Top Experiences in Mogosoaia Palace

Embark on this small group day trip from Bucharest to discover an important part of Romanian history hidden at Targoviste. On this tour you will learn details about the famous Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula as well as details from Romania's recent history. At the end of the tour you will visit Ceausescu Palace - the home of the former Romanian dictator located in Bucharest.

Always a young, well educated, certified English speaking local guide that is also the driver.

Comfortable minivan with full A/C.

Includes stops at the best attractions you can see around Bucharest and in Transylvania, discover all of them in the most comfortable way possible.

Possibility to choose the attractions that you want to go inside and the ones to skip or just see on the outside.

Possibility to choose the preferred accommodation for the two nights spent on the tour depending on budget, taste, etc. The guide can help.

This private day trip from Bucharest start with stop at Mogosoaia to see the Palace and the Royal Court of the most famous romanian ruler from the end of the 17th century, located in a forest on the edge of a lake.

Next is a visit the Snagov Monastery the place where Vlad the Impaler is buried – an ancient monastic establishment, a historical monument, an architectural jewel of feudal art, and an important tourist attraction located on an island of the Snagov Lake, near Bucharest

After you will get a full introduction to Romanian wines: we travel to countryside hills terraced with vineyards, visit an old 'boyar' manor, with premium wines, visit cellars and enjoy a delicious wine-paired lunch!

On the way back we will

Our tour is created for experienced cyclists, wiling to ride ~100km near Bucharest.

We are using asphalted, quiet roads nearby Bucharest, with few stops for visiting historical sites. The route is mostly flat.

The route lenghts is flexible, we can adapt from 50km to 130km, depending your time and fitness.

We can offer a road bike for you, in case you don't have.

The countryside surrounding Bucharest is among the most picturesque in Romania, but visiting its main sights on your own can be a hassle. With this private guided tour, see highlights like medieval monasteries, palaces, and Dracula’s tomb in one day without the stress of driving.

- Stop at Dracula’s Tomb to see the final resting place of Vlad the Impaler.

- Admire the Byzantine and neo-Romanian architecture of Mogosoaia Lake Palace.

- Visit the historic lake monasteries of Țigănești and Snagov.

- Take in the scenic landscape and villages as you travel through the lake country, learning about the local history and culture from your driver.

- Take in the top sights near Bucharest in a single day with a private driver.

There is enough time for photos stops, lunch/coffee breaks or just sit & rest when you need. As being a private tour, we guarantee flexibility and personalized service.

Always a young, well educated, certified English speaking local guide that is also the driver.

Comfortable minivan with full A/C.

Includes stops at the best attractions you can see around Bucharest and in Transylvania, discover all of them in the most comfortable way possible.

Possibility to choose the attractions that you want to go inside and the ones to skip or just see on the outside.

Possibility to choose the preferred accommodation for the two nights spent on the tour depending on budget, taste, etc. The guide can help.

Available in English / Italiano / Français

Discover the mysterious legends surrounding Count Vlad Dracula and how the Romanians preserved their identity and authentic heritage through centuries of domination.

Private Tour Highlights:
• Mogosoaia Lake Palace – Unique architecture with Byzantine, Otoman and Neo-Romanian features built in the 17th century.
• Dracula’s Tomb – Vlad the Impaler’s final resting place in the island monastery on the Snagov Lake.
• Village Museum – Authentic traditions and preserved centuries old Romanian peasant houses. Optional Guided Tour 15 eur / pers incl Entry Ticket.

authentic. inspiring. memorable.safe.
Values that we hold as promise for each of our concept theme private tour experiences.

See the best places in and around Bucharest, at the pace that it is convenient for you, with your personal expert guide. Guaranteed only licensed national guides!

This complete tour includes the most famous sights and landmarks, recommendations and reservations, if necessary, at the best restaurants in town; it also includes visits of important museums: People's House, Village Museum, Mogoșoaia Palace and Patriarchal Church.

Available in English / Italiano / Français

Discover the Mystical Lake Monasteries of Caldarusani and Snagov with Dracula’s Tomb and the unique architecture of the Mogosoaia Lake Palace while enjoying the southern scenery of Bucharest’s surroundings.

Private Tour Highlights:
• The Mystical Lake Monasteries: Caldarusani (built in 1638) and Snagov (built in 1408)
• Dracula’s Tomb – Vlad the Impaler’s final resting place
• Mogosoaia Lake Palace – unique architecture with Byzantine and Neo-Romanian features built by Constantin Brancoveanu, Martyr of Christianity of 18th century
• Splendid natural landscapes of the natural lakes and biosphere of nearby surroundings of Bucharest

authentic. inspiring. memorable. safe.
Values that we hold as promise for each of our concept theme private tour experiences.

This 6-hour private tour is the best way to see Bucharest and it's surroundings with visits to such sites as Village Museum, Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace. You will start by having a panoramic city tour with stops in the Revolution Square, in front of Parliament and at the Military Academy. Next, head to the place where religion comes to life, The Patriarchal Palace & Church. Enjoy an exclusive visit to the Village Museum and complete your Bucharest city tour with a walk through the Old City and find out more about Vlad the Impaler.

