Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia

Embark on this full-day small-group tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with a professional guide. You will get to discover the way of life of Bulgarian merchants and craftsmen as well as experience scenic architectural reserves. Minimum age for this tour is 6 years old.

Itinerary

1. Vasil Levski Monument

   Departure at 07:00 from the meeting point

2. Veliko Tarnovo · 3 h

   Veliko Tyrnovo is a trap, which will teleport you back in time, to make you a spectator of the rise and fall of the mighty capital of the Second Bulgarian kingdom (12-14 century). By walking on the winding cobble streets, you will learn and feel how its proud population lived under the Turkish oppression, developing fabulous architectural masterpieces and established cohesive and powerful craftsmen’s guild. The legends and stories, the interesting history and picturesque location of Arbanassi and Veliko Tyrnovo had gained them numerous fanatical admirers in Bulgaria and abroad, making the region a top tourist attraction on the Balkans. The tour includes the most important sights: Tsarevets architectural and museum reserve (medieval stronghold), Samovodskata charshia (lively craftmen’s street), Assens’ monument.

3. 1 h

   The museum village of Arbanassi – famous for its 17th and 18th architecture and the unique Church of the Nativity of Christ, with well-preserved murals depicting over 2000 Old and New Testament scenes.

4. Vasil Levski Monument

   Arrival back at the starting point of the tour at approximately 19:30

What's included

• Professional guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's not included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites (approx. 40 BGN/20 EUR)

Meeting point

Start time

05:00 · 07:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English · Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Travellers

• Adult (6–99)

Options

• Tour with online audioguidefrom €49

  Audioguided Tour: Join the tour and visit Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi at your own pace with an online audio guide.

  Start time: 07:00

  Audio guide: Italian, French, Spanish, English, German

• 1-Way Tarnovo & Audio App Tourfrom €20

  ❌ NO Live Guide Included: Instead, use our smart audio app. ℹ You MUST bring a charged smartphone, mobile internet, and a pair of headphones.

  ★ 1-Way Bus To Veliko Tarnovo: with a web audio app. NO return to Sofia is included! This is designed for independent onward travel.

  ✔ Luggage Is Permitted: Travel comfortably with your bags! This 1-way drop-off is perfect for connecting your itinerary to Romania or Ruse.

  Start time: 05:00

  Audio guide: Italian, French, Spanish, English, German

• Guided Tour in Englishfrom €49

  English-guided tour: Join the tour and visit Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi with an English-speaking guide.

  Start time: 07:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled streets
• It is recommended that you bring sun lotion, sun glasses and a hat
• Minimum age is 6 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.