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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo

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Veliko Tarnovo

Get ready to be transported to a fairy tale kingdom in Veliko Tarnovo! Perched on steep hills overlooking the winding Yantra River, this Bulgarian gem is a feast for the eyes. Unleash your inner history buff at the Tsarevets Fortress, wander through the charming Old Town, and soak in the stunning panoramic views. It's time for an unforgettable adventure in Veliko Tarnovo!

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Monasteries and Waterfalls Tour from Veliko Tarnovo

Explore some of the most beautiful natural and cultural landmarks around Veliko Tarnovo with our guided tours to monasteries and waterfalls. You can choose between two options, depending on how adventurous you want your journey to be. The first option is a 3-hour off-road tour with a 4x4 jeep, where you are a passenger and our professional guide drives you. This tour includes off-road terrain, taking you through scenic forest paths and less accessible terrain for a more immersive experience in nature. The second option is a 2-hour tour with without off-road included. We embark on this route with a normal car. This is ideal for travelers who prefer to experience a more relaxing tour and enjoy the nature's beauty. You can visit breathtaking sites like Hotnitsa Waterfall and Preobrazhenski Monaster. Other routes are available upon request. Discover Bulgaria’s natural beauty and history

$113.53
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

ATV/QUAD Off-Road Tour in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi

With over eight years of experience and a fleet of more than 15 off-road vehicles, HILLVIEW offers far more than a standard ATV rental. Guests drive the ATVs by themselves. Every tour starts with safety equipment, a detailed briefing and supervised practice on our training track, so no previous off-road experience is needed. Our professional guide adapts the pace to the group, making the experience suitable for solo travelers, families and large groups. Starting from Arbanasi, the tour combines genuine off-road driving with panoramic views of Veliko Tarnovo, while longer routes may also include a monastery or waterfall.

$51.61
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5/5

Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration of God Self-Guided

Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in the Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration of God near Veliko Tarnovo. Very flexible and easy for the customer.

$10.32
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4 h

Pokémon GO Private Tour of Veliko Tarnovo

This unique Pokémon tour will lead you in one of the most beautiful cities situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Sveta Gora raising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. Choose between a privately-guided and self-guided option of this tour. Be prepared for this thrilling Pokémon hunt with a professional local expert in Pokémon guiding.

$21.79
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3.7/5

Guided Walking Tour of Veliko Tarnovo

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Tsarevets Fortress. You will explore the medieval capital of Bulgaria, including Tsarevets, its Palace Complex and the Patriarchal Palace. Continue through Veliko Tarnovo to discover its museums, historic streets, monuments and panoramic viewpoints. For your comfort, you will receive an audio guide and headphones, allowing you to listen to fascinating stories in your own language without having to stand next to the guide. Along the route, you will see the Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and the Constituent Assembly, the Prison Museum, Gurko Street, Sarafkina House, the Monument to the Asen Dynasty and the famous House with the Monkey. The tour ends at Samovodska Charshiya, a charming historic street where you can enjoy local food and buy unique souvenirs. Discover Veliko Tarnovo comfortably, in your own language and at your own pace!

$17.20
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Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches from Veliko Tarnovo

The focal point of the day-tour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique 14th century frescoes revealing the exceptional artistry and the remarkable artistic sensitivity of the Bulgarian medieval art. The murals are accommodated by the chapels and cells of the 12th century rock-hewn churches and monasteries.

$112.96
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5/5
40 mins

Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets

We are a creative house with a lot of artists working here and the stories you will hear about our poets will be presented by a poet itself. A real story that you will be able to tell after your visit and a philosophical question that will be able to discuss together.

$17.20
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1 h

Private Virtual Tour in Veliko Tarnovo with a Local Guide

Be fascinated by the best and expert guide in Veliko Tarnovo to show you around the this superb Bulgarian city with living history. All sights, all stories in a quick and interesting manner with a live discussion between you and the guide. All that from the comfort of your sofa. Flexible starting times and the most affordable virtual tour of Veliko Tarnovo awaits you!

$27.52
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8 h

Revival Town Of Elena Tour with Wine Tasting from Veliko Tarnovo

Visit the small Renaissance town of Elena known for its rich Ottoman history and learn about its centuries-old architecture and its struggle for liberation from Turkish slavery. Taste the dried cured meat produced only here - a famous delicacy know all around Bulgaria. The tour ends with a wine degustation where you get acquainted with regional wines at a local winery.

$21.18
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8 h 15 mins

Full Day Trip to Buzludzha Monument

When tourists come to our country, they always ask why and what the reason is for building the monument, but also what the fate of the people connected with this brutal project is. Immerse yourself in the complete history and architecture of this monstrous and brutal architectural masterpiece of the communist regime. You will learn why the monument to Dimitar Blagoev, progenitor of the Bulgarian Communist Party, marks the approach to Buzludzha. You will immerse yourself in the history of Bulgarian rebels against the Ottomans and their connection with the partisan movement in Bulgaria. You will not miss visiting even monuments related to the history of the Communist Party and the fate of its rebellious members before it established its dictatorship after 1944. Finally, after all the points are collected, you will find not only an abandoned monument on top of an Eastern European mountain but also all the personal dramas and fates associated with creating this monumental monster.

$59.06
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Guide and Entrance for the Mini Bulgaria Park near Veliko Tarnovo

Unique is the whole idea of creating miniatures in a scale of 1:25 of all the top Bulgarian sights on a piece of land. You could visit and explore those sights with our e-guided or audio guided tour option. Are you ready for a super fun, outdoor visit while in Veliko Tarnovo?

