Things to Do in Brasov

Admire the brown bears in their own habitat in the Transylvanian forest and walk into the forests to a secure hide accompanied by a forest ranger.

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania, including Peles Castle and Bran Castle, and free time in Brasov in the old town.

1. Observe many from the 123 brown bears of various ages hosted by the Sanctuary in Zarnesti (the biggest Bear Sanctuary in Europe). 2. Visit the famous Bran Castle which initially served as military defense fortification, then as customs point and ultimately as one of the summer residences of the Romanian royal family. It's a medieval castle with a royal touch, that's also linked to the Dracula legend. Besides touring the castle you also get free time for souvenirs in the bazaar at the footsteps of the landmark. 3. The Rasnov citadel was an important medieval fortification in Transylvania. It has a spectacular view of the Barsa Land. We'll visit the outside garden and the Rasnov letters on the hill! 4. Last but not least you can taste our traditional strong drink at a local Palinca distillery. Find out how plumbs, apricots, cherries, pears and other fruits are distilled and maturated! We return to Brasov in the afternoon!

Stroll a medieval city at night and poke around the legends of the Black Church

Are you familiar with Transylvania's heritage? On this trip from Brasov, we'll enter Romania's heartland to visit Peleș and Cantacuzino Castle. Amazing!

Visit Gothic and Baroque towns in the Carpathians and the famous castle where, according to the novel, Count Dracula has resided.

Discover Peles Castle, see how Bran Castle relates to Dracula, and explore Brasov on a full-day tour from Bucharest. Enjoy a guided tour of each site and learn about the history and culture of Romania

We invite you to join us on a special cultural tour. It includes a visit to the most appreciated and famous castles in Romania, Peles Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle). Last part of the day will take us to Rasnov Fortress or to Poiana Brasov. And, because we like to be flexible, we suggest that you choose the last stop yourself. So, if you are passionate about history and don’t want to miss the Rasnov Fortress, you can choose to visit it. Alternatively, we can go to Poiana Brasov, for a pleasant walk in the most famous mountain resort in Romania. So, if you have decided to visit Transylvania and discover its history, you are in the right place. This trip is suitable for both, private groups and independent travelers. So you can come with your friends and family. Children will surely enjoy visiting these places too.

Get an overview from a guide and see big name artists, plus worldly treasures

Discover the treasures of Medieval Brasov by moonlight, on this exciting nighttime tour like no other. The best way of discovering the city!

Explore the magnificent Peles Castle and learn all about the haunting history of Dracula's Castle. Discover the scenic Brasov and visit its famous medieval sights.

Be swept away by the magnificence of Transylvania on this day trip from Bucharest. Enjoy a guided tour of the medieval town of Brasov, Peles Castle, and Bran Castle, nicknamed Dracula’s Castle.

Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 80 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave). End the day with a thrilling bear watching experience that you will surely remember - don't forget to take your camera with you! In the evening you will be driven back to Brasov.

Delve into the history of Transylvania and Brașov in a Gothic museum

Follow in the footsteps of the legend of Dracula on a day trip to Transylvania & Wallachia. Visit the striking Bran and Peles Castles, and Sinaia Monastery.

Go on a fun Brașov walking tour exploring medieval legends where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories using your smartphone.

Embark on a captivating guided journey through Transylvania including Peles and Bran Castles. Enjoy scenic drives through rural Brasov, Carpathian Mountain views, and explore iconic landmarks.

After a short car drive through the Transylvanian wild forests, we will get to the bear observatory, From here, it will start a unique experience: see the wild bear in their environment. All the experience is hosted by a licensed tour guide that will learn you a lot of interesting information about brown bears and also other beautifull wild animals. Romania has the largest Brown Bear population in Europe, so you can find many places to watch bears in the wildlife. Our trip will start with a short car drive through the Transylvanian wild forests. After we will arrive to the bear observatory, it will start a unique experience where you can see the bears in wildlife.

Tour the city of Sighisoara on this day trip from Brasov. Walk through its colourful streets and discover the story of Prince Vlad Dracul.

Discover one of the favorite destinations in Transylvania for those who desire to escape into nature, explore a peat bog and taste local mineral water.

Enjoy a full-day tour from Bucharest in a comfortable autocar. Visit the stunning Peles Castle, the legendary Dracula Castle, and explore the medieval charm of Brasov city.

This is an unique experience that combines adventure with sightseeing and social interaction with the locals. Explore wild Transylvania while riding a horse and interacting with locals. Great landscapes, wild animals and gentle horses. Ride along a river, next to a fishing pond, through the forests, corn fields and climb the surrounding hills for impressive views upon the Brasov area! Get insider access to the ranch's stables and interact with horses from pure breeds like Friesian, Andalusian and Gypsy Vanner. Eat traditional food and drink Romania's most popular spirt, the Palinca. (Comes with extra costs, not included in booking price!) Mix adventure with history during the bonus visit of a Transylvanian fortified church. Find out how locals lived in the medieval times during the guided tour.

Discover the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer, two of the hidden treasures of the Romanian hinterland, with this fantastic trip from Brasov.

Admire the medieval gems of Romania's rural Transylvania, discover the village of Viscri and its fortified church and explore Rupea Fortress.

Join this full-day family trip from Bucharest to Transylvania and experience wildlife viewings in a bear reserve in Zarnesti. Explore the medieval town of Brasov and visit Bran Castle.

Combine castle viewing with brown bear watching in Transylvania. A great way to spend a day in Romania. This tour is flexible with pickup available from Brasov or any other nearby city. The tours is shared but you can make it private for a small extra fee. Drop off can be in the same location where you've been picked up or in an other location selected by you (longer distances will require additional fees).

