Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Veliko Tarnovo Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209)[Hotels in Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo-Hotels.d4209.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Veliko Tarnovo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Veliko Tarnovo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Car-Hire-Guide)[Veliko Tarnovo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo.d4209.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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.co.uk/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 to experience the best that Veliko Tarnovo has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Veliko Tarnovo, 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 to Veliko Tarnovo 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. #### Places of interest in Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Veliko Tarnovo, and make it a breeze to explore Veliko Tarnovo and 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 holiday 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 to Veliko Tarnovo, 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 in Veliko Tarnovo. #### Veliko Tarnovo attractions Veliko Tarnovo 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 in Veliko Tarnovo to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Veliko Tarnovo. Looking for things to do in Veliko Tarnovo can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Veliko Tarnovo | Number of things to do | 26 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets](/things-to-do/interactive-presentation-about-bulgarian-poets.a49399492.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour](/things-to-do/the-ultimate-private-veliko-tarnovo-walking-tour.a1202132.activity-details)[Tasting of 5 Wines](/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines.a1838212.activity-details)[Tasting of 3 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](/things-to-do/tasting-of-3-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838209.activity-details)[Tasting of 5 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838210.activity-details)[Guided Walking Tour of Veliko Tarnovo](/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-veliko-tarnovo.a50079680.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tasting of 5 Wines + Special Selection of Appetisers](/things-to-do/tasting-of-5-wines-special-selection-of-appetisers.a1838210.activity-details)[Wine, Gourmet, and Truffles by Chef Radichev](/things-to-do/tasting-of-3-wines.a1838211.activity-details)[Admission Ticket to Museum of Illusions in Veliko Turnovo](/things-to-do/admission-ticket-to-museum-of-illusions-in-veliko-turnovo.a5062585.activity-details)[Veliko Tarnovo City tour with vintage car](/things-to-do/veliko-tarnovo-city-tour-with-vintage-car.a50711148.activity-details)[Help the hosts: Breadmaking, Yoghurt making and Cattle Keeping](/things-to-do/help-the-hosts-breadmaking-yoghurt-making-and-cattle-keeping.a3488283.activity-details) | | With kids | [Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour](/things-to-do/the-ultimate-private-veliko-tarnovo-walking-tour.a1202132.activity-details)[Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest](/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-bulgaria-from-bucharest.a450590.activity-details)[Admission Ticket to Museum of Illusions in Veliko Turnovo](/things-to-do/admission-ticket-to-museum-of-illusions-in-veliko-turnovo.a5062585.activity-details)[Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup](/things-to-do/veliko-tarnovo-and-arbanasi-day-tour-from-sofia-with-pickup.a44822640.activity-details)[Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest](/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-bulgaria-and-veliko-tarnovo-from-bucharest.a2069956.activity-details) | ## What to do in Veliko Tarnovo --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.co.uk/Tsarevets-Fortress-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097872.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 do some window-shopping at Samovodska Charshia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samovodska-Charshia-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635939577807.Attraction) #### Veliko Tarnovo University Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Veliko Tarnovo University during your travels in Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo-University-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097878.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.co.uk/SS-Forty-Martyrs-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097876.Attraction) #### Transfiguration Monastery Find out about the history of Veliko Tarnovo with a stop at Transfiguration Monastery. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Transfiguration-Monastery-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635975635253.Attraction) #### Nicopolis ad Istrum 4/5(1 review) You can learn about the history of Veliko Tarnovo with a stop at Nicopolis ad Istrum. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nicopolis-Ad-Istrum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502726.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.co.uk/Sveti-Kiril-Metodii-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621533038936.Attraction) #### Sarafkina Kâshta You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sarafkina Kâshta in Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarafkina-Kashta-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621533038934.Attraction) #### Veliko Târnovo Archaeological Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Veliko Târnovo Archaeological Museum during your travels in Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo-Archaeological-Museum-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248621532502732.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 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Though Veliko Tarnovo Center may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samovodska Charshia and Asen's Monument. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo-Veliko-Tarnovo-Center.dx553248635974577909) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 Tanya Vitkova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4de9fba121d4516456cc576013856967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sevlievo ![Photo by Krizova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34ea0afca868cb017ef96c4e6217dd51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tryavna ![Dragijevo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dragijevo ![Photo by Tanya Vitkova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6e0ec2f3766e4b3206b5e686aa26fe94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pavlikeni ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Veliko Tarnovo worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Veliko Tarnovo? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Veliko Tarnovo? 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