Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup

Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the majestic Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval stronghold that has proudly stood since the 12th century

Your journey begins early in the morning from St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and follows a scenic road at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. An English-speaking driver-guide will comfortably take you to Veliko Tarnovo. Despite the three-hour transfer from Sofia, the breathtaking landscapes and rich history make this journey well worth it.

Upon arrival, the guide will distribute audio guides and headphones to you.

The guide will accompany you throughout the entire walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo. He will raise a sign with the number of the site, and you will enter this number into the audio guide. The audio guide will share interesting and little-known facts about these places in your preferred language.

Itinerary

1. g.k. Asenov, ul. "Sveti Kliment Ohridski" 41, 5000 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria · 10 min

   Church St. Peter and Paul

2. 10 min

   "Shishman's bath"

3. 20 min

   "Vladishki bridge"

4. 15 min

   Church-museum "Holy Forty Martyrs"

5. 40 min

   Tsarevets

6. 10 min

   Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly

7. 20 min

   Museum "Prison"

8. 10 min

   An ancient house of a local wealthy merchant.

9. 10 min

   The famous house of local architect Kolyu Ficheto. The history of this home will make you smile, we promise.

10. 15 min

    Monument of Assenevtsi

11. 10 min

    Stambolov bridge

12. 20 min

    architectural and ethnographic complex

13. 15 min

    Monument "Mother Bulgaria"

14. Veliko Tarnovo · 2 h

    After the excursion you will have 1.5 -2 hours of free time. You can dine at one of the many local restaurants and enjoy famous Bulgarian dishes.

What's included

• Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison
• English speaking driver
• Tour coordinator
• Pickup
• Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |
• Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus

What's not included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit

Start time

08:00

Languages

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

Travellers

• Adult (0–99)

Options

• year 2018from €65

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:00

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

Additional information

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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