Every Veliko Tarnovo Tour And Experience, Pinned To One Map
Most tours in Veliko Tarnovo start within walking distance of the old town, close to Tsarevets Fortress and the Samovodska Charshiya craft street, so a car is rarely part of the morning. Shorter experiences cluster here: guided walks, a five-wine tasting from $22, and Illusions Museum entry from $15. Arbanasi sits on the plateau above the city, while the longer day trips head out toward Etar, Dryanovo, Buzludzha and the Rose Valley.
How The Old Town, The River Bend And Day Trips Link Up
Veliko Tarnovo is an inland city at roughly 220 metres of elevation, wrapped in the meanders of the Yantra river below the Tsarevets and Trapezitsa hills. There is no coast anywhere near. The day trips fan out across the country: monastery and village routes toward Dryanovo, Tryavna and Etar, longer runs to Kazanlak in the Rose Valley, and full-day excursions linking the city with Bucharest, Ruse, Plovdiv and Sofia.
Where Tours Gather, From The Old Town Outward
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- Tsarevets FortressTsarevets Fortress, where most first days start
- ArbanasiOld Town or Area · 2 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Asenov QuarterOld Town or Area · 440 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Gurko StreetOld Town or Area · 1.1 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Samovodska CharshiyaOld Town or Area · 1 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Varosha QuarterOld Town or Area · 1.3 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Sveta Gora HillHill · 1.1 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Trapezitsa FortressHill · 540 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Asenevtsi MonumentLandmark · 1.2 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Baldwin's TowerLandmark · 340 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Church of St Dimitar of ThessalonikiLandmark · 590 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Church of Sts Peter and PaulLandmark · 470 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Church of the Holy Forty MartyrsLandmark · 220 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Church of the Nativity, ArbanasiLandmark · 1.8 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Hadzhi Nikoli InnLandmark · 1.1 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy AscensionLandmark · 70 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Archaeological MuseumMuseum · 900 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Boris Denev Art GalleryMuseum · 1.1 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Konstantsalieva House, ArbanasiMuseum · 2 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Museum of the Revival and Constituent AssemblyMuseum · 860 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Prison MuseumMuseum · 880 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Sarafkina HouseMuseum · 970 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Tsarevgrad Tarnov Wax MuseumMuseum · 730 m from Tsarevets Fortress
- Bus Station YugGetting Around · 1.8 km from Tsarevets Fortress
- Veliko Tarnovo Railway StationGetting Around · 1.6 km from Tsarevets Fortress
The categories on this map follow geography rather than marketing. Walking tours, tastings and museum tickets cluster in the compact centre around the Yantra bend. Day trips head into the hills and villages, and the longest routes tie the city to Bucharest, Ruse, Plovdiv and Sofia. The base map itself is built on OpenStreetMap data.
All 46 Tours, Listed By Category
The list holds 46 tours across 7 categories: 17 day trips from Bucharest, 8 day trips from Sofia, 7 day trips around Veliko Tarnovo, 5 walking tours, 5 tickets and experiences, 2 day trips from Ruse and Plovdiv and 2 outdoor and active. The shortest is a 40-minute tour and the longest is a 24-hour day trip.
Every price here is a per-guest from-price; the booking page shows the exact figure for your date.
Showing all 46 things to do, most reviewed first.