On this hiking tour through the Piatra Craiului National Park, we'll walk through one of the most unspoiled natural environments in Romania!

Enjoy the views on the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range and admire Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake and Balea Waterfall.

This visit inside the sanctuary to see the 121 bears is done under safe conditions together with a group of maximum 40 people accompanied by a guide of the sanctuary

To discover the Transfagarasan road with its unforgettable scenery is indeed an adventure, especially for those daredevils who wish to reach peaks once untouched but by chamois and golden eagles. Transfagarasan Highway - rated by Top Gear as the most spectacular road in the world, the Transfagarasan impresses with its extraordinary scenery, the number of serpentines and the height at which it was built, the Fagaras mountains being the highest in Romania; thus, the Transfagarasan reaches altitudes up to 2042 meters at Lake Balea where it starts its descent to Cartisoara village; here, on a 30 km stretch we can enjoy the sight of the road in all its splendor. Lake Balea - a glacier lake formed in a cirque (a depression surrounded by high mountains) at an altitude of 2040 metres; it lies on an area of 4,6 hectares (the length of the lake is 360 metres) and its depth is of approximately 11 metres.

If you're in Brasov, don't miss this hiking tour in Ciocanu! We'll explore an authentic mountain village in the heart of Romania and its surroundings.

Discover the culture of villages nestled in Transylvania's Piatra Craiului National Park and hike into the forests to go inside of Bat cave.

Explore Brașov’s Old Town on foot, uncovering hidden alleys, medieval charm, and local legends—plus the chance to taste authentic Transylvanian dishes along the way.

Discover Bran Castle and Saxon fortifications in a small-group day tour from Brasov. In the 12th century the German Saxons arrived in Transylvania playing a major role in the development of powerful strongholds and fortresses throughout the region. The influence of the Saxons of Transylvania, also known Sasi, heavily increase the regions economy and began a cultural evolution. The spirit of the Saxons can still be seen today in such medieval towns as Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Medias and Sebes. But the most impressive mark left by this culture are the Fortified Churched scattered through out the region. On this day tour from Brasov our English-Speaking guide will take you to visit Bran Castle - also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight and two Saxon Church Fortresses - Harman and Prejmer (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Dracula's castle, the Rasnov citadel and the city of Sighisoara are some of Transylvania's monuments you can visit with these private day trips from Brasov.

Explore the Piatra Craiului National Park on this hiking tour and follow one of two 5 to 7 hour routes, according to weather and your preferences.

Discover 3 of the most important attractions in Romania on a day trip from Brasov. Admire the striking Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle, where Netflix's Wednesday was filmed.

Explore the Carpathian Mountains at their best. Go for the guaranteed departure day hike tour on Wednesday or Sunday, or choose a private day hike on the nearby mountains of Bucegi, Fagaras, PIatra Mare, Ciucas .. each with spectacular views, breathtaking scenary & great memories. Piatra Craiului National Park - magnific lime stone formation turns the whole area into an amazing location for unforgetable day hikes or multi day hikes. The long Spinal like main ridge is 22km long. Bucegi Natural Park - besides the sheer drops on all sides, the Bucegi Plateau over 2000m alt. is pretty flat where you can find the rock formations of Spynx and the Biddies.  Fagars Mnt - glaciar valleys and the highest Moldovean peak at 2544m. Piatra Mare - famous for the "7 ladders" canyon. Ciucas Mnt - mystic rock formations and pleasant walk with great views.

Book your tickets to Bran Castle and explore the castle that inspired the novel of the legendary Count Dracula. It's the most visited site in Romania!

Discover beautiful nature and culture on this one day bike tour, cycle in the Baraolt mountains along the Olt river and cross 3 Saxon villages.

Salt Turda is near Turda, in Cluj County, and was refurbished and reintroduced into the tourist circuit in 2010. Although Salda Turda is an important tourist destination in the country

A perfect tour to visit and get to know three of the most representative monuments of Transylvania with a native Spanish national guide. Peles Castle is probably the most beautiful monument in Romania. The Rasnov Citadel impresses with its fortress, location and architecture and the Bran Castle, despite not having any relationship with Dracula, is one of the key points of tourism in Romania. I will accompany you throughout the tour, both inside and outside the monuments, to explain everything related to culture, history, and traditions in Romania.

Discover some of Transylvania's most iconic places on a private trip from Brasov. Dracula's castle, Rasnov fortress, and the town of Sighisoara await!

Discover two of Eastern Europe's best preserved fortified churches on a half-day guided tour from Brasov.

Step into the charm of historic center for a authentic wine-tasting experience. Located in a picturesque and intimate setting, this experience offers a genuine taste of Romania’s rich wine culture

Do you want to find out the truth behind Dracula? The Bran Castle is the place where his legend is kept alive all year round. It’s the most famous Castle in Transylvania and waits for you to visit it. It’s believed to have belonged to Vlad the Impaler, the real ruler behind the name of “Dracula”. But what is a myth, and which one is the truth? You can find out if you choose to take this private tour. The second part of the trip is dedicated to the outdoors. We will visit Pestera, a timeless place. A village surrounded by the most magnificent mountains you will ever see. A place where the locals still live like tenths of years ago. A place barely touched by technology. An opportunity for you to taste the traditional meals, all prepared from purely natural ingredients. Are you going to choose this experience?

On this excursion to St. Anna Lake from Brasov, we'll get to know the only volcanic lake in Eastern Europe and the amazing landscapes that surround it!

Discover Braşov Old Town on a guided 2-hour walking tour, explore the picturesque Piata Sfatului Square and stroll down an intriguing alleyways.

Explore one of Romania’s most beautiful cities, Brasov, by candlelight as you walk along the narrow streets of the old town learning about the medieval architecture and the stories it holds.