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Step into the medieval heart of Bulgaria and discover the magic of Veliko Tarnovo — a city of royal fortresses, picturesque streets, and breathtaking panoramic views. This immersive audio-guided tour lets you experience the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the former Bulgarian capital at your own pace, revealing stories, legends, and hidden details you might otherwise miss. You will explore Veliko Tarnovo & fortress Tsarevets on your own at your own pace, with the help of an audio guide and a map of the excursion route. Approaching the desired object, you dial its number and start playback. After paying for the tour, a link with access to audio files will be sent to your email. On the day of the excursion you have chosen, the link will become active and will be valid for 24 hours. You will listen to audio recordings through your phone. Internet consumption is minimal!

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.

Immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture and lend a hand to your local hosts as they teach you the centuries-old art of breadmaking and yoghurt production. Plus, get your hands dirty and assist with cattle keeping. This opportunity allows you to fully merge with the locals and create lasting memories. With multiple locations to choose from, you can customize your experience to suit your preferences.

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capital, and Arbanasi, a postcard-perfect village known for its fortress homes, are two of the nation’s top historical destinations—and more than a 6-hour round trip from Sofia. Skip the hassle of negotiating buses and taxis and enjoy a guide's insights on this small-group tour, direct from your Sofia address.

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. Noprevious ATV experience is necessary for our tours. Come with us on a half-day off-road adventure through the wild landscapes around Veliko Tarnovo. You’ll drive an ATV/QUAD along carefully selected trails, combining forest roads, open terrain and scenic viewpoints before reaching one of the region’s beautiful waterfalls. What makes this experience special is the combination of real off-road driving and discovering places that are difficult to reach on a typical sightseeing tour. Along the way, you’ll enjoy changing landscapes, fresh air and plenty of opportunities to stop, take photos and experience the surroundings at your own pace. It’s an adventure designed for people who want to actively explore the region, not just see it from a vehicle window.

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.

Visit the Buzludzha Monument on a private day trip from Veliko Tarnovo, and skip the need to hire a car. You’ll travel to Stara Planina with a guide, and head up close to the UFO-like monument to learn about Buzludzha from the locals’ perspective; learn why it was built, how it was developed, and what Bulgarians think of it. Just note, it is forbidden to enter inside the monument.

The region surrounding Veliko Tarnovo is studded with waterfalls, monasteries, and history-steeped sights. Make sure you don’t miss its best bits; take a tour by Jeep with a local guide to make the most of your time in the region. You’ll go off-road to get up close to Bulgaria’s nature, and find the hidden gems that you’d struggle to find if exploring on your own. Hotel pickup is available for added convenience.

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.

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.