Explore the Historic Wonders of Tsarevets Fortress

Step back in time at the legendary Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval heart of Bulgaria. Explore this awe-inspiring historical landmark, where breathtaking hilltop views meet rich cultural heritage and ancient architecture. Whether you are embarking on a guided historical tour, a private sightseeing adventure, or a cultural journey through the Second Bulgarian Empire, Tsarevets offers an unforgettable experience. Discover stunning ruins, majestic churches, and the spirit of a bygone era. Book your immersive Veliko Tarnovo experience today and witness the grandeur of this iconic UNESCO-worthy destination!

4.9/5 avg ratingTours from $1833 unique experiences97% free cancellation

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Rating

Rating

4.91★ average

Based on 293 pooled reviews with 92% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$81–$229 typical

Median price is $175, with a full range of $18–$407

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly private

85% of the 33 available tours are private options

Tour Length

Tour Length

4–12 hours typical

Median duration is 11 hours

Best Value

Best Value

Nature themes

Averages 5.0★ at $170, which is at or below typical price

Flexibility

Flexibility

97% free cancellation

Most options offer free cancellation and 94% offer instant confirmation

33 Products

Private Daytrip to Buzludzha Monument and Veliko Tarnovo
$353
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Private Daytrip to Buzludzha Monument and Veliko Tarnovo
Summary

Come with us in a one-day adventure through Bulgaria with a private 4wd Dacia Duster SUV. We leave Bucharest and head for the medieval town of Veliko, where we will visit the Tsarevets fortress and the picturesque places in the city. We then go to the Shipka monument and to the eagle's nest, a mount...

Itinerary
  • Tsarevets
  • Shipka Monument
  • Buzludzha Monument
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Electric Bike Tour in Veliko Tarnovo
4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$63
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Electric Bike Tour in Veliko Tarnovo
Summary

Our brand new service lets you explore the old capital in an unusual way with an electric bicycle. If you are visiting Veliko Tarnovo and want to get to know the city in depth, then a ride on an electric bike is the right choice for you. Handling the bike is easy and comfortable. The bicycle develop...

Inclusions
  • Tour guide
  • E-bike
  • Helmet
Itinerary
  • Tsarevets
  • Arbanasi
  • Trapezitsa Fortress
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest
12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$174
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Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest
Summary

Begin your full-day trip to Bulgaria with a departure from your hotel in Bucharest in the morning. Travel by air-conditioned car or minibus to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Explore the medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo with your guide. Here you can observe the Tsaravets Fortress, a fort...

Itinerary
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • Tsarevets
  • Samovodska Charshiya Complex
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
12 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$294
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Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Summary

One day trip from Bucharest to explore the UNESCO Site - Veliko Tarnovo - from the Bulgarian land and walk through history itself.

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking guide (on request we can provide Italian or Spanish speaking guide)
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Bottle of water
Exclusions
  • Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Photography fees
Itinerary
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Tsarevets
  • Arbanasi
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, May be operated by a multi-lingual guide, Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
$100
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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
Summary

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.

Inclusions
  • Transport with minivan or car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee to Tsarevets fortress - 8 Euro
Itinerary
  • Sofia
  • Tsarevets
  • Samovodska Charshiya Complex
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Monument To The Assen Dynasty
  • Arbanasi
  • Arbanasi
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, To reach the highest part of the fortress travelers need to climb stairs
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Medieval Bulgaria - Veliko Citadel, Quaint Village & Rock Church
$174
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Medieval Bulgaria - Veliko Citadel, Quaint Village & Rock Church
Summary

Enjoy a private tour to Bulgaria with interesting commentary from your expert host/guide. The firts visit is to St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery, the only active rock-hewn monastery in Bulgaria. Next, we head to the picturesque architectural reserve of Arbanasi, and visit Konstantsaliev House,...

Inclusions
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Professional tour guide in English
Itinerary
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • Arbanasi
  • Konstantsalieva House
  • Tsarevets
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Samovodska Charshiya Complex
  • Ruse
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Enjoy a comfortable private tour to Bulgaria in our air-conditioned vehicles, with interesting commentary from your expert host/guide. The firts visit is to St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery, the only active rock-hewn monastery in Bulgaria. Next, we head to the picturesque architectural reserve of Arbanasi, perched above Veliko Tarnovo. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch in a charming local tavern, surrounded by centuries-old stone houses. Afterward, take a short walk through the cobbled streets to admire the village’s unique architecture. After lunch, explore the Bulgaria’s medieval past at Tsarevets Fortress. Once the royal seat of the Second Bulgarian Empire, the hilltop citadel offers panoramic views, the ruins of royal palaces, Baldwin’s Tower, and the reconstructed Patriarchal Cathedral. We conclude the tour with a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Veliko Tarnovo, the “City of the Tsars.” Discover local artisan shops, visit the Samovodska Charshiya.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
$81
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The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Summary

Journey through time on a captivating day trip to Bulgaria! Our first stop is unique – the St. Dimitrie Basarbovo Monastery. Carved directly into a towering cliff, this active monastery offers a glimpse into Bulgaria's unique religious heritage. Veliko Tarnovo, the crown jewel of Bulgaria's past. ...

Inclusions
  • Choice of 3 tour options
  • Personalized e-guide with all sights info for convenience
  • Full private transportation (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • Pick up and drop off (if any of privately-guided options is chosen) from specific designated areas
  • Professional English- or Spanish-speaking local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses & insurance
  • Entrance fees
Itinerary
  • Danube River
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Tsarevets
  • Ruse
  • Bucharest
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The tour is independent and runs in any weather conditions, Children under 4 cannot attend the tour. If you have please ask first.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Buzludzha Monument and Tsarevets Fortress in Bulgaria Private
$229
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Buzludzha Monument and Tsarevets Fortress in Bulgaria Private
Summary

This is a private tour from Bucharest to Bulgaria. After pick-up you from your place, we will go to the border to pass in Bulgaria. There you will visit: - Tsarevets Fortress - a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. - The Memorial House of ...

Inclusions
  • Professional tour guide in English
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
  • Entry/Admission to Tsarevets Fortress - 10€ per adult
Itinerary
  • Tsarevets
  • Buzludzha Monument
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Day tour from Sofia to the former capital Veliko Tarnovo
$140
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Day tour from Sofia to the former capital Veliko Tarnovo
Summary

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 fa...

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
Exclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Tsarevets
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore Northern Bulgaria Day Trip from Bucharest
12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$218
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Explore Northern Bulgaria Day Trip from Bucharest
Summary

Private tour - day trip to Northern Bulgaria, a land full of historical treasures, breath-taking scenery and made whole by the hospitality of its inhabitants. Departure from Bucharest 08.00 and visit to Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi Village, and if time allows Basarabov Monastery.

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking guide
  • Bridge toll
  • Road toll
  • Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets about 10 Euro
Itinerary
  • Tsarevets
  • Veliko Tarnovo
  • Arbanasi
  • Ruse Province
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, A minimum of two people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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