Vlad III, the Prince of Wallachia, was born sometime between 1428 and 1431, probably in Sighişaora, Transylvania. His patronymic, ‘Dracul’, means Dragon, derived from the membership of his father, Vlad II Dracul, in the Order of the Dragon, an order of chivalry for the defence of Christianity in Eastern Europe against the Ottomans, so the young Vlad became known as Dracula, or “son of Dragon”. The exact date, cause, and location of Vlad’s death is unknown, but is believed to have taken place between October and December 1476, when he disappeared in battle. It is known, however, that his head was taken to Constantinople as a trophy. His daughter Maria was meanwhile brought to the Neapolitan court, whose ruling family was allied with her own family, where she was adopted and eventually married to a Neapolitan nobleman.

This private full day tour will offer you the opportunity to visit Bucharest's most important landmarks and its surroundings. The city, once called "Little Paris" will welcome you with its "Belle Époque" perfume in the restored Old City center with 17th Century old churches and Palaces built in French style. But also make sure you witness the contrasts of the buildings/churches mentioned with the communist blocks and the very modern glass sky scrapers in the business office areas.

We shall visit the inside of the famous Palace of Parliament and the Village Museum and also Snagov Monastery, where Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula) is thought to be buried. Our tour includes the Mogosoaia Palace, built by Prince Constantin Brancoveanu between 1698 -1702.

This private half day trip outside of Bucharest it's the best way to discover and learn more about Snagov Monastery from the 14th century, the place where Vlad the Impaler Dracula is believed to be buried and Mogosoaia Palace, a true jewel of architecture built in Romanian Renaissance style or Brancovenesc style in the beginning of the 18th century.

Embark on a one day tour to discover some of Bucharest's most important sites and one must see, well preserved palace, Mogosoaia Palace. On this day you will get to see the famous Palace of Parliament, Cotroceni Palace, many panoramic views of the city and learn interesting facts about the capital of Romania. In the second part of the day enjoy the visit at Mogosoaia Palace to see how royalty lived and take a relaxing walk on the premises.

The prices are per tour, not per person. So, if you are 2 or 3 persons, you'll share the cost. But the tour remains private, so it will be only you (your family or friends).

Discover the beautiful surroundings of Bucharest and visit two of the most important and appreciated tourist objectives: Mogosoaia Palace, an over 300 year old palace located in a charming and very large park and Snagov Monastery, which became so famous thanks to the Legend of Dracula as, according to local stories, it is believed that Vlad the Impaler has his grave here.

This is a private tour, only you group will participate.
You will visit three of the most important and appreciated sites nearby Bucharest.

Hidden by woods and surrounded by the waters of the Lake Snagov, the Snagov Monastery was the most important spiritual and cultural centre of Wallachia in the feudal period.
Here is hide Vlad the Impaler tomb.

Mogosoaia Palace easily passes as one of the most beautiful monuments around Bucharest. With a history that goes back more than 300 years, part of the lives of some of the greatest families in the history of Southern Romania, the palace and its vast gardens are an excellent weekend destination.

Fort Chitila is a historical fortification located near Bucharest. It was built in the late 19th century as part of Romania's defensive system. The fort played a role in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II.

Notre randonnée est conçue pour les cyclistes expérimentés, désireux de parcourir environ 100 km près de Bucarest.

Nous utilisons des routes goudronnées et calmes à proximité de Bucarest, avec peu d'arrêts pour visiter des sites historiques. Le parcours est généralement plat.

Le parcours est flexible, nous pouvons nous adapter de 50 km à 130 km, en fonction de votre temps et de votre condition physique.

Nous pouvons vous proposer un vélo de route, au cas où vous n'en auriez pas.

In this tour you will visit one of the most important palaces that are close to Bucharest, Mogosoaia and Snagov Palace and Monastery, a place full of legends.
In the morning you will leave Bucharest for exploring the surroundings. Your first stop will be Mogosoaia Palace. This palace has a rich history that goes back more than 300 year. Built over the four-year period between 1698 and 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, the Mogoșoaia Palace is famous for its architecture. The palace houses a museum and art gallery inside its walls, but it is also known for its beautiful gardens. Here you will have a coffee break. You will go to Vlahiia Garden, where you will have a traditional Romanian lunch and you will visit old houses from Maramures, you will discover their traditions and a little rural paradise not far from Bucharest. You will travel to Snagov, where you will find interesting information about Snagov Palace and The Monastery. In the afternoon you will return to Bucharest.

Explore the cosmopolitan contrasts of Bucharest on a full-day tour of Romania's capital and surrounding sights. See the best of Bucharest, including Communist relics like the supersized Parliament Palace and Revolution Square, plus the charming, French-inspired Old Town and traditional folk houses of the Village Museum. Head outside the city to dig deeper into Romanian history and myths at the royal Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery—the legendary final resting place of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler.