Romania Temple Tours: Our Top 13

1.3-Castle: Peles,Bran,Rasnov,Sinaia Monastery from Brasov w pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour tour from Brasov links Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Rasnov, with guides such as Traian Bichea or Claudiu handling transport and local context. Expect a comfortable Mercedes van, hotel pickup, priority help at Peles, and possible substitutions when Rasnov is closed. Entrance fees cost €40 extra.

“VIP experience that can only come from a professional. We were brought to the front of every line while the guide explained the history in depth. Highly recommended.”

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2.Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Sinaia Monastery Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Brașov with an English-speaking guide such as Bianca, Marius, Bogdan, or Elina to Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Bran Castle, and Râșnov Fortress. Expect a full eight-hour day, a group of up to nine, scenic mountain roads, free time for photos, and entrance fees paid separately.

“Bogdan was a fantastic guide. We went on a Monday so Pelés Castle was closed, which we knew in advance, but we still felt like we got a fantastic bargain for our money. We had lots of time to take photos and never felt rushed. Bogdan was very knowledgeable and friendly. We even got a bonus photo stop at Cantacuzino which was nice. Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Princely Court of Târgoviște and Curtea de Argeș Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide on a private Bucharest day trip to Târgoviște, Golești, and Curtea de Argeș. See Vlad the Impaler’s former court, a 17th-century fortified estate, and one of Romania’s most distinctive monasteries. Hotel transfers and private air-conditioned transport are included.

“This was hands on the best tour I had in Romania. Fagarashan National park was gorgeous and Transfagarashan was fascination. It was fabulous to be in such naturally gorgeous surroundings and we saw 9 brown bears! What a treat. Sebastian was the BEST Guide I’ve ever had, and the last unscheduled stop at the castle whose picture is on 1Lei note was a yummy icing on the cake. Nature lovers will LOVE this tour!”

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4.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace & Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 48 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

Travel from Bucharest with an English-speaking guide to Snagov Monastery, set on an island in Snagov Lake, then continue to Mogosoaia Palace, a 1702 Brancovenesc masterpiece. Guide Laura has led this outing, which includes hotel pickup, modern-car transport, and about 45 minutes between the two sights. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Mi-a plăcut foarte mult vizita la Palatul Snagov. Laura este o profesionistă.”

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5.Brasov: Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Travel from Brasov in a small group of up to seven people to Carta Monastery, the Transfagarasan Highway, and Balea Lake. An English-speaking guide handles the mountain drive in a Mercedes V-Class or similar vehicle. From November to July, a cable car is needed because snow closes the upper road.

“Great day! The road and the lake was just beautiful. The driver was very experienced and knows the road well, would def recommend this experience if visiting Romania, bring water with you, it said supplied but this was never offered, food is available at the lake but street food stalls only, if you need to snack bring a couple with you x”

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6.Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide and visit Mogosoaia Palace, a fine example of Brancovenesc architecture, then cross Snagov Lake’s wooded setting to a monastery linked to Vlad the Impaler. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Guides may include Eugen or Rasvan.

“We started at Snagov and were met by 4 very friendly dogs. Please make sure you have treats for them. They are lovely! We loved the history behind the legend of Vlad Tepes and the monastery was stunning. We made a stop en route at the Bucharest Harley Davidson dealer for t-shirts. Thank you Mario. We then made our way to Mogososia Palace. The grounds were amazing but there was a piano competition on in the Palace itself which was quite restricted inside. There was some nice history to the palace but we didn’t red long to go round it Huge thanks to Rasvan, our guide and Mario, our driver”

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7.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel from Bucharest by air-conditioned car or minivan to Snagov Monastery, Caldarusani Monastery, and Mogosoaia Palace. English-speaking guides such as Matthew, Laura, Serban, and Narcis explain the sites, Romanian art, and Brancovenesc architecture. The five-hour tour includes hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and drop-off, but entrance fees are extra.

“Well-organized tour. History, architecture, museums, art, culture, masterpieces, countryside, sunshine and blue sky. We came back to Bucharest to visit especially these places. Our guide, Serban was a perfect guide. He is helpful, informative”

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8.Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Brasov in a Mercedes van or similar vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide. See the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake at 2,034 meters, and Carta Monastery. From November 1 to July 1, the upper road is closed and you continue by cable car, weather permitting.

“Our tour guide was just perfect! Very knowledgeable on the history of each place visited who knew just what was needed at each point of the trip . He was extremely proffessional subtle and we ended up having a private experience that day which only made this surprise event for my boyfriend’s 40th bday ever more special and very intimate! High regards!”

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9.Mogosoaia Palace & Snagov Monastery: Private tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72Cheapest good one

Leave Bucharest for a four-hour private tour of Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery. An English-speaking guide such as Adrian, Claudiu, or Christian handles the driving and history, while you enjoy lake views, quiet grounds, palace architecture, and the monastery traditionally identified as Vlad the Impaler’s burial place. Entry fees cost extra.

“Great tour guide who was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a very nice tour. Peaceful area away from the big city.”

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10.Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel by private vehicle from Bucharest to Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler, then explore Mogosoaia Palace and its grounds. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, admission, and a private English-speaking guide. Guides associated with this trip include Emil, Alejandro, Alex, and Teo Tat, though assignments can vary.

“Wonderful way to learn about Romanian history. Also to see beautiful countryside and see beautiful buildings. My driver was excellent. He shared his knowledge about the Romanian lifestyle and history. He is a real asset to the company.”

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11.Private Half Day trip to Slanic Salt Mine and Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $239

Leave Bucharest at 8:00 am for a private six-hour trip to Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler, then descend 200 meters into Slanic Salt Mine. Your English-speaking guide, such as Alex or Catalin, provides local history in a private vehicle. Bring a coat, snacks, tissues, and good walking shoes.

“Our guide for this trip was Catalin and he was excellent. Not only was he knowledgeable about our destinations he was also caring and thoughtful. The salt mine is breathtaking and so vast that it seems empty. The temperature is a steady 12 so you do end up with a cold nose (take tissues). On the way to Slanic we stopped at Snagov, another place showing the complete diversity of this country, and linked to Vlad the Impaler. It is advisable to take drinks and snacks with you (and tissues), good walking shoes and a coat or jumper.”

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12.Snagov Monastery, Ceaușescu Mansion, & Village Museum – 6h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $254

You’ll travel by private car with a multilingual guide to Snagov Monastery, the Village Museum, Ceaușescu Mansion, and central Bucharest. Expect a sharp contrast between village life, communist power, royal architecture, and the monastery’s island setting. The tour includes pickup, parking, fuel, and road tolls, while entrance fees are extra.

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13.Bulgaria Day Trip: Basarabovo Monastery, Tsarevets & Arbanasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $382

Leave Bucharest with guide Nicolas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and cross into Bulgaria for three very different sights: Basarbovo’s rock-cut monastery, Veliko Tarnovo’s Tsarevets Fortress, and Arbanasi’s fortified homes. WiFi and hotel pickup keep the long day comfortable, while tickets and meals are extra.

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