Dracula Myth vs. Reality Tour from Bucharest

Step into the world of Romanian medieval myths and legends on a fascinating day trip to the Royal Court of Târgoviște, the Râșnov Fortress and Bran Castle aka Dracula’s Castle.

Duration 12 hours

Private tour pricing from 55 EUR per person

Group tour available in English, Spanish

I chose this tour due to my fascination about Dracula but I could not find him there as I wished. Though, the castles and the citadels impressed me a lot and it was easy to understand why Bram Stoker chose Transylvania for his book. The landscapes were amazing, Romania has for sure something very wild and mysterious with all those wooded mountains and strong medieval constructions. A nice touch was including the tour Iulia Hasdeu Castle, not a medieval one but with a beautiful-sad story which impressed us all. Maybe in the future the authorities will consider giving Dracula more credit than some cheap souvenirs as there are many generations that grew up with Dracula stories. At least, I returned home with great memories and great photos from Transylvania and now it will be much easier to tell my son stories about Dracula actually showing him real images from the Count’ real home.

Highlights

Discover the legendary Bran Castle

Visit the Râșnov Fortress and admire breathtaking views of the Romanian countryside

Description

Walk in the footsteps of the bloodthirsty Vlad the Impaler in the Royal Court of Târgoviște – the former capital of the Wallachia kingdom. The Court is overlooked by the 27-metre-high Chindia Tower, from which the Prince would often observe the executions below. Legend has it that’s there’s a place right next to the Royal Court called the Forest of the Impaled.

The fascinating thread of medieval legends continues with a visit to Bran Castle, also knows as Dracula’s Castle – an awe-inspiring fortress that towers above the main road to Transylvania. Not far off is Râșnov Fortress, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.