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.

Itinerary

1. Church St. Peter and Paul

   · 10 min

2. "Shishman's bath"

   · 10 min

3. "Vladishki bridge"

   · 20 min

4. Church-museum "Holy Forty Martyrs"

   · 15 min

5. Tsarevets

   · 40 min

6. Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly

   · 10 min

7. Museum "Prison"

   · 20 min

8. An ancient house of a local wealthy merchant.

   · 10 min

9. The famous house of local architect Kolyu Ficheto. The history of this home will make you smile, we promise.

   · 10 min

10. Monument of Assenevtsi

    · 15 min

11. Stambolov bridge

    · 10 min

12. architectural and ethnographic complex

    · 20 min

13. Monument "Mother Bulgaria"

    · 15 min

14. Veliko Tarnovo

    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.

    · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

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".

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

Product code: 86097P24

Activity offered by Audio Guide Bulgaria via Viator.