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Bran Castle Halloween Party included in this amazing tour! Arrive in Bran and accommodate at a cozy 3* hotel (this, as well as a traditional dinner are included in the price). Get ready and, in the evening, join us for the best Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle!

Arrive at Bran Castle. Enjoy a unique night visit of the castle (please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides) and then join us on the grounds for the best Bran Castle Halloween Party!

bran castle halloween party
Bran Castle Decorated for Halloween

Highlights of the Bran Castle Halloween Party 

  • Bran Castle Halloween party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party from Transylvania, hosted by a famous Romanian DJ
  • night visit to Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with glamorous witches– also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377 (please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides)
  • traditional Transylvanian festive dinner - a get to know each other meeting with the other party goers
  • costume contest -introduce your costume and tell us something about you and where are you coming from - may the best disguise win!
  • accommodation with breakfast included in walking distance from the Halloween party
British tourists at the best Bran Castle Halloween party in Transylvania
British tourists at the biggest Halloween party in Transylvania, Romania

Bran Castle Halloween Party 

Dracula's Castle Halloween party
Wicked fairies are hosting the party

Join us for the best Bran Castle Halloween Party! Enjoy a night of partying in the land of Dracula!

This one day tour is addressed to people who are looking for a fun way to spend Halloween.
Discover a small bit of Transylvania (maybe enough to convince you to return for the full Halloween tour next year) and party till morning!

Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party in Halloween tours in Transylvania, Romania tours
Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party in Halloween tours in Transylvania, Romania tours

This tour is self-guided, meaning that you have to find your way to the accommodation and then join us at the castle for the main event.

Your Halloween party begins with a unique night visit of Bran Castle (please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides).

Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party in Halloween tours in Transylvania, Romania tours
Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party

After that, party till morning on the grounds of the castle.

Halloween in Romania Halloween tours from Bucharest
Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula's Castle Halloween Party in Halloween tours in Transylvania, Romania tours

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Book now your Bran Castle Halloween Party!

Book now and enjoy all the benefits! We include accommodation, night tour of the castle and entrance to the Halloween Party at Bran Castle.

We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment form.

  • MasterCard and Visa via fax and phone.
  • We also accept payments via PayPal and bank transfer.

  • At the moment of booking we require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we issue a Confirmation Letter.
  •  The final payment is due 60 days prior to tour departure. Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking.

 


Departures:

Level of Hotel Classification Price per person Availability

1-Day Halloween Party at Bran Castle. Check in: November 1, 2025 or October 31, 2026, 4:00 PM

3* Accommodation

€ 379

Price based on double occupancy

Limited spaces
Single Traveler € 399 Limited spaces

Departure Guaranteed

These tours are guaranteed to depart on the dates given, as we do not insist on a minimum number of bookings before departure.


Bran Castle Halloween Party is available for free if:

  • You don’t have a reflection in the mirror,
  • You decompose when sunlight strikes you,
  • You’re over 200 years old,
  • Can use your wings to fly to Transylvania,

Well, this holiday is free for you! Come join your fellow vampires in Transylvania:-)
Blood treats not included!

Other mentions

  • Once you realize the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return to your country.
  • People speak plenty of English in Romania and you will find the locals and the other tourists are friendly and open.
  • No visa is required and you can get green card extension insurance from your insurer to cover Romania.
  • Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancellation. Transylvania Live provides only with the admission logistic.
  • Please be cautious if you suffer from claustrophobia, are sensitive to intermittent lights and loud noises! Also, please consider the low temperatures and the fact that the stairs and alleyways can be slippery. For your safety, please listen to the instructions of the Castle’s personnel.

Media Mentions

We’re pleased to say that Transylvania Live has recently garnered the attention of several publications and broadcasts
more details here

Halloween short breaks on the national news

Please activate Caption button to see the news with English subtitles.

 

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Day 1

Bran, Halloween Party at Bran Castle

Accommodate in a cozy 3* hotel. After dinner explore Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. The edifice owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Documentary evidence of the castle dates back as far as 1377.
21:00 - Legend emerging begins! Enjoy an unforgettable night tour of Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked ferries and nice witches. Around 21:00, attend the Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle

Accommodation

1 night in 3* hotel, 10 minutes walking distance from Bran Castle


Meals

1 breakfasts, 1 dinner (3 course traditional Romanian dinner)


Entrance fee to

Bran Castle - Halloween Party (admission hours: 19:30)

 

A “black souvenir” from Transylvania Live

Check-in: 16:00, November 2, 2024

Check-out: 12:00, November 3, 2024

Halloween Party at the Bran Castle includes : Night visit of Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked ferries and nice witches. (please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides). Around 21:00, attend the Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle.

*Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancelation.

**Please be cautious if you suffer from claustrophobia, are sensitive to intermittent lights and loud noises! Also, please consider the low temperatures and the fact that the stairs and alleyways can be slippery. For your safety, please listen to the instructions of the Castle’s personnel.

*Minors are not allowed in the tent where alcoholic drinks are served.

  • Transportation
  • Plane ticket
  • Airport fees
  • Photo & video tax
  • Other not mentioned.
   

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  1. Jay Adams:

    We had a blast at your party and looks like we’ll have a bigger group next year at the Halloween party.
    Thanks to your co-workers on providing the food and drinks.
    We had a great time.
    We will definitely write a blog down for you.

  2. Percy Johnson:

    It was great fun to be there for the annual Halloween tour and party.
    The dinner had plenty of food and we tasted tzuica the Transylvanian plum brandy before the party.
    A lady from Holand has won the costume contest.
    We had some shots and beers at the Halloween party so we were happy that the hotel was in walking distance from the party.
    Thank you Transylvania Live!
    Keep up the good work!

