Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Day Tour: Explore Bulgarian Medieval Fortress with Pickup

Embark on a journey to the ¨City of Tsars¨, boasting Bulgaria’s most remarkable medieval fortification. Leverage the benefits of this intimate group excursion that includes complimentary hotel pick-up.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sofia - Travel time from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
What's Included
  • Transport via minivan or car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Guidance from a licensed English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee to Tsarevets fortress - 8 Euro
Additional Information
  • To reach the highest part of the fortress travelers need to climb stairs
Location
Veliko Tarnovo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariamargarita_c
Sep 13, 2026
It was wonderful! - Antonio made our visit very pleasant, he came to pick each of us up at our hotel, he told us a lot of things about Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, in addition to being a great driver. Both my friend Raúl and I were delighted with the tour and with Anton!!!
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R
May 28, 2026
Excellent experience in lovely town - Ventsi was an excellent guide. He took us through an engaging history of Bulgaria and the Balkans. It was enough detail to gain a better understanding of the country and the sites around the town of Veliko Tarnovo. Highly recommended!
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Margarita_p
May 13, 2026
Everything is great.... - Everything is great. The guide was very kind and attentive. And he made the visit very enjoyable. It was truly a luxury to visit this beautiful city with his guidance.
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Elin_g
May 11, 2026
Worth visiting - It was a rainy day but still an amazing place to visit Perhaps worth bringing your own lunch as the cafes in VT seem a bit standoffish/ rude, but an incredible place and geography of a small picturesque town nestled among a wooded valley with a fortress in the hills and a river down below
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Charalambos_k
Dec 16, 2025
Veliko tarnovo - The tour to Veliko Tarnovo was an absolute highlight and a must-do for anyone visiting Bulgaria. The city itself is stunning, with its dramatic hills, winding streets, and the breathtaking Tsarevets Fortress overlooking the Yantra River. Walking through the old town felt like stepping back in time, and the history was brought to life in a really engaging way. The tour was well organized, with a great balance between guided explanations and free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating historical details as well as local stories that made the experience even more memorable. From the panoramic views to the charming architecture and rich medieval history, Veliko Tarnovo exceeded all expectations. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys culture, history, and beautiful scenery—it’s an experience you won’t forget.
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Andrea_d
Nov 17, 2025
Long trip but great... - Long trip but great experience. Excellent guide provided a good balanced historical information and interesting facts. I wish we would have had more time to walk around the town.
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Octavio_o
Nov 6, 2025
Visit Veliko Tarnovo full day - Extraordinary visit to Veliko Tarnovo, our guide and driver was Ventsislav who gave us very complete information of the city, the fortress, the pedestrian zone, places to eat, where to buy souvenirs, all excellent. Then he took us to Arbanasi, where we walked again through its streets and went to the church to see his paintings. Finally he took us to the Assen Dynasty Monument, and then returned to Sofia. Definitely a great Ventsislav guide from Multi Travel, thank you for everything
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Stephanie_s
Oct 10, 2025
Great tour - do it! - Our tour guide/driver was fantastic and took great care of us. It was raining heavily but he ensured we got the full experience and asked how much we wanted to push through all the parts of the tour given the weather - meaning he followed the desires of the group. He was on time and wrote the day before to reconfirm which I thoroughly appreciated. He was personable and a safe driver, and had great recommendations for meal and shopping. The town itself is nice and walkable (quite beautiful when you see the placement of the fortress), and the history is interesting.
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Ross
Sep 28, 2025
Great - Tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. The tour was well paced, I had no issues. Thanks for a good day. Will book with the company again
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Larryb735
Dec 16, 2025
Satisfactory but just. - So, I’m going to give this tour a pass but only just. Veliko Tarnovo has a few interesting sites but essentially is a tired industrial town. The fortress is impressive enough but several of the notable features are modern reconstructions, not original remains. Arbanasi is a complete anticlimax with non-descript houses that purport to be centuries old. The one exception is the Church of Nativity whose frescoes are outstanding (but can’t be photographed). The pass grade comes from our guide who was outstanding but on balance save your money for the Rila or the Belogradchik tours.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).