Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a private full-day adventure from Bucharest, blending legends, royalty, and recent communism past. Travel in the comfort of a private car, having a professional guide as your driver, while you explore sites tied to both Dracula and Ceausescu.

First, visit Snagov Palace, where the Ceausescus fled during the 1989 Revolution, and their lavish lakeside residence. Nearby, discover the mysterious Snagov Monastery—rumored burial site of Dracula himself.

Then journey to Târgoviște to visit the military base where the Ceausescus were tried and executed in December 1989, and the Princely Court—Dracula’s former stronghold and the first capital of Wallachia.

After a lunch break in an iconic restaurant, continue to the stunning Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi, a masterpiece of Neo-Romanian architecture and home to the dramatic story of one of Romania’s wealthiest rulers.
This immersive tour offers a thrilling dive into the power, intrigue, and legacy of Romania’s most iconic figures.

What's Included

Private transportation
Snagov Monastery
Snagov Palace
WiFi on board
Entrance Fee Brancoveanu Palace
Air-conditioned vehicle
Princely Court Târgoviște
Ceaușescu Execution Site
Chindiei Tower
We might have a stop for lunch, in an Iconic restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A visit inside the best example of traditional Romanian architecture, while learning about the wealthiest ruler of Romania, creator of the style and also owner of the location.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Execution of Ceausescu: A place that says the story of the last days of Ceausescu couple. You will learn about the development of the Revolution in 1989 and the last days of the Totalitarian Regime in Romania.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Targoviste

    The first capital of Romania, main residence of Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula), a place of legends. Your guide will take you around the historical site and offer interesting stories

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will go up the Tower, have a great view on Targoviste and historical site, and learn about its' glory

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Available to visit only Monday to Thursday. A glance into Ceausescu's life, visiting the Palace where the couple was spending their weekends. Learn more about the development of events during the Revolution of 1989

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Snagov Monastery

    The place of burial for Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula). Learn about the myths and truths of this beautiful place.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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