  3. Boby Williams:

    When in Transylvania you must stop by Vlad’s old Castle and have a glimpse of how the real Dracula lived back in the day.
    And if you are there on Halloween then Bran Castle Halloween party is a Must-Do.
    Another best thing was that it was Halloween themed
    It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a great Halloween party.
    So don’t hesitate!
    GO!

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Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US).
You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!

We require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts).

The final payment is due 60 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Transylvania Live’s Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: https://visit-transylvania.eu/terms.html .

The client is at all time entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Transylvania Live - Expert in Transylvania a cancellation charge as stipulated below:
89 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per person / per tour cancellation fee;
88–61 days, loss of deposit.
60–31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price;
30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.

Please check with the airline company. Anyway is good to pack light, some of the hotels – historical buildings do not have elevators.

Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides.
German, French, Hungarian and Hebrew-speaking guide are also available.

We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax.

Yes, most of our tours operate even if there’s only one person.
Due to socialization reasons our special tours for couples require a minimum of five couples.

The tour has a general audience as it targets people interested in history, culture, customs and beliefs. Group size can be between 4-26 people. Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimise the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-45.

We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry.

A minimum age of 10 years is required on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Transylvania Live with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On “for couples” tours a minimum age of 20 years is required.

We only accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment.

If you pay on-line using our secure internet booking form your credit card can hold any type of currency, the amount of money to be taken will be exchanged in EURO by your bank at their rates.
We accept USD and EURO for offline credit card payment and wire transfer.

Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group; Contact us

Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us

On-line bookings and payments are processed by Romcard, authorized agent for Mastercard and Visa in Romania and secured by Rapid SSL , the leading secure sockets layer (SSL) Certificate Authority enabling secure e-commerce and communications for Web sites. As a tour operator we are governed by the consumer and financial regulations of Romania and of the European Union. Romania’s legislation compels tour operators to protect tourists in case of insolvency.

Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However depending on your bank some commissions may occur for international money transfer. Please check with your bank!

In case we’ll have a full house situation at one of the hotels, an accommodation of an equal classification or better will be booked for you. In case of closed roads due to bad weather, working situations or dangerous weather conditions the itinerary could suffer changes.

If you follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page. Our guide will expect you with a Transylvania Live sign. In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 723 565 255.

Our tour fares are based on two in one hotel room. For occupancy by one person, the "single supplement" cost specified in each itinerary will be required.

If you travel alone you have to book the tour with a single supplement; if you wish to book a double room which you want to share with another traveller, we’ll do our best to make all arrangements, but in case this is not possible, you’ll have to pay the single supplement; however it is our strongest recommendation to book the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.

A welcoming country house, not necessarily decorated in a peasant like style; you’ll stay under the same roof with your Romanian host! In most cases dinner and breakfast are included, and rates are based on two guests per room.
They offer one bathroom for two rooms; the bathroom can be situated on the hallway.
Staying at a “traditional Maramuresean country-inn” or “a typical Hungarian-Sekler country-inn” will prove to be an unique experience.

Yes, also gluten-free, vegan. When you make the reservation of your tour please do not forget to fill in this information at Dietary Restrictions section.

American citizens do not require a visa for Romania (Romania is a member of the European Union so it shares the same legal legislation – a passport is all you need)

To check the list of the countries that require a visa please see the web site page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mae.ro.

Romanian currency is Lei (written symbol Ron). All the places in Romania trade lei (pronunciation: lay). You can bring some of the local currency from USA or you can change here the amount of money you need (advisable due to the lower exchange rate). Credit cards are accepted in large hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are available at banks, airports and shopping centers all over the country. (except in remote areas or villages). Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices. International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. The tour guide is also responsible for helping clients with money exchange; recommend the exchange offices which charge the lowest commission.

Local Costs in a 3* restaurant: Soft Drink: $1.3; Beer: $1.7; Bottle of Wine: $8.7 - $18, 3 course dinner: $13.28 - $18.11. In shops these products can be 50% cheaper.

ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations.
MasterCard ATM Locater– Search by address and by airport https://www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp atm locator
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In Romania electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged.

Romania enjoys warm summers and cold winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and in the winter a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing beautifully colored foliage. The weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 6°-17° Celsius (42.80 - 62.60 Fahrenheit), and night time temperatures between 3° - 10°Celsius (37.40 - 50 Fahrenheit); but it is very much possible that you will see some snowfall especially in the mountain areas.

Romanian time is EET (Eastern European Time, two hours ahead of GMT, seven hours ahead of New York and ten hours ahead of Los Angeles. Check right now what time is in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania: https://time.is/Bucharest

Wearing jeans, t-shirts/sweatshirts and athletic shoes is standard casual in Romanian. Plenty of designers’ shops are to be found in major cities: Bucharest, Cluj, Brasov, Sibiu, where people are a bit too pretentious when it comes to their outfits. Dorobanti Boulevard in Bucharest can easily be compared to Chaps Elysees in Paris when it comes to “fashionists” (costs are similar too). The malls are well supplied with designers’ clothes and with respect to the prices, a great deal of our clients found the Romanian costs to be more acceptable then the ones in US.
With regards to the restaurants’ dress code, something casual is sufficient. You can wear whatever you would wear at home.
To satisfy dress codes for churches and monasteries, men and women are requested to cover their arms and legs (no shorts above the knees or sleeveless garments).