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Experience the History of Bran Castle and Saxon Fortifications in Burzenland
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Experience the History of Bran Castle and Saxon Fortifications in Burzenland

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Ages 10-90, max of 7 per group
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee to Bran Castle
  • Entrance fees at Prejmer and Harman Saxon Fortified Churches
  • Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
  • Entry/Admission - Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
  • Entry/Admission - Fortified Church of Harman


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Piața Sfatului, Brașov, Romania
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • 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: 9143P21

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
      • "Skip the line" at the ticket office for Bran Castle only if you buy the ticket online or you pay the entrance fee to my guide.
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

      • 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: 9143P21

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      • Active Travel
        1,711
        Brasov, Romania
        Joined in November 2011
      • U5124DUmm
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Do it!
        Amazing views, amazing guide, amazing food. Made my Romania trip THAT much better. The villages we saw were so genuine, and the nature is unbelievable.
        Written October 11, 2024
      • leroyl299
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The experience of the day
        We did a one day hike with Mihai. The pace of the hike was great, Mihai stopped to explain the history, fauna and flora of the mountains. He made sure the hike was enjoyable and he took good care of us throughout the entire hike.
        Written October 11, 2024
      • 916tarak
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Romania Hiking Tour
        This trip was exactly as described and expected. Hiking through remote villages with stunning views, lots of animals, and delicious local dinners and palinka at night. I had an incredible time with my guide Alina. She is incredibly passionate about Romania, I learned so much! I recommend this for any nature/travel lover who wants to explore Romania.
        Written October 11, 2024
      • joellac367
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic guide
        We had Dan as our guide and he was amazing. He really knows his history and brings it to life with figures and pictures. He has a real passion for Romanian history and it was a pleasure to learn from him. The castles were great and well explained by Dan. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip!
        Written October 10, 2024
      • joellac367
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience
        What an amazing experience! We were lucky enough to see two bears - they were fascinating to watch! Our guide was great and we would book again if we return to Braşov - Thankyou!
        Written October 9, 2024
      • mrrodik
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wild nature
        OK, so there was only one bear and a lot of silent waiting. However, one bear is better than none and you cannot order wild nature to display itself as if it were Netflix. There were quite a few foxes as well, which was very cool. And funnily enough a young bear who came to feed was scared of a fox who was clearly enjoying his commanding presence even if a bear could snap its head off with one bite. Robert the guide was very passionate about bears and made the experience worthwhile.
        Written October 9, 2024
      • georgepN9765XJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great experience
        Right from booking the trip this has been a great experience, staff were friendly and really helpful. On the actual day I visited Peles and Bran Castles and then Rasnov fortress. Had Charlie as a guide who was fantatic. He was funny, knowledgeable and a massive help when I was afraid of some of the stairs, 😆. He got us there before the big queues began and so there was plenty of time to explore and take pictures. Although you can't go in the fortress at present it's still worth the visit for the history and the spectacular views. Thank you Active and Charlie
        Written October 9, 2024
      • Michelle B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best tour!
        This tour was the best of our trip. The optional Peles Castle is 100% worth it. This company does small groups, so our guide Charlie was able to have discussions with us while driving and provides tons of information on Romanian culture and the history of the area. Pro tip: pay for the tractor train thing at Rasnov...the path is long and steep, so it was the best 10 Leo I've ever spent.
