Top 8 Snagov Monastery 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.Sacred Monasteries Private Tour: Snagov, Țigănești & Căldărușani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Escape Bucharest with an English-speaking guide such as Toni or Marius, traveling by private air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi. Visit Tiganesti, Snagov, and Caldarusani monasteries, hear the Vlad Tepes burial story, and often add Mogosoaia Palace and its gardens.

“Belle et surprenante découverte de cette région, de la culture et de l’histoire roumaine. A voir absolument!”

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3.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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4.Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Private Half Day trip to Slanic Salt Mine and Snagov Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $239

Leave Bucharest at 8:00 am for a private six-hour trip to Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler, then Slanic Salt Mine, 200 meters underground. Your guide, possibly Alex or Catalin, handles the drive and explains each stop. Bring a coat, snacks, tissues, and good walking shoes.

“Fantastic tour, Alex our guide was wonderful and shared so much information about the area. The salt mine was impressive, the pictures you see don’t do justice to how vast the area is.”

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8.Snagov Monastery, Ceaușescu Mansion, & Village Museum – 6h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $254

Travel by private car from Bucharest to Snagov Monastery, linked with Dracula, then return for the Village Museum, Ceaușescu Mansion, Victory Avenue, Revolution Square, and major city landmarks. Your guide speaks English, French, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, or German.

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