Bran Castle private tour: why a car of your own helps
A Bran Castle private tour matters because the stops around Bran do not keep the same hours. In winter the castle opens at 12:00 on Mondays and at 09:00 on other days, while Peleș is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The bear sanctuary in Zărnești runs a second guided visit at around 11:00.
It also suits families. Prices were taken in November 2026.
Private Bran Castle tours
Six private days from Brașov and Bucharest, from a four hour run to a full day with Peleș.
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Private day from Bucharest: Bran, Peleș and Brașov
A private twelve hour day from Bucharest through Bran, Peleș and Brașov, priced per group of up to four.
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Private day: Peleș, Bran and Cantacuzino
A private day from Brașov through Peleș, Bran and the Cantacuzino palace.
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Private day: bear sanctuary, Bran and Peleș
A private day from Brașov that takes in the bear sanctuary, Bran Castle and Peleș.
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Private Bran Castle and bear sanctuary day
- Private transport
- English-speaking driver and guide
- Water and a small snack
Private transport with an English-speaking driver and guide from your hotel in Brașov to Bran and the bear sanctuary. Admission to both is added only with the matching option.
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Private Bran Castle tour with a mountain pastry stop
A private tour of Bran Castle from Brașov that includes a stop for mountain pastries.
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Private trip to Bran Castle with hotel pick-up
- Private guided day trip
- Air-conditioned limousine
- Hotel pick-up and return
A private guided trip for up to four people in an air-conditioned limousine, with hotel pick-up and return. The route covers Bran and Râșnov. Admission and meals are extra.
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Six private days from Brașov and Bucharest, from a four hour run to a full day with Peleș.
Private tours from Brașov: Bran only, or Bran with more
The shortest is a four hour private tour of Bran with a mountain pastry stop, at €59 per person. The five hour private trip with hotel pick-up in a limousine follows a route through Bran and Râșnov at €51 per person for up to four; admission and meals are extra. Choose these for a couple or a family that wants the castle and a little of the countryside without a long day.
The six hour trip adds the bear sanctuary and costs €76 per person. You travel with an English-speaking driver and guide from your hotel in Brașov, with water and a small snack. Entry to the castle and the sanctuary is added only with the matching option.
Two longer days from Brașov fit first-time visitors who want a lot in one go. The eight hour day combines the bear sanctuary, Bran and Peleș at €114 per person. The seven to eight hour tour through Peleș, Bran and the Cantacuzino palace costs €131 per person. Both include Peleș, so book a day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Private day from Bucharest to Bran, Peleș and Brașov
If you sleep in Bucharest, the twelve hour private day takes in Bran, Peleș and Brașov and is priced per group, not per person: €324 for up to four. Two people pay €162 each, three pay €108 each and four pay €81 each.
What a private tour costs for your group
Per-person prices multiply. For two, the options from Brașov come to €102 (limousine trip), €118 (pastry tour), €152 (bear sanctuary), €228 (bear sanctuary, Bran and Peleș) and €262 (Peleș and Cantacuzino). Four people on the limousine trip pay €204 in total, while the Bucharest day stays at €324. Admission fees are paid on top unless an option adds them.
Private or small group?
A small group is better when price matters most. The six hour small-group trip from Brașov takes up to eight people to Bran, the bear sanctuary and Râșnov for €49 per person; four people pay €196, against €204 for the five hour private limousine trip. For a first visit the difference is small, so choose on pace and company.
From Bucharest the gap is wider. Admission to Peleș and Bran is extra on the shared day. For more departures and a three day route through Transylvania, see our Bran Castle tours and day trips.
Bran Castle private tour: questions and answers
How much does a private tour to Bran Castle cost?
From €51 per person for the five hour limousine trip from Brașov, with €59 for the pastry tour and €76 for the bear sanctuary day. From Bucharest, €324 covers up to four people.
Which private tour is cheapest for four?
The limousine trip from Brașov costs €204 for four. The Bucharest day costs €324, or €81 per person, for the whole route including Peleș.
How long does a private tour take?
Between four and twelve hours. Brașov options run four, five, six, seven to eight and eight hours; the Bucharest day takes twelve.
Is Bran Castle open on Mondays?
Yes. The castle opens at 12:00 on Mondays, with the last entry at 18:00 in winter. Peleș is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so choose a Wednesday to Sunday for a day that includes it.