Faith and Glory: A Spiritual Journey through Veliko Tarnovo
Overview
Step into the spiritual heart of Veliko Tarnovo on this inspiring walking tour through the city's most remarkable Orthodox churches.
Discover sacred sites from the Bulgarian National Revival and the Middle Ages, hear stories of saints, kings, and empires, and admire hidden corners of the Old Town known only to locals. This tour is perfect for those interested in Orthodox heritage, Bulgarian history, or simply seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience of Tarnovgrad.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Public transportation
- A small souvenir to remember the experience.
- Guided walking tour along the full route.
- Meals
- Visiting sites that require an entrance fee is entirely optional. Tickets are purchased separately and only if guests express interest in entering.
- Entrance fee for St. Forty Martyrs Church – €7.50 per person
- Entrance fee for St. Peter and Paul Church – €5.00 per person
- Private transportation
- Any personal expenses.
Meeting Location
Veliko Tarnovo Center
ulitsa "Tsar Todor Svetoslav", 5000 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
ploshtad "Mayka Bulgaria"
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saints Kiril and Metodiy
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
g.k. Varusha - north
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Nikolay Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ethnographic Complex "Samovodska Charshiya"
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Revival and Constituent Assembly (Pass By)
Nativity of Mary Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
площад „Цар Асен I-ви“
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holy Forty Martyrs Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vladishki bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Saint Demetrius of Salonica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Peter and Paul
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Mary
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- High heels, slippers, and flip-flops are not allowed! If you're wearing summer clothing with straps or an open back, it's recommended to bring a scarf or light shirt to cover up, in order to meet the modest dress code required for entering Orthodox churches.
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Activity code: C-5590956P1
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