Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup
Overview
Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the majestic Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval stronghold that has proudly stood since the 12th century
Your journey begins early in the morning from St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and follows a scenic road at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. An English-speaking driver-guide will comfortably take you to Veliko Tarnovo. Despite the three-hour transfer from Sofia, the breathtaking landscapes and rich history make this journey well worth it.
Upon arrival, the guide will distribute audio guides and headphones to you.
The guide will accompany you throughout the entire walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo. He will raise a sign with the number of the site, and you will enter this number into the audio guide. The audio guide will share interesting and little-known facts about these places in your preferred language.
What's Included
- English speaking driver
- Tour coordinator
- Pickup
- Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus
- Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |
- Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit
Meeting and Pickup
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".
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Holy Forty Martyrs Church
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Regional History Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monkey House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Samovodska charshia market
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Veliko Tarnovo
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- English speaking driver.
- Tour coordinator.
- Pickup.
- Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus.
- Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |.
- Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- English speaking driver
- Tour coordinator
- Pickup
- Transport by a modern air-conditioned bus
- Audio guide in 7 languages: ENG | ES | IT | RU | BG | DE | RO |
- Audio guide for 3 museums: Tsarevets, Church, Museum Prison
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to museums. Optional visit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
