Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Church St. Peter and Paul
"Shishman's bath"
"Vladishki bridge"
Church-museum "Holy Forty Martyrs"
Tsarevets
Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Museum "Prison"
An ancient house of a local wealthy merchant.
The famous house of local architect Kolyu Ficheto. The history of this home will make you smile, we promise.
Monument of Assenevtsi
Stambolov bridge
architectural and ethnographic complex
Monument "Mother Bulgaria"
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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".
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The experience is amazing Safe transportation to Veliko Tarnovo Clear guidelines on using the audio guide with a lot of photo opportunities Perfect stop at the end to enjoy a panoramic view of the amazing town. Had sufficient lunch time to relax. My favourite city in Bulgaria.
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and had time to relax, take photos, and enjoy the panoramic views.
