*Limited time offer! Small Group!
Veliko Tarnovo was the medieval capital of Bulgaria. The town flourished between the 12th and 14th centuries when the territory of Bulgaria spanned over most of the Balkans. During the 5 century of Ottoman oppression, the town developed as a merchant and craftsmen town with “distribution channels” extending into North Africa and Central Europe. Nowadays, the town has often been ranked by the media as the most beautiful and pleasant Bulgarian city to live in. Veliko Tarnovo and the nearby architectural reserve Arbanassi are included in almost every tour agency’s round-trip itinerary, while famous guidebooks define it as a must-see tourist attraction.
Despite the long transfer time from Sofia (3 hours), you will quickly understand why it’s worth taking it. Our tour’s goal is to present to you, intriguingly and educationally, all of the major tourist highlights in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
Enjoy a full-day tour to Bulgaria’s medieval capital. Admire some of the most spectacular sceneries that north Bulgaria has to offer. Take a walking tour in the iconic hill-fortress Tsarevets. Discover the way of life of 18th-century Bulgarian merchants and craftsmen by exploring the architectural reserve of Arbanassi. Try delicious local cuisine specialties.
Benefit from the small-group tour’s more personal experience.
Meeting point: Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia LINK) – a detailed map will be provided with the reservation
Duration:12 hours; 5.5-6 hrs spent in transfer time
Tour options:
- English-speaking live guide
- Audio guide (online) in different languages -English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian.
Drop off: Vasil Levski Monument (in front of the Embassy of Slovakia)
07:00: The trip starts from Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) LINK
10:45: Arrival in Veliko Tarnovo and start of the guided walking tour
14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to the nearby village of Arbanassi
14:30: Start of the guided tour of Arbanassi
16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour
Please note that all of the timetables are approximate and are subject to change, depending on the size of the group and the traffic along the way.
Price: From 60 euros per person
Service variations:
- LIVE GUIDE+SMART AUDIO – with an English-speaking guide and online audio guide on your smartphone (internet and headphones required);
- ONE WAY TRANSPORT ONLY – one-way transportation service from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo only at 5 a.m.
The price includes: All transportation along the route: Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia, services as per variation, VAT, and parking fees.
What’s not included: Entrance fees to the tourist sites (approx. 30 BGN/15 EUR), meals and drinks, guides’ gratuity, other personal expenses
Please note:
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled streets.
- Sun lotion, sunglasses, and a hat are a must during the summer months, as it may get very hot!
- The tour is not suitable for disabled people.
- The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
If you are travelling with a child, a separate seat (ticket) must be booked.
Please get in touch with us to arrange a booster seat (as required by law)
