Transylvania
Peleș Castle against the Carpathian mountains at dusk

Private day tours · Brașov & Bucharest

Transylvania, at your own pace

Private day tours to Bran Castle, Peleș Castle, Sighișoara and the Transfăgărășan — with a local driver-guide, hotel pickup, and a flexible itinerary built around you.

5.0 ★ guest reviewsPrivate groups onlyHotel pickup includedSame-day replies

Popular private tours

Curated journeys across Transylvania

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Bran, Peleș & Cantacuzino Castles
Full day · 8–9 hfrom Brașov

Bran, Peleș & Cantacuzino Castles

From€90/ personMinimum 2 guests · Tickets not includedView tour →
Bear Sanctuary & Bran Castle
Day trip · 6–7 hfrom Brașov

Bear Sanctuary & Bran Castle

From€75/ personMinimum 2 guests · Tickets not includedView tour →
Sighișoara Private Day Trip
Full day · 8–9 hfrom Brașov

Sighișoara Private Day Trip

From€250/ private tourPrivate experience · Tickets not includedView tour →
Transfăgărășan Scenic Road Tour
Full day · 9–10 hjun–oct · seasonal

Transfă­gărășan Scenic Road Tour

From€300/ private tourPrivate experience · Tickets not includedView tour →
Brașov → Bucharest with Peleș Stop
Transfer · 4–5 hbrașov → bucharest

Brașov → Bucharest with Peleș Stop

From€250/ private tourPrivate experience · Tickets not includedView tour →
UNESCO Treasures of Transylvania
Full day · 9–10 hfrom Brașov

UNESCO Treasures of Transylvania

From€270/ private tourPrivate experience · Tickets not includedView tour →
Bears, Dracula's Castle & Brașov Panorama
Day trip · 7–8 hfrom Brașov · Tue–Sun

Bears, Dracula's Castle & Brașov Panorama

A small-group day from Brașov: rescued brown bears, Dracula's Castle at Bran, the Râșnov panorama and the mountain road through Poiana Brașov — all entrance tickets included.

€79/ personSmall group · Maximum 8 guests · Tickets includedBook Shared Tour

Build your own tour

Pick the places. We do the rest.

Twenty-five places across Romania. Choose what you want to see and we work out the route, what time you reach each gate, and the price — before you book. If a day is too full, we say so and tell you what to drop.

25 places · any day · instant price

Build your own tour
  • Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
  • Sighișoara CitadelSighișoara Citadel
  • Transfăgărășan RoadTransfăgărășan Road
  • Viscri Village & Fortified ChurchViscri Village & Fortified Church
  • Turda Salt MineTurda Salt Mine
  • and anywhere else you want to stop
Bran Castle inner courtyard at dusk

Audioguide

Free audio guides for the castles

We created room-by-room audio guides for Bran, Peleș and Cantacuzino — written by us, available in eight languages. Listen online or download the tracks and use them offline during your visit.

  • —Bran · Peleș · Cantacuzino
  • —English · Italiano · Español · Français · Deutsch
  • —Free to stream or download

Why travel with us

A private experience, not a taxi ride

01

Local driver-guide

Born in Brașov — real local knowledge, not a script. Stories, shortcuts and honest recommendations.

02

Private tours only

Never shared with strangers. The car, the pace and the playlist are yours.

03

Flexible itinerary

Stay longer where you love it, skip what bores you. The plan bends around you, not the other way.

04

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Door to door from any hotel in Brașov or Bucharest — no meeting points, no waiting.

05

Tickets & tables handled

We help you pre-book official castle tickets and reserve the good local restaurants.

06

EN · IT · RO

Tours guided in fluent English, Italian or Romanian — your choice.

Black Tesla Model Y on a Carpathian mountain road at dusk

The car

Quiet, comfortable, all-electric

Travel in a Tesla Model Y Performance — silent on mountain roads, panoramic glass roof, and room for four guests with luggage.

  • —Premium comfort seats
  • —Whisper-quiet cabin
  • —Panoramic glass roof
  • —100 km/h in 3.7 s (if you like)
  • —Zero-emission drive
  • —Chargers, Wi-Fi & water on board

Guest reviews

Loved by travellers from around the world

5.0 · based on private guest feedback
“Marius is the perfect host — punctual, knowledgeable and incredibly kind. The Tesla was immaculate and the day at Peleș and Bran felt like a private journey through a fairytale.”
Giulia & MarcoMilano, Italy
“Booked the Transfăgărășan tour and it exceeded every expectation. Silent Tesla cabin, perfect playlist, expert commentary and stops exactly where I wanted. Five stars are not enough.”
James WhitmanLondon, UK
“We did the Sighișoara day trip with our two children. Marius adapted everything to their pace, suggested a wonderful family restaurant and made parking and tickets effortless.”
Sofia HernándezMadrid, Spain
“From the airport pickup in Bucharest to the drop-off in Brașov with a stop at Peleș — flawless. Marius speaks excellent Italian and felt like a friend by the end of the trip.”
Andrea ContiRoma, Italy
“We were skeptical about private tours but this was easily the highlight of our Romania trip. Comfortable, beautifully curated, and honest pricing communicated upfront on WhatsApp.”
Emma & DanielNew York, USA
“I took my parents on the Cantacuzino-Peleș-Bran combo for their anniversary. Marius made it special — relaxed pace, warm conversation and beautiful photos he took for us.”
Ioana PetrescuBucurești, România

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The practical details, up front. Anything we didn’t cover?

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Where do your tours start, and do you offer hotel pickup?

Transylvania Private Tours runs private day tours from Brașov and Bucharest. Hotel or accommodation pickup is included, and we can also collect you from Bucharest airport for a tour on the way to Brașov.

Are the tours private, or are they shared group tours?

Every tour is fully private — just you and your party with your own driver-guide. You never share the car with strangers, and the pace and stops are yours to set.

What languages do you speak?

Tours are guided in English, Italian and Romanian.

What can I see on a day tour from Brașov?

Popular day tours cover Bran Castle (“Dracula’s Castle”), Peleș Castle in Sinaia, the medieval citadel of Sighișoara, the Libearty bear sanctuary, and — from June to October — the Transfăgărășan mountain road. Itineraries are flexible and can be combined or fully customised.

How much does a private tour cost?

The price depends on the itinerary, the distance covered and your group size. Send us the dates and what you’d like to see and we’ll reply with a clear quote — usually within a few hours over WhatsApp.

How do I book a tour?

Send an inquiry through the website form or message us directly on WhatsApp at +40 749 985 628. We confirm the itinerary, date and pickup with you personally — no prepayment platform, no booking fees.

What vehicle do you use, and how many people fit?

Tours run in a comfortable private car (a Tesla Model Y) suited to small groups. For larger parties, tell us your numbers and we’ll arrange the right vehicle.

Tell us where you want to go.

Send your dates and wish-list — we’ll reply the same day with a suggested itinerary and a quote.

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