Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo October 2025 | Expedia.ca [Veliko Tarnovo Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209)[Hotels in Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo-Hotels.d4209.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Veliko Tarnovo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Car-Rental-Guide)[Veliko Tarnovo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Veliko Tarnovo ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Veliko Tarnovo Types of activities Where to stay [Veliko Tarnovo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209) ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/69adb35549ee911f2cfda337eb8c2f83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9f7aa2e21011112743e475ed2e099c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6f4bf66eded24167b6c86b4e86cdab09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Uschi Hayajneh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/75696a3d1545d3542d619ec9eba225b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Uschi Hayajneh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/75696a3d1545d3542d619ec9eba225b8.jpg) ## Veliko Tarnovo Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Veliko Tarnovo has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Veliko Tarnovo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Veliko Tarnovo to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Veliko Tarnovo Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Veliko Tarnovo. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Veliko Tarnovo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ## Recommended things to do in Veliko Tarnovo | Number of things to do | 24 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/interactive-presentation-about-bulgarian-poets.a49399492.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-veliko-tarnovo-walking-tour.a1202132.activity-details) - [Tasting of 3 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tasting-of-3-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838209.activity-details) - [Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-bulgaria-from-bucharest.a450590.activity-details) - [Tasting of 5 Wines](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines.a1838212.activity-details) - [Tasting of 5 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838210.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Tasting of 5 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838210.activity-details) - [quad bike/BUGGY tour around Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quad-bike-buggy-tour-around-veliko-tarnovo-and-arbanasi.a1074881.activity-details) - [Admission Ticket to Museum of Illusions in Veliko Turnovo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/admission-ticket-to-museum-of-illusions-in-veliko-turnovo.a5062585.activity-details) - [Help the hosts: Breadmaking, Yoghurt making and Cattle Keeping](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/help-the-hosts-breadmaking-yoghurt-making-and-cattle-keeping.a3488283.activity-details) - [Tours to monasteries and waterfalls around Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tours-to-monasteries-and-waterfalls-around-veliko-tarnovo.a1074882.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-veliko-tarnovo-walking-tour.a1202132.activity-details) - [Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-bulgaria-from-bucharest.a450590.activity-details) - [Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/veliko-tarnovo-and-arbanasi-day-tour-from-sofia-with-pickup.a44822640.activity-details) - [Full day waterfalls and caves around Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-waterfalls-and-caves-around-veliko-tarnovo.a48192590.activity-details) - [Stamboliski dam lake kayaking day tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stamboliski-dam-lake-kayaking-day-tour.a48169388.activity-details) | ## What to do in Veliko Tarnovo * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Veliko Tarnovo ![Tsarevets Fortress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad85d573cf86ec35c072c01dffe4b987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsarevets Fortress 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Veliko Tarnovo when you take a trip to Tsarevets Fortress. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tsarevets-Fortress-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097872.Vacation-Attraction) ![Samovodska Charshia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/10df04295e190cb51a398c70d73681b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samovodska Charshia During your trip to Dragijevo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Samovodska Charshia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Samovodska-Charshia-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635939577807.Vacation-Attraction) #### SS. Forty Martyrs Church After visiting SS. Forty Martyrs Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Veliko Tarnovo. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/SS-Forty-Martyrs-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097876.Vacation-Attraction) #### Transfiguration Monastery Find out about the history of Veliko Tarnovo when you spend time at Transfiguration Monastery. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Transfiguration-Monastery-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635975635253.Vacation-Attraction) #### Veliko Tarnovo University 4/5(1 review) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Veliko Tarnovo University, during your travels in Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo-University-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097878.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nicopolis ad Istrum You can learn about the history of Veliko Tarnovo with a stop at Nicopolis ad Istrum. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nicopolis-Ad-Istrum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502726.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church After visiting Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dragijevo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sveti-Kiril-Metodii-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621533038936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Asenovtsi Park Explore the great outdoors at Asenovtsi Park, a lovely green space in Dragijevo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Asenovtsi-Park-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097874.Vacation-Attraction) #### Veliko Târnovo Archaeological Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Veliko Târnovo Archaeological Museum during your travels in Dragijevo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo-Archaeological-Museum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502732.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Veliko Tarnovo ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo Center Though Veliko Tarnovo Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samovodska Charshia and Asen's Monument. [](https://expedia.ca/Veliko-Tarnovo-Veliko-Tarnovo-Center.dx553248635974577909) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Veliko Tarnovo ![Photo by Krizova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34ea0afca868cb017ef96c4e6217dd51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tryavna [](https://expedia.ca/Tryavna.dx6141604) ![Photo by Tanya Vitkova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90015bb651e81257d3de8ef145c489e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Emen [](https://expedia.ca/Emen.dx3000043738) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Veliko Tarnovo worth visiting? > Offering a mix of history and culture, there are many things to do in Veliko Tarnovo. While you're here, check out State Art Museum, a leading attraction in the area. ### How do I spend a day in Veliko Tarnovo? > Museum of National Revival & Constituent Assembly and Tsarevets Fortress are two great places to begin your sightseeing adventures. Remember to explore the dining and retail options in Veliko Tarnovo while you're here too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Veliko Tarnovo? > State Art Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Veliko Tarnovo and should be high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Veliko Tarnovo? > Three days in Veliko Tarnovo is more than enough to enjoy the city's key attractions. Many guests book for two days on average. State Art Museum, Museum of National Revival & Constituent Assembly and Tsarevets Fortress are among the top-rated sights. Like to discover more? Hang around a little longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Dragijevo. ### Is Veliko Tarnovo a walkable city? > If discovering on foot sounds like your kind of getaway, Veliko Tarnovo is an ideal place to visit. Find leading sights, including State Art Museum, within walking distance of downtown. You can also go for a stroll around Veliko Tarnovo Centre, a cool neighbourhood located about 0.16 kilometres from downtown. ### What are some activities to do in Veliko Tarnovo with kids? > Planning what to do in Veliko Tarnovo with kids has never been easier. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or toddlers, there are loads of family-friendly attractions to keep them happy here. > > > > - [Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-veliko-tarnovo-walking-tour.a1202132.activity-details) > - [Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-bulgaria-from-bucharest.a450590.activity-details) > - [Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/veliko-tarnovo-and-arbanasi-day-tour-from-sofia-with-pickup.a44822640.activity-details) > - [Full day waterfalls and caves around Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-waterfalls-and-caves-around-veliko-tarnovo.a48192590.activity-details) > - [Stamboliski dam lake kayaking day tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stamboliski-dam-lake-kayaking-day-tour.a48169388.activity-details) ### What to do in Veliko Tarnovo for adults? > There are loads of things to do in Veliko Tarnovo, with experiences for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to The Book Cave. ### Are there free things to do in Veliko Tarnovo? > In Veliko Tarnovo, Samovodska Charshia is a must-see spot for anyone planning to see the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the parks and other neighbourhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. 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