3 hours to an already long day (0715 to 2200). Other than that was a great trip. "

It is a very long day (13 hours) due to the high volume of traffic in and out of Bucharest and in the Brasov area, but worth it to see the Carpathians and the castles.

Hands down one of the best tour guides I've ever had. Serban Riga made every part of the trip worth it, he was full of facts and local stories. Was more than happy to answer any questions and super accommodating and professional even when faced with difficult customers. The driver also deserves a shout out, managed tricky roads and traffic beautifully. Serban also was our personal guide inside the castles and brasov, was a exceptional touch in my opinion. Would book another tour without hesitation.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the trip was very cheap. She was nice, and we had more than enough time to look at the castles and surrounding areas.

The view of the Carpates. The beauty of nature. The visit to this incredibly richly decorated with the almost local materials. Worth a visit

Serban very well guide, Precise, and very nice. very helpful in chatting with needs and problems, I recommend, excellent value for money

Perfect tourr!! Alex is our guide. He explained everything very well. He has a very good knowledge about the history and he is a funny guy! I'd recommend this tour to everyone

Serban, our tour guide, organised everyone very well meaning that the tour ran on schedule and there was no time wasted waiting on latecomers.

The tour was great! Tour guide and driver (Serban and Narcis) were both very good on what they do! Picked up from a central location of Bucharest on time, arrival according to the schedule. It's really remarkable how many things we saw and learn in that day trip. Serban gave as several info ..not only about the places we visited but also about general Romanian history. Absolutely beautiful places💕Thank you

The town of Braşov and castles were good. The drive is very far and traffic terrible. We finished probably 3 hrs late…so made for day of 7:30 am - 10:00 pm.

Both tour guide and driver were excellent. Everything that we'd been promised was provided as described. We had a wonderful day.

Fantastic trip from start to finish, would highly reccommend! Both castles were lovely. Our tour guide Alex was knowledgeable and funny too!

Had a fab day stayed in bucarest then did the trip highly recommend going on it especially as its snowed

Peles Castle is so beautiful. The interior was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable. Maybe could enhance customer service a bit more, such as checking on how guests are doing with the walks and climbs

Our guide Nicoletta was fantastic!!! Our driver Nico was great!! Very informative tour! We enjoyed the castles and the stop at Brasov allowed us to buy a few souvenirs.

The tour guide and bus driver was extremely friendly and had the best time and made some great friends

Facts, figures, dates, well informed guide and the history behind the myth Well organised and good fun

Serban, our tour guide was on time and kept us amused. He was very knowledgeable about Peles and Bran Castle. The van was impeccably clean and we enjoyed the small group vibe. Our driver Peter was excellent and did his best getting us through the traffic. Serban also took all the pictures we asked him to and made sure we got the best views. It is a long day but well worth it.

Fantastic sights (Braşov & Peleş Castle) and very well informed, helpful guide. Also, our guide was a great driver which made the trip pass quickly. Very memorable. Thank you!

The traffic flow in Romania is very inefficient. As such, the itinerary is merely an outline. We made it to all three destinations, but our guide spent most of the trip talking about the traffic which made for a stressful and hectic experience. The guide had great enthusiasm but his energy was distracting and sometimes annoying. Unless you love the story of Dracula, Bran’s castle is a little disappointing.

This is a long, long day given the amount of traffic in the area. That being said, the area around Peles Castle and Braşov are amazing. Braşov is definitely worth the trip. Bran Castle is a bit underwhelming and the cost to enter just to get photos is not really worth it.

our guide Serban was excellent gave us loads of information even before the tour by whats app, checked in with us while on tour (free time) that we were happy and all was well, very attentive, also very informative on the places we visited, couldn't fault it. Our driver Peter was a very good driver felt very safe. Would highly recommend

Long day to visit the three sites but worth it both for the beauty of the castles and the city of Brasov. What really made the day was our outstanding guide Ioana, who filled our time with her passion, humour, authenticity and knowledge.

Our tour guide was a lovely very knowledgeable young lady(sorry her name I didn’t catch) the day was a long day from 8am until after 9pm but well worth it. Both the castles were interesting I preferred peles castle for the beauty inside. Dracula castle has a lot of steep steps in narrow corridors not an issue for most people but if you have any mobility issues it would be a challenge. There is a cafe at both castles the one at peles gets very busy but if you just step outside the entrance (where the bus drops you off) you will find a few local restaurants where it’s not as busy. We were given time at both castles to get a drink and snack. Braşov was a beautiful little town where you will have approx one hour to have a wonder and get a drink. On the way home we drove through some beautiful countryside in Transylvania we even saw bears. The drive is a long drive home over 3.5 hours you do stop for a comfort break. Please bear in mind that you are high up so take a jacket depending on the time of year.

