The Real Dracula’s Palace in Targoviste & Ceausescu’s Execution
Overview
Step back in time on a fascinating journey through Romania’s complex history with this tour to Târgoviște, a city once at the heart of Wallachian power and later a defining site in the fall of communism.
Stop 1: The Princely Court of Târgoviște.
Explore the remnants of a medieval stronghold that once served as the royal residence of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). Discover the Chindia Tower, royal palace ruins, and orthodox churches that echo the grandeur of 15th-century Wallachia.
Lunch in Târgoviște.
Stop 2: The Former Military Garrison (Ceaușescu Execution Site)
Visit the stark and powerful location where Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu were tried and executed on December 25, 1989. The site includes the military tribunal room and the execution yard, preserved as part of a museum that offers a sobering look at the final days of Romania's communist regime. Your guide will provide historical context to help you understand the events leading up to this momentous turning point.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunch
- Princely Court of Târgoviște
- The Place of execution on Nicolae Ceaușescu
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Princely Court
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bulevardul Carol I 68
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Parcul Chindia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional tour guide in English.
- Lunch.
- Princely Court of Târgoviște.
- The Place of execution on Nicolae Ceaușescu.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Real Dracula’s Palace in Targoviste & Ceausescu’s Execution is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunch
- Princely Court of Târgoviște
- The Place of execution on Nicolae Ceaușescu
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
