Veliko Tarnovo guided walking tour – explore the city

The group walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo takes place all year round. Your English-speaking guide will meet the group near the Church of St. Peter and Paul and accompany you throughout the entire route. Each participant receives an audio guide and headphones in their chosen language. The guide will give a brief instruction on how to use the devices.

This unique experience is part of the popular walking tours in Bulgaria, and one of the most informative walking tours in Veliko. Participants discover the fortress city step by step, gaining insight into the heritage of the former capital of Bulgaria. The route features major attractions, scenic views from the hill, and stops near workshops, historical buildings, and streets of the old town — offering a clear path back in time. The tour ends in a central area surrounded by local cuisine and artisan shops, making it a true highlight for any visitor.

When: Thursday–Sunday at 12:00 PM.

Place of meeting: Tsarevets Fortress

Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Price: €15 per person

2,5 h.

Tour languages

Guided walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo with Tsarevets Fortress and audio guide

What does the tour include?

PRICE INCLUDES:

Host or guide
Headphones & Audio guide device in 8 languages ENG | RO| FR | ES | IT | RU | BG |DE|

PRICE EXCLUDES:

Entrance fees Tsarevets (€7.70 per person)
A complimentary coffee for the guide

Veliko Tarnovo walking tour – what you can see

This walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo offers a rich journey through the former medieval Bulgarian capital, combining expert guidance with an audio guide experience in multiple languages. With a local guide leading the way, each participant uses a audio device to access stories about each landmark—from Tsarevets Fortress, with its royal palace, cathedral, and Baldwin’s Tower, to the Royal Mausoleum, burial site of Tsar Kaloyan.

The route brings you through over 20 significant locations tied to the city’s history and culture, including Samovodska Charshiya, where traditional Bulgarian crafts like copperwork and sgraffito pottery are still practiced. You'll also have the chance to enter temples, as you explore Veliko Tarnovo at your own pace.

The tour concludes near the Mother Bulgaria monument, close to cafés, craft beer spots, and artisan shops. A thoughtful recommendation for any tourist looking to sightsee around Bulgaria.

Looking for a full-day guided experience instead? Check out our Veliko Tarnovo Day Tour from Sofia

Guided walking tour route in the city

0 VELIKO TARNOVO – medieval capital

1. Tsarevets
1.1 Tarnovgrad - general description from "Tsar Asen I" square
1.2. Sound and Light Show
1.3. Assenova Gate and the inn
1.4. Postern gate in the western fortress wall
1.5. Houses and shops
1.6. Lobnata skala and the adjacent monastery. Trapezitsa
1.7. The Palace Complex
1.8. The Patriarchal Palace

2. Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and the Constituent Assembly
3. The Prison Museum
4. Gurko Street
5. Sarafkina House
6. Monument to the Asen Dynasty
7. The house with the Monkey.
8. The panoramic viewing terrace.
9. Samovodska Charshiya - shopping street