The 10 Best Mogosoaia Palace Tours near Bucharest

1.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace & Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · from $67Our pick

Leave Bucharest for Snagov Monastery, set on an island in Snagov Lake and linked to Vlad the Impaler. Continue through forest and countryside to Mogosoaia Palace, a fine example of Brancovenesc architecture. English-speaking guides may include Boogie, Nicos, or Narcis.

“Nicos was an excellent guide and gave plenty of information on this peaceful tour away from the hustle and bustle of thr city”

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2.Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia

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

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide for Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler. Expect hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and about four hours of history, scenery, and light walking.

“This was a great tour! Our tour guide Mr. Eugen and the driver were knowledgeable kind polite. told us a lot if historical facts and accommodated all our requests. We are truly thankful to GYG and Eastern European experiences company for making our day special ❤️”

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3.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery

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

Leave Bucharest at 9am with an English-speaking guide for Snagov Monastery, Caldarusani Monastery, and Mogosoaia Palace. Expect Romanian history, Orthodox art, Brancovenesc architecture, countryside views, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Narcis was an outstanding guide and 5 stars is not enough. A wealth of information & went out of his way to entertain us. We would highly recommend any tour he led!”

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4.5h Abandoned Fort, Dracula’s Grave and Mogoșoaia Palace, Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $142

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide for Snagov Monastery, Vlad the Impaler’s alleged grave, Mogosoaia Palace, and Fort Chitila. Expect comfortable transport, hotel pickup, water, Wi-Fi, and a flexible pace. Guides such as Victor, Bogdan, Serban, and Radu have made this tour especially personal and informative.

“Great guide, tons of historical information and context. Comfortable transportation. A great way to see and learn about Romanian history and not spend hours and hours driving to and from sites like on many of the tours that require 2-3 hours each way.”

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5.Mystical Monasteries, Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Lake Palace – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide and driver for Caldarusani Monastery, Snagov Monastery and Vlad Tepes’s reported tomb, then Mogosoaia Palace. Marius and Toni are named guides. Expect a 4 to 5 hour outing, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water and entry fees paid separately at two sites.

“Marius un gran chófer y guía q se esforzó en hablarnos en inglés, rumano, italiano, algo en español..ya que no hablamos inglés fluido. Nos entendimos perfectamente. Gran profesional”

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

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

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide and visit Mogosoaia Palace beside its lake, then cross the bridge to Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and about four hours make this a calm, easy half-day outing.

“Fantastic tour, the Monastery and the Palace are beautiful. Your guide provide great background and was a great source of information.”

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7.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 visit Mogosoaia Palace and its Romanian architecture. Your English-speaking guide provides hotel pickup, bottled water, vehicle Wi-Fi, and included admission for this 4 to 5 hour outing.

“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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8.Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Palace, Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide to Snagov Monastery, the alleged tomb of Dracula, and Mogosoaia Palace. Expect a 4 to 5-hour outing with pickup offered, free time by Lake Snagov, and admission included at the monastery but not at the palace.

“Easy way to visit some nearby sites from Bucharest. Tour guide was prompt, friendly, and informative!”

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9.Private Tour from Bucharest to Dracula’s tomb and Mogosoaia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $117

Travel privately from Bucharest to Snagov Monastery, linked by local tradition to Vlad Țepeș’s grave, then visit Mogosoaia in Ilfov. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Catalin, Pavel, or Radu, handles the tour and entry ticket. Allow 4.5 hours, including transport and sightseeing.

“We had an amazing experience with Catalin as our tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. Catalin made the tour both fun and informative, with great stories and local insights that really brought everything to life. He was also very attentive and made sure myself and my brother felt comfortable and engaged. If you’re looking for a guide who truly loves what he does and goes above and beyond, Catalin is the one! Highly recommended!”

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10.Discover Dracula’s Tomb and Mogosoaia Palace – Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $81

Leave Bucharest by private vehicle for Snagov Monastery on an island in Lake Snagov, then visit Mogosoaia Palace and its Brancovenesc Museum. Your private guide handles the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off available. Marian and Denise have been singled out for warm, personal guiding.

“Very disappointing. Tour billed as five hours however only 2.5 in duration. Tour guide was more concern about a barbecue gathering and discussing his current romantic relationship rather than focuing on doing his job. Certainly did not appreciate the texting while driving a behavior I view as dangerous and reckless.”

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