Private Tour
Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Overview
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One day trip from Bucharest to explore the UNESCO Site - Veliko Tarnovo - from the Bulgarian land and walk through history itself.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Veliko Tarnovo
Your private day trip from Bucharest will begin in the morning when your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest, or from any other requested location inside the city. You will head south towards Bulgaria, crossing the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe. At approximately 100 km from the Romanian border, you will find the charismatic city of Veliko Tarnovo, a UNESCO heritage site with a tremendous cultural and historic value. Once you step through the gates of the medieval town, you will feel like you traveled back in time. You will find palaces, a fortress, houses with unique architectural style, museums, monasteries - all part of the region's history. Walking on the cobbled streets, the guide will tell you more about the history of the town which used to be the Capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Tsarevets
Your Bulgaria day trip will continue with the Tsarevets Fortress, surrounded by thick walls, up on the hill. The market consists of two streets bordered by shops, craftsmen's workshops, and inns. You can buy souvenirs from this center which recreates the atmosphere of the first decades of the 20th century.
What‘s Included
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
Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)
Personal expenses
Photography fees
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Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!
John C,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael, the tour guide was absolutely amazing! He was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He was knowledgeable about the history of both Romania and Bulgaria, and was more than happy to answer any questions I had. He went above and beyond to make sure the day was perfect. I would highly recommend!
Veliko Tarnovo day trip.
Maria H,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Floren was excellent. It was a long drive but he kept us well informed. Veliko Tarnovo was beautiful. The town was charm. We lunched over looking the valley. Spectacular.
Great guide - very...
Khensani N,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide - very knowledgeable and experienced. Would highly recommend. Although it’s a longish drive, well worth it to see a slice of Bulgaria.
Fantastic Day Trip
Cathy B,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently enjoyed a fabulous day in Bulgaria, driven and accompanied by Narci who is a very friendly, personable and enthusiastic guide and a fountain of knowledge. Despite the rain, we greatly enjoyed the visit to the Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarbovski and later Tsarevets Fortress. A fair level of fitness is mandatory as the venues require a lot of walking and stair climbing. Had a delicious lunch in a nearby town and then made the drive back across the magnificent Friendship Bridge into Bucharest. A great day out with lovely Narci and a terrific bunch of other tourists.
Fantastic guide, very...
Gaynor G,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic guide, very knowledgeable on a lot of things from history to current day politics, from agriculture to all sorts
A great day!
fokkoh2024,Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emil was a nice entertaining guide. Had a great drive from Bucharest across the border to Veliko Tarnovo. Nice lunch at the Green Man restaurant. Interesting visit of the ruins, the city and its surroundings. I would recommend Rolandia Tours to anyone interested to take a tour around Romania and/or Bulgaria
Nice ride
carlosmaluf21,Jan 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful place. The church of the nativity in Arbanasse is a must-see. The guide, Claudia, was excellent. Overall very pleasant trip
Personable and knowledgeable tour guide!
Eileen T,Nov 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The fortress was very interesting but we were most impressed by our guide Claudia’s knowledge of the fortress and country of Bulgaria and Romania! She was early for our pick up and was so lovely and personable always keeping our interest and comfort at the forefront! Claudia is an exceptional guide!
A fascinating town with a beautiful church nearby. The drive is a little long but still worth it.
Krisztina M,Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted to pick a destination that is doable within a day and it is different from a big town experience.
Learn the history
Debra M,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though this trip took a few hours from Bucharest to Bulgaria it gave you a good look at the scenery and little towns along the way. We learnt a lot of history of the area on this day trip. Veliko Tarnovo is classified as Bulgaria's own Machu Picchu.
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