$20.64
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Audio Guide for All Veliko Tarnovo & Gabrovo Sights, Attractions or Experiences

Our audio guide gives you the flexibility to load on your phone or any device and listen as many times as you would like. Fully flexible and organized in English, Bulgarian or Russian language covering all the sights, stories and experiences you do find in a single destination of your choice. We give you the flexibility you need with a single charge which allows to be used up to 10 days.

$21.79
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1 h 30 mins

Bulgarian Wine & Truffle Tasting Experience in Veliko Tarnovo

A wine tasting where Bulgarian wine meets one of the region’s most distinctive gourmet flavours — truffles. Taste 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines, including a special aged wine, paired with truffle specialties, aged cheeses and local delicacies. What makes this experience different is the pairing itself. You’ll discover how the aromas and flavours of Bulgarian wines change when combined with truffle products and carefully selected regional foods. Your host will guide you through each pairing while sharing the stories behind the wines, Bulgarian grape varieties and local food traditions. Set in the historic Samovodska Charshia, this relaxed 90-minute experience is designed for travellers who want to taste Bulgaria, not simply visit it.

$44.73
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Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

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.

$33.26
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4.8/5
4 h

Day trip to Buzludzha Monument and Shipka from Veliko Tarnovo

Explore the world famous BULGARIAN UFO - the Buzludzha monument. This is a half-day tour to Buzludzha and Shipka. You get picked from Veliko Tarnovo and we head to Buzludzha monument, which is located in Stara Planina (less than a 100km away from Tarnovo). At the Buzludzha monument, you won't be able to get inside, as it is forbidden by the government, but you will get to sneak peak inside and explore it from as close as possible. You get more than a 30 minutes rest time at the monument, which you can use freely. At the Shipka Monument, you'll be able to explore both the area and the monument itself freely, as it is open to the public. You’ll have around 20 minutes to walk around the monument, take in the stunning panoramic views, and feel the deep historical significance of this site. In addition, you can add extra time to your tour, so you could visit more landmarks on the way. We will give you the opportunity to learn the maximum about the monument and it's cultural spirit.

$263.77
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Bulgarian Wine Tasting Experience in Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria has one of Europe’s oldest wine traditions, and this experience brings that heritage to life through the wines of our region. What makes the tasting special is the opportunity to discover wines from small Bulgarian wineries and local producers that many international travellers have never encountered before. You’ll explore distinctive Bulgarian grape varieties such as Gamza, Red Misket and Dimyat, while your host shares the stories behind the wines, the wineries and the terroir that shapes them. But this isn’t a formal wine lesson. Using our professional 88-aroma kit, you’ll smell, compare, taste and discover the wines for yourself in a relaxed and interactive way. More than a tasting, it’s a journey into Bulgarian wine culture — right in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo.

$21.67
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1 h

Bulgarian Wine & Traditional Food Tasting in Veliko Tarnovo

This experience brings Bulgarian wine and traditional local food together at one table. Taste 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines from boutique wineries in Central Northern Bulgaria, paired with artisan cheeses, regional cured meats, local sausages, olives and fresh bread. Along the way, discover distinctive Bulgarian grape varieties such as Gamza, Red Misket and Dimyat, and hear the stories of the wineries, the people behind the wines and the terroir of the region. You’ll also explore the aromas in your glass using our professional 88-aroma kit, making the tasting interactive, relaxed and accessible even if you know nothing about wine. What makes this experience special is not just what you taste — it’s the opportunity to discover Bulgarian culture through its wine, food and stories, right in the historic heart of Veliko Tarnovo.

$30.96
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45 mins

Tasting of 3 Wines + Special Selection of Appetizers

Bulgaria has been producing wine for over 5,000 years — and nowhere is that heritage more alive than in Central Northern Bulgaria, the heartland of the country's most distinctive grape varieties. What sets this experience apart is access. We work exclusively with boutique family wineries and centuries-old cellars that you simply cannot visit on your own — producers who pour their entire identity into every bottle. You'll taste wines made from grape varieties found nowhere else on Earth: Gamza, Red Misket, and Dimyat — grapes that produce wines which are fresh, smooth, and effortlessly elegant. Your expert host will take you through the story of each winery, the unique terroir of the region, and why these local varieties are quietly becoming some of Europe's most exciting wines. This isn't a standard wine tasting. It's an introduction to a wine culture the world is only beginning to discover — and you'll experience it first, right here in Veliko Tarnovo.

$20.64
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4.8/5
1 h

Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

The Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo turns the notions of reality and shakes the confidence in one's own eyes! A memorable meeting of science and entertainment in 500 square meters awaits you at the most amazing museum in Veliko Tarnovo. We have prepared over 100 illusions, both optical and physical, that will take you to a new world: holograms, 3D paintings, a levitating orb, an inverted room, an Ames room, and more. Only here will we show you interactive Veliko Tarnovo 100 years ago and an artistic copy of the Tsarevets fortress of sand with the audio-visual spectacle "Sound and Light". Only here you have a special Jedi place to take your coolest photos while hovering in the air. The Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo awaits you every day of the week. Come and see how illusions happen!

$14.91
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2 h

Veliko Tarnovo Exquisite Wine Tasting

Taste an unforgettable selection of Bulgarian wines with appetizers. We have sorted the best of the best so that you can say "Yes, I tasted true Bulgarian wine". Come and try this absolute favorite experience in Veliko Tarnovo.

$56.19
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