        Written October 9, 2024
      • agata_gee
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Day Trip with Andreea
        Spent a wonderful day hiking with Andreea. She was an incredible guide who told us many stories of Romania’s history and was incredibly knowledgeable about hiking and mouintaneering. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to spend the day off the beaten path, one of the best things we did in Romania!
        Written October 9, 2024
      • charlesrD9714DJ
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Castle tour from Braşov
        Karol was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Friendly and helpful. The castles were varied in style and were very impressive inside and outside. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable ride. Very attentive to clients' needs and concerns. I recommend it highly. Charles Nicholas Rathé
        Written October 8, 2024
      • JohnL345
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        It was a bit disorganized
        Had a bit of a difficult time getting there (late arrivals and traffic). Did see three bear. Blind is quite crowded and our driver was our guide - no ranger
        Written October 5, 2024
      • estherrX3085PJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!
        We had a perfect day hiking in the Carpathian Mountains. Mihai is a very knowledgeable guide with a good energy and good attitude. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys the outdoors!
        Written October 4, 2024
      • 682tibors
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome Tour
        the tour is a friendly easy pace through beautiful country and an awesome canyon the tour guide Alex was brilliant easy going and happily chatted with our small group and taking us at our pace, we were picked up on time and never in a rush highly recommend it
        Written September 28, 2024
      • Y7958KMirmac
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        Great tour with Dan
        On our tour, we went to Peleș, Pelișor and Bran castles as well as the Sinaia Monastery and Rasnov Fort. It was a full day to say the least. Dan, our amazing tour guide, made it all happen even when it wasn’t the original plan because we added more stops. He was very accommodating and made sure we got to Sinaia early to avoid the lines on the next destination at Peles Castle. We arrived at Peles Castle in perfect time before the crowds. Throughout the trip we would make stops of visita points for a quick break, which was nice to stretch and get some fresh air. Most importantly, Dan is very knowledgeable and we got a good sense of Romanian history. He uses photos, books, maps, and figurines to help convey and understand the rich history. You can tell that Dan loves what he does and his country, and wants people to love it as much. He is an approachable and friendly person to ask anything related to Romaina. Thank you for the excellent and unforgettable tour, Dan. We love Romania 😊
        Written September 27, 2024
      • Dreamer61012975059
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        Day trip to the 7 ladders
        Had a great trip to the canyon with Alex as the guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience enjoyable. The walk was mostly relaxed, though there were some steep sections, especially on the way down. I'd recommend wearing boots or proper walking shoes.
        Written September 24, 2024
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      Frankie A
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023 • Solo
      This tour was a fascinating look into the history of Transylvania from royalty to rural people. I was expecting it to be mainly about Dracula, but that was just a small part of it. Charlie was the best guide possible from the moment he picked me up from my hotel to when he dropped me back in Brasov to sample Sarmal (stuffed cabbage - traditional Romanian dish).
      Charlie was so knowledgeable about everything from history to literature to politics and was happy to answer any of my questions. He was also funny and the day went very quickly. Thanks Active Travel for a great trip.
      Written April 3, 2023
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      We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Experience the History of Bran Castle and Saxon Fortifications in Burzenland, Frankie!
      Written April 5, 2023
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      Joshua L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Solo
      Very happy with the tour and my guide Tiberiu. I was the only one on this tour today which was a nice surprise. Castle Bran felt a little sanitised and Disneyish but that is my fault for not researching and expecting a monument to impalements and Transylvanian wilderness.

