Bulgaria · VELIKO TARNOVO TOURS
The medieval capital stacks its houses up a gorge under Tsarevets fortress, and the sound-and-light show still runs on the walls. These 13 tours cover the citadel, Arbanasi up the hill and the day trip from Sofia.
Ride an ATV or buggy through Arbanasi near Veliko Tarnovo, with scenic views, safety gear, fuel, an instructor, and free cancellation.
“We had an amazing experience and Ivo is a great guide. I trully recommended it to everyone who want to have fun”
Visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi from Sofia for medieval ruins, hilltop views, traditional homes, expert guiding, and a small-group day out.
“Ventsislav was an amazing tour guide. He explained the history of the city in detail, answered all our questions, and gave us great recommendations on how to spend our free time. I would greatly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a day trip out of Sofia!”
Review of Veliko Tarnovo’s Museum of Illusions, with interactive science, creative photo spots, practical tips, price, timing, and value.
“The Museum of Illusions is a fun and unique place to visit. Very interactive, interesting and perfect for photos. A great activity for friends and families. Totally worth it and highly recommended!”
Explore Veliko Tarnovo through an engaging 40-minute presentation on Bulgarian poets, held in a cozy creative house with drinks and pickup.
“Meeting musical lyrical artists who renovated an old house to create their own charming events venue, in a cool artists neighborhood, made me fall in love with Veliko Ternovo. I left feeling like a had made friends, and wanting to return. The presentation about Bulgarian Poets was interesting and thoughtful, and fun, important really. Tea and a Bulgarian cognac was an unexpected bonus. Meeting these young people and seeing their work, left a great impression, very impressive. They were very generous with their time.”
Explore Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi by electric bike, with scenic overlooks, hotel pickup, cobbled lanes, and a private local guide.
“we had an amazing time with our e bike tour. the bikes are brand new and the service is amazing. we recommend it to anyone in Veliko Tarnovo.”
Explore Veliko Tarnovo by foot, from Tsarevets Fortress to old-town lanes, with a private guide or self-guided option and hotel pickup.
“Fast response from tour operator. Interesting and useful facts about Veliko Tarnovo. This will definitely be helpful when I visit!”
Explore Buzludzha and Shipka from Veliko Tarnovo on a private four-hour trip with hotel pickup, guide, water, and flexible timing.
“Seeing these significant places in the middle of nowhere, was as interesting as we hoped.”
Explore waterfalls, monasteries, and off-road scenery near Veliko Tarnovo on a flexible three-hour Jeep tour with hotel pickup.
“We spent an amazing morning with our guide who was funny, attentive, and extremely friendly despite the heavy temperatures. Incredible experience and I would highly recommend this tour, both the waterfall and monastery are worth the visit.”
Review of the Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo day trip, with Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanassi, guides, timing, price, and practical tips.
“The old medieval town in Bulgaria is worth a day trip and underrated. Our guide Stefan is a young and wonderful guide with lots of knowledge on the history and very accommodating.”
Taste five Bulgarian wines in Veliko Tarnovo, compare 88 wine aromas, and enjoy a relaxed private session for $17.75.
“Thank you for nice tasting experience! Wines were nice and we got lot of infomation about them. It was also nice that there was enought time for taste all the wines. We didn´t feel any hurry. . Place were we had the tasting was athmospheric and service was very friendly and polite.”
Canyoning at Bulgaria’s Negovanka Gorge brings rappelling, jumps, water slides, expert help, and optional free camping for $87.
“And excellent experience. Illey was incredibly friendly and welcoming and explained the activities in perfect detail. The river and canyon itself is beautiful with lots of wildlife, if you keep your eyes peeled! The jumps and rappelling were great fun and exhilarating. Overall a great experience made even better by the guide, Illey. Would highly recommend.”
Review of Sofia’s full-day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, with Tsarevets Fortress, historic churches, free time, and small-group transport.
“The place was amazing one of the most beautiful spot in Bulgarie !”
Explore Bulgaria’s top sights in miniature at Mini Bulgaria Park near Veliko Tarnovo, with English e-guide access and admission included.
“Saturday was a beautifull day for MiniBulgaria Park.The experience was nice,i like the pieces and silent places .”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
