Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup

Sofia, Bulgaria

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus
English speaking driver
Tour coordinator
Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |
Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison
Pickup

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The day before your trip, we'll contact you on WhatsApp/Viber to confirm your pickup address. If your address is outside of central Sofia, we'll discuss a convenient meeting location for you and the driver. Your bus and the guide who will be responsible for you will be signed "Audio Guide Bulgaria".

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

ul. "Sveti Kliment Ohridski" 41

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shishman's bath

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vladishki bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Forty Martyrs Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tsarevets Fortress

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Regional History Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum "Prison"

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Khan Hadji Nikoli Gallery Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monkey House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monument to the Assen Dynasty

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stambolov Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Samovodska charshia market

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monument of Mother Bulgaria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Veliko Tarnovo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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A Comfortable and Well-Organized Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo

Hojoong_L, Jul 2026

Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience on this tour. I was actually the only participant that day, but the guide was very professional and made sure I had a smooth and comfortable trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and back. The itinerary gave plenty of time to explore the city at a relaxed pace, and I especially appreciated the free time, which allowed me to visit places beyond the scheduled stops. Having the flexibility to explore on my own made the experience much more enjoyable. One thing I found disappointing was that the Church of the Holy Forty Martyrs, one of the most historically significant sites in Veliko Tarnovo, was only briefly mentioned through the audio guide from outside and was not included as a proper stop. I mentioned this to the tour company, and they explained that most visitors were not very interested in the church, so it had been removed from the itinerary. I ended up visiting it during my free time, and I'm glad I did. Even if it's no longer a regular stop, it would be nice if the guide could at least ask the group whether they would like to visit it or simply pass by. Visiting Tsarevets Fortress together was definitely a highlight, and I was also impressed by the church at the top, where the murals clearly reflect the influence of the communist era. Although it wasn't part of the tour, I also enjoyed visiting the wax museum at the Visitor Center during my free time. Overall, I was very satisfied with the tour. As a small suggestion, it would be great if the tour could also introduce a place where visitors can taste Bulgarian wine or traditional spirits, as I think that would make the overall cultural experience even richer.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re very pleased that you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the flexibility to explore Veliko Tarnovo independently, and your visit to Tsarevets Fortress. We also truly appreciate your comments about the Church of the Holy Forty Martyrs and your suggestion regarding Bulgarian wine or traditional spirits. Feedback this specific is very valuable to us. We’re especially glad that the free time gave you the opportunity to discover additional places that were personally interesting to you. Thank you again for choosing our tour and for sharing such a balanced account of your experience.

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