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Activity Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

3.9 (12 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

About this activity

Journey back in time as you explore Veliko Tarnovo, a city sculpted across three majestic hills – Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora – that rise dramatically from the Yantra River. Imagine yourself walking where Bulgarian emperors once tread, exploring the grand Tsarevets fortress – a labyrinth of palaces, a patriarchal seat, and imposing walls whispering tales of a glorious past.

But Veliko Tarnovo is more than just a fortress city! Trapezitsa, once a haven for nobility, awaits with its captivating churches, each a testament to the city's artistic heritage. Here, the echoes of the Tarnovo Artistic School – a renowned center of medieval art – still linger.

This exclusive tour, unlike any other, offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the heart of Veliko Tarnovo. Your local guide, a true expert, will show you the beauty and the glory of this wonderful city.

This is Veliko Tarnovo, unveiled just for you. Choose between self-guided or privately-guided experience.

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At a glance

Duration
2–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
German, Russian, Chinese, Greek, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish
Guide
Russian, English
Operated by
VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: E-guide with all sights info + audio guide (in the self-guided option)
  • Included: Professional local guide (in the privately-guided option)
  • Included: Hotel pick up and drop off if needed (in the privately-guided option)

Itinerary

  1. Tsarevets

    one hour Admission not included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  2. Veliko Tarnovo

    one hour

    That's where we make our tour

  3. Samovodska Charshiya Complex

    35 min Admission included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  4. Monument To The Assen Dynasty

    10 min Admission included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  5. Ulitsa General Gurko

    15 min Admission included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  6. Park Sveta Gora

    10 min Admission included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  7. Trapezitsa Fortress

    15 min Admission not included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  8. Mini Bulgaria Park

    10 min Admission not included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  9. Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God

    15 min Admission included

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  10. Illusions in Museum Veliko Tarnovo

    Passing by

    One of the main sights in Veliko Tarnovo

  11. Veliko Tarnovo Province

    Passing by

    Glorious past for the whole region

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Anhea
  • Hotel Gurko
  • Grand Hotel Veliko Tarnovo
  • Hotel Premier Veliko Tarnovo
  • Yantra Grand Hotel
  • Hotel Etar
  • Hotel Panorama
  • Guesthouse Veliko Tarnovo
  • Asenevtsi Park Hotel
  • Hotel Priyateli
  • Alegro Hotel
  • Park Khotel Ivailo

and 6 more pickup points

For the pick up, please choose a hotel in the Veliko Tarnovo area.

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Options

  • Self-guided

    Your transport, our logistics

  • Privately guided

    Our transport,guide,logistics

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

3.9 out of 5 · 12 reviews
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