Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup
Overview
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.
What's Included
- English speaking driver
- Tour coordinator
- Pickup
- Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus
- Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |
- Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit
Meeting and Pickup
The day before your trip, we'll contact you on WhatsApp/Viber to confirm your pickup address. If your address is outside of central Sofia, we'll discuss a convenient meeting location for you and the driver.Your bus and the guide who will be responsible for you will be signed "Audio Guide Bulgaria".
What To Expect
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Holy Forty Martyrs Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Regional History Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Khan Hadji Nikoli Gallery Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monkey House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Samovodska charshia market
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Veliko Tarnovo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-86097P24
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