Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

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About this activity

Explore the hidden history at Varna Archaeological Museum. In the museum you can find 6000-year-old bangles, necklaces and earrings said to be the oldest worked gold found in the world. You'll also find Roman surgical implements, Hellenistic tombstones and touching oddments including a marble plaque listing, in Greek, the names of the city’s school graduates for AD 221.

Our personalized e-guide will help you explore the museum at your own pace, safely and securely without groups of people. You could load the e-guide on your mobile device and use it as many times as possible.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Chinese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish
Operated by: VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Ages: Children (0–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ticket
Included: Personalized E-guide
Included: Safe and secure exploration of the spot individually with the help of our e-guide

Itinerary

Archelogical museum

Admission included

The inauguration of the Varna Archaeological Museum and its further development is closely connected with the names of the two brothers Herman and Karel Škorpil, Czechs by origin, who came to help with the education and culture of their sister Slavonic nation following the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Turkish Yoke. In 1894 they permanently settled in Varna. On 12 December 1901, a group of socially active figures and teachers established the Varna Archaeological Society that for decades since has been the basic motivating power for interest and study in the history of Varna, Varna Region, and Northeast Bulgaria. The inauguration of an archaeological museum was a task of prime importance for the Society.

The building was originally constructed to be a Girls High School between 1892–1898 after the design of the famous Bulgarian architect Petko Momchilov. The architectural style is new renaissance. The building comprises of a basement area and two floors. It nearly forms a complete square and includes a spacious inner yard. Some of the rooms and the corridors are decorated with wall paintings. A continuous corridor runs throughout the whole building, leading to the exhibition rooms.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Archelogical museum Bul. Maria Louisa 41, 9000, Varna, Bulgaria See on map

End point

Archelogical museum Bul. Maria Louisa 41, 9000, Varna, Bulgaria See on map

Using your ticket

Please note this is not an actual ticket. You will be receiving second voucher to have an access to the museum.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note this is not an actual ticket. You will be receiving the second voucher to have an access to the museum.