| What it is | Kind | Time needed | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Bulgaria Trip From Bucharest | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $89 | ★ 4.6 (1,289 reviews) |
| Shared Full-Day Trip, 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $90 | ★ 4.5 (408 reviews) |
| Budget Day Trip, 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $72 | ★ 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Small-Group Experience From Bucharest | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $71 | ★ 4.5 (106 reviews) |
| Rock Church, Cave Monastery | Bucharest Day Trips | 11h | $205 | ★ 4.8 (83 reviews) |
| Small-Group North Bulgaria Trip | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $90 | ★ 4.5 (80 reviews) |
| From Sofia, 4 to 12 Hours | Sofia Day Trips | Not stated | $55 | ★ 4.7 (68 reviews) |
| ATV Quad, One Hour | Outdoor Adventures | 1h | $52 | ★ 5 (61 reviews) |
| Private Fortress Tour, 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $223 | ★ 4.9 (56 reviews) |
| From Sofia With Transfer | Sofia Day Trips | Not stated | $96 | ★ 4.7 (55 reviews) |
| Illusions Museum Entry Ticket | Tickets And Things To Do | 1h | $15 | ★ 4.8 (41 reviews) |
| Private Day Trip From Bucharest | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $286 | ★ 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Budget Fare, 11 to 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $57 | ★ 4.1 (29 reviews) |
| Poets Interactive Talk, 40 Minutes | Tickets And Things To Do | 40m | $17 | ★ 5 (19 reviews) |
| Pickup From Sofia, Arbanasi | Sofia Day Trips | Not stated | $97 | ★ 4.9 (19 reviews) |
| Monuments Walk, 2.5 Hours | Walking Tours | 2h 30m | $17 | ★ 4.4 (18 reviews) |
| From Sofia, Arbanasi and Emen Falls | Sofia Day Trips | 10h | $166 | ★ 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Small-Group From Sofia, Budget Fare | Sofia Day Trips | 11h | $23 | ★ 4.3 (15 reviews) |
| Private or Self-Guided, Your Pace | Walking Tours | Not stated | $33 | ★ 3.9 (12 reviews) |
| Budget Private Tour From Bucharest | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $178 | ★ 5 (11 reviews) |
| Buzludzha and Shipka, 4 Hours | Day Trips From Town | 4h | $263 | ★ 4.8 (8 reviews) |
| Monasteries and Waterfalls Tour | Day Trips From Town | Not stated | $113 | ★ 5 (8 reviews) |
| Five-Wine Tasting Experience | Tickets And Things To Do | 1h 30m | $22 | ★ 5 (7 reviews) |
| Private From Plovdiv, Shipka Church | Ruse And Plovdiv Day Trips | 11h 30m | $172 | ★ 4.7 (6 reviews) |
| Hike to Tsarevets Fortress | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $183 | ★ 5 (6 reviews) |
| Waterfalls and Caves, 7 Hours | Day Trips From Town | 7h | $97 | ★ 5 (4 reviews) |
| Budget Fare From Bucharest, 10 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 10h | $56 | ★ 4.7 (3 reviews) |
| Choose Shumen or Lovech | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $298 | ★ 5 (3 reviews) |
| Private Medieval Bulgaria, 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $227 | ★ 5 (3 reviews) |
| City Walk, 2 to 3 Hours | Walking Tours | Not stated | $17 | ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| From Sofia, 10 to 11 Hours | Sofia Day Trips | Not stated | $136 | ★ 5 (3 reviews) |
| Adds Basarabovo, Premium Fare | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $441 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Private From Ruse, 9 Hours | Ruse And Plovdiv Day Trips | 9h | $241 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Private Trip, 11 to 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | Not stated | $168 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Holy Transfiguration Self-Guided | Walking Tours | Not stated | $10 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Mini Bulgaria, E-Guide and Entry | Tickets And Things To Do | Not stated | $21 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Small-Group From Sofia With Pickup | Sofia Day Trips | Not stated | $80 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| ATV or Buggy, One Hour | Outdoor Adventures | 1h | $67 | ★ 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Mini Bulgaria Entry Ticket | Tickets And Things To Do | Not stated | $10 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Etara Open-Air Museum Combo | Day Trips From Town | 9h | $103 | ★ 5 (2 reviews) |
| Premium Small-Group, 12 Hours | Bucharest Day Trips | 12h | $113 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
| Self-Guided Audio, 24-Hour Access | Walking Tours | 24h | $11 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
| Full Day From Sofia, 11 Hours | Sofia Day Trips | 11h | $171 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
| Private Eco Tour, 10 Hours | Day Trips From Town | 10h | $200 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
| Valley of Roses and Kings | Day Trips From Town | 8h | $219 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
| Private Ruse Day Trip, 8 Hours | Day Trips From Town | 8h | $219 | ★ 5 (1 reviews) |
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