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Day Tour Peles Castle - Caraiman Monastery from Brasov
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Day Tour Peles Castle - Caraiman Monastery from Brasov

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Duration: 5–7 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Driver/professional guide
  • Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • WiFi on board
  • Parking Fees
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Entry/Admission - George Enescu Memorial House
  • Entry/Admission - Peleș Castle


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • If your accommodation is not on the list, please let us know the address.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38989P5

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • A maximum of 4 people per booking
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38989P5

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      • Tour Guide Braşov
        109
        Brasov, Romania
        Joined in May 2016
      • Interestedtravelfan
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Florin was a great guide and friend for the day
        Florin was a great guide and friend for the day. He picked us up on time and took us on the Transfargasaran Road. It was stunning. Once at the top there are street traders selling local goods and street food. Beautiful lake up there as well. We were lucky enough to see a young brown bear on the way down next to the road as well. Plus we drove through 2 herds of sheep. We had a great day out with Florin. Thanks Florin. From Richard and Tracey
        Written September 13, 2024
      • 133chelsieb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Engaging and adaptable guide
        Florin is a fantastic guide. I had a private tour with him and he allowed me to make changes and adapt the tour to my interests. Florin is an expert on the area, and at the start of the tour he showed me a map and pointed out my options so I could decide which stops would suit my needs best. He taught me a lot about the history and culture of Romania. Transylvania is so beautiful and unique! I only did a day trip with Florin but I recommend booking several days traveling around the area with Florin.
        Written July 8, 2024
      • Patricia M
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Plus he took us to see the snow!
        Our driver, Florian was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Plus, he was super flexible. He agreed to alter our plans for the day to add an extra side trip! We did pay a little extra but it was a good decision. His English was excellent and he was a good teacher. All-in-all a very good day.
        Written June 9, 2024
      • GrandTour10843036748
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended tour, thank you Florin
        Our guide Florin was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. We went on a private tour to Peles castle and the Salt mines with him. Very enjoyable day. Highly recommended driver/guide.
        Written April 19, 2024
      • SusanL274
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very good walking tour of Brasov
        We took a 4-he walking tour of Brasov with Florin. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the city while providing historical and architectural context for Brasov and the whole region. He also provided helpful tips about other sites we could visit on our own. A very worthwhile tour!
        Written October 20, 2023
      • DiverLuv2travel
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        He covers the basics
        He was nice, but perfunctory. We checked the boxes and learned a bit. His car was clean and he drove safely on the crazy roads. He knew the area well. However, he wasn’t proactive with checking in with us. Things like restrooms, lunch (nothing seemed to be planned to allow for time), taking pictures, or car temp. He just didn’t ask.
        Written October 8, 2023
      • Kiara K
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        An Easy Way to See Main Tourist Interest Spots
        This was my second tour with Florin, who was very flexible with our time schedule since we had to be back by 4pm. This tour is great for getting to and from a few of the main tourist attractions while visiting Brasov. I mention this in my other review for Transfăgărășan tour with Florin, but what is missing is the 20 minute tour pitch about the history and background of the area while driving to the spots on the tour. If we didn't ask any questions, then we would not have learned much about where we were going and visiting. You had to have questions ready. Or else the car ride was long and silent.
        Written November 2, 2022
      • thornbird89
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An amazing trip
        This was the first time of my sister and me booking a private tour and our experience was really nice. It's cool there is a chance to go see the road with a tour because if you don't have a car it will become a problem. We want to thank Florin for taking good care of us during the trip. He told us a bit of history of Romania and the places we visited, took some photos for us and was very patient about our excitmenet. Also kudos to Florin for safe driving because we were a bit worried about the road. We definitely will recommend him for our friends if one day they decide to visit Romania!
        Written October 31, 2022
      • stephaniefN874JJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Solo trip experience
        I was looking to go out on my own, but an ad suggested this tour and it was awesome! Got to experince the countryside of Transylvania and learn about its history. Went to some areas you wouldn’t find as a tourist. Duration was very flexible as it depends on how long you want to spend in those areas, and also gives you the chance to do other things you may find along the way. 100% recommend!
