Private Tour

Self-guided Tour in Tsarevets Fortress

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

Chinese (Taiwan)

Greek

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Romanian

Turkish

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Handy and personalized E-guide for Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo which is one of the best Bulgarian sights to explore. Take it with you on your phone with all the information a personal guide could tell you. Possible to be used on your mobile device as many times as you like.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Safety & Security at your own pace individually

Personalized E-guide

Entrance fee

What To Expect

Tsarevets

Dating to the 12th century, this strategic fortress is one of two highly fortified hills (Trapezitza being the other) that protected Bulgarian rulers living on the site in the tsar’s palace. Explore the historical monument and enjoy the city views from the front steps. Tsarevets Museum is located on Tsarevets Hill, which has been settled since time immemorial due to its strategic location. Thracians and Romans has used the location for defensive reasons, however, Byzantines built the first fortress here between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. The fortress was rebuilt and fortified by the Slavs and Bulgars between the 8th and 10th centuries, and again by the Byzantines in the early 12th century. When Tarnovgrad became the Second Bulgarian Empire’s capital, the fortress was truly magnificent, but with the Turkish invasion in 1393, it was sacked and destroyed.

•Admission Not Included

Options

Self-guided Tour in Tsarevets Fortress

Reviews

3.55

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

FRAUD—Do Not Purchase This
Nilantha L,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This experience is a FRAUD. I purchased this experience and received absolutely NOTHING promised in the description. 1) Entry fees to Tsarevets Fortress: NO entry fee or ticket was provided! 2) Skip the line: NOT provided 2) Self Guided Tour/E Guide: NONE was provided. They email a link to a PDF in poorly written English that offers NO guidance or description of Tsarevets Fortress. There is also a 5 minute audio clip as an overview of Veliko Tarnovo, also useless If you purchase this, you will receive nothing related to the description and it will be a complete waste of money. I complained about this to Viator and they provided no support whatsoever.