Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

In only a few hours this tour takes you from Bucharest to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains where the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo is located. The tour will start with a visit to the remarkable medieval capital of Veliko Tarnovo, built high on the surrounding hilltops, full of medieval charm.

Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo and enjoyed lunch, the tour will continue to the city of Ruse, one of Bulgaria's most elegant cities, boasts a touch of Central European grandeur rarely found elsewhere in the country. It's a city embellished with grand belle époque buildings and carefully tended green squares, reminiscent of a petite piece of Vienna that has gracefully made its way down the Danube.

While exploring Romania, be sure not to overlook the incredible chance to explore Bulgaria, another enchanting destination easily accessible through guided day trips from Bucharest!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternative dates or trips.

Please, make sure you owe all the necessary documents and permissions for crossing the border.

Please be advised that delays are currently occurring at the Giurgiu–Ruse border crossing due to ongoing repair work on the Bulgarian side of the Friendship Bridge. Traffic is restricted to a single lane and operates alternately with traffic lights, leading to longer waiting times and traffic queues.

Children under 4 years-old cannot join shared tours. Please contact us for a private tour offer

Entrance fees are not included - approximately 15 Euros or 29 leva (Bulgarian currency). The tickets can be purchased only in cash. Once you cross the border, there will be a stop at an exchange office

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up from selected central hotels in Bucharest

Professional tour guide

Entrance tickets

Optional Gratuities

What To Expect

Bucharest

The activity will start in downtown Bucharest.

•Admission Not Applicable

Piaka Unirii

Pass by and admire the Unirii Square one of the largest public squares in Europe.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Guided tour in English

Pickup included

English tour

Friday departure
Pickup included

Reviews

4.51

281 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

200

Great guide, nice tour.
charles c,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Our tour didn’t match the description in Viator, but our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and humorous too. Lots of walking and climbing.
Lucian , our guide was...
Daniel N,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lucian , our guide was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver under some challenging conditions in regards to Bulgarian traffic . He was always available without being imposing. We learned a lot about Bulgaria that would not be available without personal interaction
An enjoyable and pleasant trip to Bulgaria
Yogesh J,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful trip. Though long and tiring, the trip allowed us to see Bulgaria, its countryside and some lovely towns and compare the country with Romania. The guide, Lucian, was fantastic. His knowledge, care, and great sense of humor made the trip particularly enjoyable. The border crossing into Bulgaria was a long and agonizing wait of more than 2 hours. But everything else went very well. The tour was well planned and carefully organized. I would certainly recommend this tour.
I really enjoyed...
Ramin M,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I really enjoyed listening to our guide, Lucien and the tour itself was ok. However, the bridge is under construction on the Bulgarian side, going one direction at a time, and while this is not the fault of the operator, it does add several frustrating hours to the journey,
Good tour to see several sites in a day
Brittany S,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Lunch time was rushed. We didn't have time to look around in shops afterwards. Bring snacks to keep on the bus to balance out time restraints. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the region. Only reason giving 3 stars is because we could've had an extra 30 minutes to look around after lunch. Traffic is pretty insane so, be prepared to sit in traffic even in rural areas. Traffic is probably why time is more limited due to return time. Good tour to see several things in a short amount of time.