        Written September 28, 2022
      • H2644XPjg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic trips with Florin!
        We strongly recommend Florin for tours around Brasov. He's a lovely guy, very informative, and a safe and calm driver. He adapted to our needs and preferences. We initially just booked the Sighizoara tour with him, but appreciated him so much that we also booked the Bran day trip. ☺
        Written August 13, 2022
      • giuseppen-1988
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience with Florin!
        Florin is a great tour guide and a pleasant person! I made the Sighisoara tour from Brasov (Cetatea Felidoara, Cetatea Rupea, Viscri with its Church, Sighisoara) and everything was great. Proper time dedicated to every actractions, he is cautious when driving, very expert of Romanian art and story and very enjoable to spend time with! I felt like I was visiting Romania with a super-expert friend!
        Written August 8, 2022
      • fedelesm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definitely worth doing it!!! Wonderful tour and Florin was an amazing guide!
        Firstly let us start by saying how happy we were to have booked this tour! We will definitely use it again. Thank you Florin for taking such care of us and making this such a great experience, we also really enjoyed all the stopping points and the wonderful landscape. We would reccommend this service to any friends and family etc
        Written August 3, 2022
      • JacobCracker
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolutely reliable and kind tour guide with genuine hospitality and advice
        Florin was absolutely the best guide we've had during our honeymoon trip to Europe. He patiently picked us from the Airport and brought us around Brasov for a few days. Absolutely accommodating and he also knew where all the places are, be it the tourist destination or recommendations off the beaten tracks. It's his kind personality that makes it all comfortable to tour with him! Highly recommended! When he discovered we wanted to try out some local cheese, he even offered to give us some of the chives and plants that he grew at home just to make the experience more personal and authentic. We will never forget him and I'm sure you would absolutely be making the right choice in engaging Florin.
        Written July 6, 2022
      • rebecca b
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice day drive to Sighisoara
        The guide is not very well informed. From my experience Florin is rather an experienced driver for the romanian roads than a guide
        Written June 23, 2022
      • dnymirz
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great variety of sights and excellent background information from the guide
        The excursion we took was a combination of the sighisoara day trip and sibiu day trip. The guide was very knowledgable about the sights we saw along with any other questions about the history and geography of the region and was always answering any questions we had. We had a great time and I highly recommend him.
        Written June 9, 2022
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      Edythe
      Edmonton131 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Friends
      We had a very good day with Florin yesterday (September 29/24). He picked us up at our hotel in Brasov, promptly at 8:30, as he had said he would….always a good beginning! As he was worried about the crowds and the rain, we drove quickly to Peles Castle, and he provided a very good commentary about the castle as we toured inside. Next was Caraiman Monastery…a modern working church and Monastery….interesting. We had asked about seeing one of the fortified churches in the area, and he kindly agreed, taking us to Harman, and again providing information and commentary about the church as we toured through. He is very knowledgable and professional in his approach. We certainly would recommend him as a tour guide while in Brasov.
      Written September 30, 2024
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      Jason F
      Granada, Spain16 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We really enjoyed this trip. The palace was very beautiful, especially in the snow. Florin was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the history. He also took us to the George Enescu house. We recommend this trip with Florin.
      Written February 5, 2023
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      Thank you very much!
      Written February 7, 2023
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      Claudio583
      Paris, France29 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2017 • Couples
      We were hoping to tour with Florin for a few days, but we waited too long to book. We were only able to do 1 day with him, but it was a great day tailored to our likes and wishes. He is knowledgeable, fun to be with, has reasonable rates and even introduced us to Langos, an unexpected delight! The only regret was not having another day (or 2) with him as there is do much to do and see in the area.
      Written October 30, 2017
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      Thank you so much for your appreciation! It was very funy to guide you. I'm feeling flattered. I will not forget you, even we traveled only one day.
      Written November 10, 2017
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      Alkhulifi
      Nagano, Japan26 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2019
      My wife and I have a wonderful 3 days tour with Guide Florin , he picked us from Bucharest airport on time do Brasov , Sibeu and castles .... he speaks good English and always on time , his car is comfortable and safe driving.
      I do recommend him as private guide for a family and couples as well as lone traveller.
      Thanks Florin
      Written December 23, 2019
