The 11 Best Veliko Tarnovo Tours

1.ATV and Buggy Off-Road Tour in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Join HillView Veliko Tarnovo for a one-hour ATV or buggy ride from Arbanasi. Choose a rugged ATV or easier-to-handle buggy, follow an instructor through off-road country, and stop for views near Tsarevets, Tarnovo, or Xilifor. Longer routes can reach a monastery or waterfall.

“We had an amazing experience and Ivo is a great guide. I trully recommended it to everyone who want to have fun”

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2.Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Travel from Sofia in a small group of up to seven with an English-speaking guide such as Ventsislav or Elly. See Tsarevets Fortress, Baldwin’s Tower, Samovodska Charshia, the Asenevtsi Monument, and Arbanasi. Expect about three hours each way, plus free time for lunch and shopping.

“Absolutely brilliant trip! Well organised, small group with excellent itinerary delivered smoothly. Strongly recommended.”

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3.Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour exploring 500 square meters of optical illusions, physics, art, riddles, shadow play, light drawing, and upside-down rooms in Veliko Tarnovo. English is offered, staff help explain the experiments and take photos, and mobile tickets make entry simple.

“The Museum of Illusions is a fun and unique place to visit. Very interactive, interesting and perfect for photos. A great activity for friends and families. Totally worth it and highly recommended!”

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4.Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18

In Veliko Tarnovo, Stefan and the team at Creative House Tyrsach lead a 40-minute interactive look at Bulgarian poets, literature, and local history. Sit with a drink, discuss ideas, and learn how the old capital shaped writers. Pickup is available nearby, and the creative house also offers a co-working station.

“The presentation was informative but in a fun and interactive way. The questions and story build make you curious and reflect on the topic. The presentation has the right amount of information and facts to spark a debate and make conclusions instead of straightforward providing you with ready answers. This makes it memorable and enjoyable. I had a great time and learned a lot, definitely recommend it!”

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5.Electric Bike Tour in Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Ride an electric bike through Veliko Tarnovo and the cobbled village of Arbanasi with an English-speaking guide. Expect steep streets, scenic overlooks, historic sights, and round-trip hotel pickup. Damyan has guided some outings, adding local history and practical help along the way.

“Get into the saddle of this brutal WWII-looking electric monster and start exploring the steep hills and narrow streets of Veliko Tarnovo! Luckily I was the only one who booked so Damyan's attention was focused on me - and he made the tour even more exciting with interesting remarks about the history and the present of the numerous landmarks we have visited. Last but totally not the least - the price was quite affordable compared to other tours I took in Bulgaria this time”

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6.Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $34

Start at Tsarevets Fortress and walk through Veliko Tarnovo’s old town, Samovodska Charshiya, General Gurko Street, and key monuments. Choose a private local guide or a self-guided electronic option. Hotel pickup is available only from hotels in Veliko Tarnovo.

“Velocity Tarnovo is very hilly and cobblestone streets. I needed a shorter tour and decided to cancel. Viator wrote and said it would be adjusted. It was shortened by over an hour annd we did not go to the fortress. Lots of stops ant shops which we anre not fond of. and we were left with a difficult walk back to our hotel. It was not a good value then at $209 US for just a couple of hours. Guide was informative and kind. Just be sure you are up to the walk.”

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7.Monasteries and Waterfalls Tour from Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride from Veliko Tarnovo or Arbanasi in a capable Jeep to Hotnitsa or Kapinovski Waterfall, then visit Preobrazhenski or Kapinovo Monastery. Your English-speaking guide explains the local plants, animals, and history. The three-hour outing suits nature lovers who want rural Bulgaria without arranging transport.

“We spent an amazing morning with our guide who was funny, attentive, and extremely friendly despite the heavy temperatures. Incredible experience and I would highly recommend this tour, both the waterfall and monastery are worth the visit.”

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8.Bucharest DayTrip to Veliko Tarnovo:PREMIUM TOUR small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Travel from Bucharest in a group of up to 10 with a multilingual guide such as Adina, Marin, Stefan, or Roberto. Explore Arbanassi, Tsarevets Fortress, and Veliko Tarnovo, with water, coffee, hotel transfers, and free time included. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Great and valuable experience, thanks a lot to Roberto and Martín, they made my tour so smooth.”

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9.Wine Experience & Tasting Hub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $17

At the Wine Tasting Centre in Veliko Tarnovo, you taste five wines from Bulgarian wineries with professional guidance. The session includes an 88-aroma tasting set, a relaxed pace, English service, and a private format for your group.

“Thank you for nice tasting experience! Wines were nice and we got lot of infomation about them. It was also nice that there was enought time for taste all the wines. We didn´t feel any hurry. . Place were we had the tasting was athmospheric and service was very friendly and polite.”

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10.Emen: Canyoning at Negovanka Gorge w/ Optional Free Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Join Bulteam Adventures for a four-hour private canyoning trip in Negovanka Gorge, led in English by Illey or Eli. Learn rope and water skills, rappel the 14-meter Momin Skok Waterfall, swim, jump, and slide through the gorge, then camp free at the provider’s premises if you wish.

“Canyoning na rzece Negovanka był średnio trudny, ale dostarczył wielu wrażeń. Mój mąż i syn byli bardzo zadowoleni z tej przygody. Przewodnik Ille był bardzo dobrze przygotowany i pomocny. Piękna przyroda, zejścia ze skał po linie, przechodzenie przez rzekę, wyzwanie i zabawa dla osób sprawnych i odważnych. Polecamy tę atrakcję!”

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11.Veliko Turnovo-Bulgarian old capital and Arbanasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10h 30m · from $129

Travel from Sofia to Bulgaria’s medieval capital in a small group of up to six. With an English or Russian-speaking guide, visit Tsarevets Fortress, Samovodska Charshiya, and Arbanasi’s historic churches, with time for lunch and local snacks. Guide Tsetso has been praised for clear history and polite service.

“The place was amazing one of the most beautiful spot in Bulgarie !”

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