Pick up was spot on time and tour guide was very friendly and gave clear information during the drive. Both castles were great to visit and plenty of free time at both and also in Brasov.

Although this is a big day out with a long drive, the journey was comfortable and well paced. Our guide was well organised and very informative. Both Peles and Bran castles are well worth seeing. Just be aware that Bran castle does require an uphill walk and also some narrow, steep steps within the castle. The free time for lunch/snacks at our last stop Brasov was much appreciated.

This was a really good excursion to three beautiful locations. Vlad was a great guide - very friendly, knowledgeable, and keen to help.

Dracula castle was bit underwhelming but the tour guide, travel everything was awesome

Adriana is a very friendly and knowledgeable. She answers all of our questions. She really ensured our experience was personalized and enjoyable. Victor is an excellent and competent driver. We felt very safe in the bus. Some constructive criticism would be to keep clients informed of changes to the schedule. Highly recommend this tour!

We had a perfect day, Adriana (our guide) was a great person, very kind and helpful, she guided us in the best possible way. We definitely recommend Eastern European Experience.

It was to short time in bran to much pellen and brasov… unthinkable you must must everywhere the same time 2 hour 2hour 2 hour

Very well organised, nice clean and modern coach, Vlad was an excellent guide who shared lots of facts and was always happy to answer questions, as well as keeping you updated through out the day via WhatsApp… couldn’t ask for more! The only thing I would suggest if you go on the trip is booking tickets for the Peleş castle well in advance as they sell out quickly, but if you are unable to get tickets, you can visit the Pelişor Castle instead which is on the same grounds.

The trip was really fantastic in spite of it being a long day. The guide Sonia was really good in her explanations and led the tour inside Peles castle as well for those who had bought tickets. The timing at the various places of the itinerary were well spaced. Perhaps the stop at the fuel station on the way back was not necessary? All in all a good excursion.

it was great experience, the guide was informative and knowledgeable. Good value for money.

The trip was great value for the price! Our tour guide was incredibly kind and had a great sense of humor. His English was clear and easy to follow, which really helped me enjoy the experience—even though my language level is somewhere between basic and advanced. I was able to understand most of the stories, and I’d definitely recommend this trip to others!

The guide explained in organized way all the event related to dracula and the Romanian history, i learnt a lot, also the trip is perfectly arranged and they planned everything in advance, enough time for the activities, i give 10 out of 10,

Everything was fine. Peles Castle limited the numbers of visitors. We didn’t buy tickets in time. However, we enjoyed the park and Palisor Castle instead. Our guide Vlad took good care of us and provided options and tips along the trip. Brasov hosted a marathon game. We cheered with the crowds for the athletes. A beautiful medieval city indeed. I hope I had more time there.

Lovely tour guide, well planned stops and a comfortable bus for the journey. Lots of walking and not accessibility friendly due to age of construction of most of the buildings. But absolutely beautiful if able to tackle steep gradients and several flights of stairs. We had a wonderful time, would consider going again.

Anna was a fantastic guide, I could not rate this tour or Anna high enough. We had plenty of time at each stop, the information and stories along the way were second to none. The updates through watsapp for meeting points and time made everything so much easier. If you are thinking about booking......DO IT!!

This was a full day! For a small price we got to see so much, and had the sweetest tour guide. She told us very informative facts about our visits, she tried to help us out with our trip and gave us tips for the remaining of our stay in her country. A great experience! Thank you

Vlad is super. Very kind and helpfull person. The tour is Very complete and we enjoyed. I would recomendo.

First off, this is a really long day of 12 hours minimum so don’t make any dinner reservations as it’s highly likely you won’t be back until around 20:30. Secondly purchase your tickets on line for both castles before you set out particularly if you have no internet roaming. Once you are underway, you do get a fabulous commentary on the itinerary for the day as well as Romanian history. Dan our guide was very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining as well as looking after as all. We went in November. There was snow on the ground and the walk to the Castles, particularly Peles, was very slippery….however that was the price of incredibly picturesque scenery. The two castles are very different as one was a household and the other a fortress…..both are beautiful and spectacular. Brasov is so very pretty. This is where you will purchase a late lunch as part of your free time…..go for Micci and mustard. Wonderful. As said it’s a long day and being on time is critical…..but it’s well worth it for the photo memories alone.

We had such a fantastic day and we're well looked after by Vlad the driver and Eugen our guide. We absolutely loved seeing Dracula's castle, and we thought all the stops had a good amount of time available at each one. The drive has a stop about halfway to use the toilet and buy some food which was appreciated. We also loved hearing all the facts and interesting stories from Eugen. Thank you so much, we have a great day!