      The Saxon fortified churches were amazing, I've never seen anything like them and probably never will again, wonderfully preserved pieces of cultural heritage. While Castle Bran was quite busy these churches were almost deserted.

      Tiberiu provided a great deal of information and had the patience and knowledge to answer all 1000 of my questions. This is the only tour I splurged on in 10 weeks backpacking Europe and it was money well spent.
      Written April 2, 2024
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      We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Experience the History of Bran Castle and Saxon Fortifications in Burzenland, Joshua! Indeed, the Saxon Fortified Churches - Prejmer and Harman - are amazing, not crowded and it is a smart choice for visiting them.
      Written April 4, 2024
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      bfrosberg
      Vancouver, Canada4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2019
      Charlie was a very friendly and extremely knowledgable guide. We booked as a couple and were with another group of four. We had a great time exploring both locations, taking many pictures, with Charlie taking the time to explain the history behind Bran Castle and Transylvania.
      Written October 11, 2019
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      One of the best, indeed! Thank you so much for your review!
      Written October 13, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      charlotte g
      Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023
      Excellent tour, Tiber full of good information (and humour). Got us to Bran early ahead of the crowds, and the castle was really interesting, but we enjoyed even more the two fortified churches, which were completely fascinating (and almost deserted). Prejmer has one of the most beautiful (very plain) churches I’ve seen, and at Harmanthe tiny chapel with its 15th century frescoes was a delight. So thank you Acrive Travel, highly recommended!
      Written June 23, 2023
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      Thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Experience the History of Bran Castle and Saxon Fortifications in Burzenland, Charlotte! Indeed, Prejmer and Harman Saxon fortified churches are must-see. We strongly recommend to book this day tour: it makes the difference!
      Written June 24, 2023
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      kathlenemaecabalda
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2019 • Friends
      Me and my friend Cheryl had a nice time with our tour guide Charlie. We felt safe which was my first concern in all my travel thing. We consider him as our friend because he gave us much information about the Fortress, Bran Castle and he took great photos of us. I will surely recommend Charlie and his travel agency to my friends back in Dubai and Philippines. Job well done guys. 😁
      Written December 3, 2019
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      We are so happy you spent a quality time with us, Kathlene, by booking the Bran Castle day tour! Thank you for your review!
      Written December 5, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Elis
      Nice, France4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2019
      I took the tour with Tudor, which was an excellent tour guide, Not only did he provide me with info about the history of both Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress, but also he taught me a lot about Rumanian history and culture. It was a pleasure to do this tour, he is a young intelligent guy, he knows a lot about history and is so passionate about his culture and his job. I hope many people get the chance to take this tour with him as he is a good value in Brasov. Thank you for the services and I hope Brasov continues developing as a touristic destination in the future!
      Written November 30, 2019
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      We really thank you for booking with us and for your review!
      Written December 5, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      mikeburlington
      Burlington, Canada23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2019
      Apart from a very good half-day tour itinerary to Bran and Rasnov, what was special was our tour guide Karol. A very good, knowledgeable guide and narrator, Karol even took his own time to help us with our train tickets to Bucharest after the tour. This was so helpful and we are most grateful. Highly recommended.
      Written September 19, 2019
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      We thank you for your appreciation!
      Written September 25, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Elizabeth W
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2019
      Alex was wonderful to work with and we enjoyed our tour immensely. He facilitated flawless visits to both of our destinations. He was kind and patient with our crew, and did not rush us and was flexible with our group (we had a baby and a toddler with us).

      But the best part was being able to chat with Alex about history, culture, and politics. One day was not enough, we all learned a bit more about Romania and want to come back for another visit.
      Written September 2, 2019
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      Exactly we were talking about in my last replies: adding value, personalized tours, small group tours. Thank you so much for booking with us!
      Written September 3, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      hrairmalkhassian
      Beirut, Lebanon1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2019 • Couples
      Our guide Alex Mitu was an excellent guide in terms of language, organization, friendliness and professionalism. We had so much fun and would highly recommend it.
      Written July 26, 2019
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      Thank you so much for our review!
      Written July 28, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mike P
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2019 • Family
      The agency were very very accomodating as we also wanted to visit the Libearty Bear sanctuary so this trip was customised to suit this. Alex was a fantastic guide and I can´t say enough positive things about him, he was very knowledgeable and right from the start he gave an interesting insight of the history of Romania and Transylvania as we were travelling to the first destination. He was fantastic with our two young children and very accomodating on the trip to make it comfortable for them, even pushing one of them of the swings in the park by Bran Castle. during the tours his guide was excellent and delivered with humour and it was the best way to see the attractions. Everything went smoothly and I recommend you ask for Alex when booking, my children asked if he can take us again next year!!
      Written July 24, 2019
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      Thank you for your visit at our office, Mike! We are so happy you spent a great day with us! Indeed, Alex is a great guide!
      Written July 25, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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