Tours and Tickets to Experience Tsarevets Fortress

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

Explore Veliko Tarnovo on foot during this half-day guided walking tour. Learn about the area's history and culture through guided commentary as you travel; you'll discover much more about the city than you would simply exploring on your own. Visit local landmarks on the city's three hills: Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora. Traveling on foot lets you get to know the city from the ground up and choose places you may like to return to later.

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.

Maximize your time in the region and explore a different Balkan country on a day trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest. Visit landmarks including the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo’s Tsarevets fortress, and the historic village of Arbanasi, and forget the guidebook with historical insights provided by your guide. Enjoy seamless round-trip transfer from your central Bucharest hotel by air-conditioned vehicle.

Veliko Tarnovo is hands down the most beautiful and picturesque city in Bulgaria. Often referred to as the “City of the Tsars”, Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. Tsarevets served as the Second Bulgarian Empire’s primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393. The Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex is an open-air museum. It presents the Bulgarian customs, culture and craftsmanship. It spans over an area of 7 ha and contains a total of 50 objects, including water installations and houses with craftsmen’s workshops attached. As a whole, the complex’s goal is to illustrate the architecture, way of life and economy of Gabrovo and the region during the Bulgarian National Revival. It is the place every visitor must experience if he wants to go back home saying that he really saw Bulgaria.

The tours are with duration 1 hour. 2 or 3 hour tours are available upon request after reservation. Discover the historical charm of Veliko Tarnovo on a guided electric 4x4 scooter tour. Choose from 2, 3, or 4-hours options that take you to iconic sites like Mini Bulgaria Park, Tsarevets Fortress, and the panoramic Gurko Street. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll enjoy fascinating stories and insights about the city's rich culture and history. Each tour includes a guide and a bottle of mineral water, making it a comfortable ride as you navigate through the scenic streets and significant landmarks of this ancient city. - Choose between 2, 3, or 4-hours tours for an ideal experience - Visit key attractions in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi village - Enjoy a personalized tour with opportunities for photo breaks and insights - Conveniently located starting point in the center of Veliko Tarnovo

Whether you’re interested in an adrenaline-filled off-road adventure or if you’d like a relaxing drive through Bulgaria, this e-bike tour in Veliko Tarnovo will show you the historical and natural side of the city. Drive through the historic capital before roaming through the small town of Arbanasi. See the Tsarevets Fortress and admire this well-preserved monument. Tour length can be customized to include more historical sites (prices vary).

Meet your guide at the meeting point for an three-hour journey to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria medieval capital. We travel in an eco friendly way with exclusive use of hybrid and electic vehicles! Upon arrival, we start with guided walking tour in Tsarevets fortress where we will explore the Patriarchate complex (restored in 1981), The Baldwin`s Tower (where Latin Emperor Baldwin I of Constantinople found his death as a prisoner of Tzar Kaloyan), and more. After that we continue with Samovodska Charshiya. Located in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo's Old Town, this historic marketplace is a treasure trove of traditional Bulgarian culture and craftsmanship. There you will have the opportunity to meet local artisans and craftsmen as they demonstrate age-old crafts such as pottery throwing, blacksmithing, and weaving. With our eco-friendly electric vehicles and knowledgeable guides, you'll experience Veliko Tarnovo like never before, all while minimizing your environmental footprint.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Bulgaria’s five major cities on this small-group, multi-day tour from Sofia. Travel the distance seamlessly with round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup, leaving more time to explore the best bits of Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Varna, and Veliko Tarnovo with your professional guide. Avoid hidden costs with overnight hotel stays and breakfasts included as per itinerary.

Book a tour to Veliko Tarnovo and discover the city and surrounding region with a friendly guide. Veliko Tarnovo is one of the oldest cities in the country, and its history dates back more than 5 millennia. The Byzantine Citadel, first built in the 5th century, has become one of Bulgaria's most famous monuments. Tarnovo boasts many other archaeological wonders in the process of being unearthed and restored; see an excavation of a royal residence in progress at Trapezitsa Hill. Walk to the top of the hill Tsarevets, where the royal citadel is placed and see the reconstructed palace and Patriarchate. The meanders of Yantra river are enjoyment for every one especially for photographers.

Travel back in time while exploring Veliko Tarnovo and its surroundings in a rare and charming way. You will enjoy Bulgaria’s old capital while cruising through its narrow streets, scenic hills, and hidden gems. Ride in a fully restored vintage car — a rare experience in Bulgaria Enjoy a personalized and immersive tour with an expert local guide Visit iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and peaceful villages — all in one trip Choose your ideal tour length and route to suit your interests Perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers looking for something truly memorable This is not just a sightseeing tour — it’s a journey into Bulgaria’s soul with a touch of retro charm! 1 Hour tour Enjoy a scenic drive through the charming streets of the city. 2 Hours tour City tour +Arbanassi village or Hotnitsa Waterfall or Kapinovski Monastery and Waterfall 3 Hours tour Extended city tour, Arbanassi and local monasteries/waterfalls or option to visit Trapezitsa or Tsarevets Fortress

With a shared past dating back to the Middle Ages, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi are widely considered among the most historically significant sites of interest in Bulgaria. With this tour, reach Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with ease from your Sofia hotel, and discover top local landmarks including the 12th-century Tsarevets fortress. Gain insight into life here in the 18th and 19th centuries, and admire 17th-century frescoes and iconostases in the nearby village of Arbanassi.

Tack a quick jaunt to Bulgaria on to your Romanian vacation with overnight trip from Bucharest. You'll visit the city of Ruse, often likened to Vienna, continuing to the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo. From here, you'll continue to Plovdiv, where you'll spend the night. The following day, you'll explore the city, sticking around for lunch before returning to Bucharest.

In Bulgaria there are more than 120 monasteries! The interest in them we can explain with their role in the historical and cultural evolution of the Bulgarian nation. They survived the cruelty times of the middle ages and the Ottoman period, the vandalism, the natural disasters. They were the source of light in the dark ages of the people, making literally schools for education, science and religion.  Some of them are like open-air museums, still keeping their secrets. Join us to solve some of their mysteries, to see the biggest ones like Rila, Bachkovo, Troyan. Feel the spirit of the orthodox temples and look over the monks and the nuns. See the incredible frescos and icons, made by the different painting schools. Come to understand why these things are little pieces of heaven. 

Discover a historical side of Bulgaria on a 12-hour tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation from Sofia, there’s no need for you to interpret cyrillic signs or worry over timetables. Begin with a guided visit of the medieval hill fortress, which served as the country's capital for over two centuries. Continue with the area's main attractions including Samovodska Charshia, Assens Monument, and the village of Arbanassi.