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      Peripatetics West
      Wroclaw, Poland1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2019 • Couples
      Florin is an amazing guide of this region. He made our short stay in Brasov a special one, with a Sunday trip to Peles Castle, the George Enescu House, and a monastery.. Per his suggestion, we left for the tour early in the morning to beat the crowds in the castle and the traffic on the way there.This was a very good idea as the castle was very busy by the time we had completed our tour there. Florin very expertly related the history or Romania.from ancient times, through the middle ages, into the emergence of the nation, both world wars, the communist era, the Ceausescu period, and recent times. We very much enjoyed Florin's company during our day with him. He is polite and kind and clearly cares that his customers have an enjoyable experience.
      Written June 4, 2019
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      Where in the world is Marina
      Auckland, New Zealand1,327 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2019 • Solo
      Florin picked me up in his car at 8.30am from my hotel in Brasov. He had a big map and showed the plan for the day. It is a private tour, so you can be flexible too, which is great. Safe driver with great conversation. I learnt a lot about Romania.
      First stop was the Caraiman Monastery. Beautiful at the foot of the mountains. We saw both the wooden church, the sacred tree and the inside of the colourful orthodox cathedral and also checked out the animals there. Very cool seeing the rabbits, swans, horses, birds etc. Then we carried onto the George Enescu house. Entry is approximately 15 RON (EUR 3) with an audio guide. This is a wonderful place to see. Great information and the original piano is in the house.
      Next was onto Pelisor and Peles castle, we had about 3hours in total for both. You need this much time for them!! They are amazing! The highlight of the tour. Pelisor is the smaller castle, entry 20RON (4 EUR). You need to buy a ticket to take photos (I was lucky and the lady let me take them with my iphone for free). I spent 1hour in here. The heart of Queen Marie of Romania is in the golden room!
      Next was Peles castle, right next door. Entry is 60RON (EUR12.60) for upstairs and downstairs and photo pass is 35 RON (EUR7.35) and more if you want to video too. There are toilets there. Make sure you go before and after. You visit with a guided tour, which is huge. Took 1-1h 15min for the double tour. Make sure you visit both up and downstairs. I couldn't believe the amount of people who only bought tickets for half the castle! You came all the way to Romania to see half the castle. The upstairs section is lovely! The tour guide from the castle is very quick and it's difficult to hear them all the time because of the big groups, so make sure you go up the front or at the back to get photos. The outside is lovely to walk around too. I had a coffee and a slice of pizza at the cafe on my way back to the car. There are lots of shops around too. Florin waited for me during this time.
      Next stop was 1400m up where the ski field is. So many cute stray dogs around. Bring dog food to feed them if you get a chance. Colder up her but not too bad in April. You can take the cable car up to 2000m if you want to, however, the weather turned when I was there. Florin said I could take the cable car down and he will drive to pick me up. So I paid 20 RON and took the ride down, it was a nice way to see the view. Then we headed back to Brasov and he dropped me back at my hotel. It was a lovely day! There isn't any time for lunch, so make sure you bring food or quickly buy a slice of pizza at the cafe and bring water and snacks as well. Lovely the day!! Great guide and very personal. I like this tour because it is different to any other tour you book, most other tours all go to the same place at the same time or they only have 1hour at peles castle (which is crazy!). Highly recommended! Thanks Florin! I will be back next time to organise a tour!
      Written April 18, 2019
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      Minnie L
      Foix, France4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2018 • Couples
      We had a terrific day with Florin. We enjoyed his company and his knowledge of the places we visited. The ride on the Sinaia Gondola was an unexpected bonus. Florin collected us from the train station and dropped us off at our accommodation in Brasov. Thanks again, Florin, for the lovely day; it was one of the highlights of our visit.(In retrospect, we should also thank him for being such a good driver; something that can not be said about a lot of his compatriots!)
      Written February 4, 2019
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      Michelle T
      Fajara, Gambia53 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had a great day out with Florin as our guide. We initially picked this tour as we wanted to see Peles Castle, but the highlight of the trip was the journey to the top of the mountain where we parked and then walked a short distance up to catch the ski lift to the very top. The ski lift and the view from it was amazing. You do have to have a head for heights as it is not the faint hearted but it is totally worth it to get to the top!
      Peles castle was also a wonder to see and very resplendent, as you would probably expect a Royal castle to be, but the location in the mountains is very fairy tale!

      Florin was a great tour guide and explained everything to us with the right amount of detail. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the mountains and see Peles castle as well.

      We also saw the monastery and George Escues residence but the highlights were definitely the castle and mountain scenery!
      Written August 24, 2018
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