Things to do in Varna, Varna Province: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

September 28, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Varna (Bulgarian: Варна, pronounced [ˈvarnɐ]) is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social and cultural centre for almost three millennia. Varna, historically known as Odessos, grew from a Thracian seaside settlement to a major seaport on the Black Sea.
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1. Private Cape Kaliakra & the Balchik Botanical Gardens from Varna

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Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white rocky cliffs. Partake in a wine tasting garden at Balchik Palace, where you can stroll through the Botanical Garden. Take stunning photos at the top 2 Bulgarian golf resorts. Travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle with your own guide at your own pace.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, All transportation by a private vehicle with hotel pick up and drop off, Professional local guide, Personalized E-guide with sights info for your convenience, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, lunch and insurance

Reviewed By atharyn7

All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.

2. Birdwatching and cultural heritage tour from Varna

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This is a one day guided tour that takes you to the west of Varna to explore a region with exceptional natural beauty, and which is also very rich in archaeological and historical monuments.The tour starts and ends in Varna, visiting the towns of Shumen and Provadia. The sites we visit include the Madara archaeological reserve- a UNESCO world heritage site, the Shumen Plateau Nature Park with Shumen fortressand the The Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument and the Ovech Fortress in Provadia. All of these sites are situated in picturesque surroundings, with exceptionally rich birdlife. Bird species that may be seen on this tour, depending on the season: Egyptian Vulture, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Black Stork, White Stork, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, European Roller, European Bee-eater, Black-headed Bunting, Sombre Tit.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, use of binoculars (on request)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees

Reviewed By Annette H

My husband and I took a 10-day birding tour in Romania with Dimiter Georgiev of Neophron. With just one other birder on the trip, the four of us traveled through the Dobrogea and up into the mountains in a comfortable SUV, which was able to handle rough tracks. We also spent 3 days birding by boat in the Danube Delta, moving past Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans, grebes, terns, and gulls. Even though it was mid-June, with migration over, and birds were almost finished raising their young, we saw 160+ species. The scenery is simply stunning. Accommodations were smaller, nicely-appointed hotels in quiet areas of towns. Each had a restaurant where we ate abundant breakfasts and dinners. Most of our rooms had a balcony overlooking the water or trees, very lovely for sitting to read or converse.

3. Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast

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This 1 day tour offers a customer oriented experience and features main points of interest along its itenerary. The tour is unique as travellers can choose what they would like to visit and can define the stops and activities themselves. The privacy of the tour is waranty for pleasant journey with no tight timeframes and schedules.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Mineral water still and sparkling

Exclusions: Museum entrance fees, tips, Lunch

Reviewed By Cezar_iordache

Highly recommend! Booked a transfer from the airport two days in advance. Kept in touch all the time for updates about my trip in this uncertain times. Fair prices. I didn't pay anything in advance, only when he picked me up. Will use again! Thanks, Strahil!

4. Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide

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Be fascinated by the best and expert guide in Varna to show you around the Black Sea capital of Bulgaria. All sights, all stories in a quick and interesting manner with a live discussion between you and the guide. All that from the comfort of your sofa. Flexible starting times and the most affordable virtual tour of Varna await you!

Inclusions: Personalized e-guide with all sights info & tips and tricks, Professional local virtual guide

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Reviewed By EKaterina1710

This tour is offered in two options - self-guided and privately-guided. We got a bit of both as we arranged that on spot. Both options are worth and priced differently. Varna is worth seeing and exploring.

5. Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour

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Be fascinated by the best and expert guide in Varna to show you around the place in hunt for Pokemons in unique surroundings in the sea capital of Bulgaria. All at your own pace and flexible starting time.

Inclusions: Professional Pokemon guide, Tips & tricks, Bottle of water and a sandvich, Hotel pick up and drop off, Personalized e-guide with all sights info & tips and tricks

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By atharyn7

All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.

6. One-day Birding Along the Northern Black Sea Coast

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This birding tour is intended for more or less experienced birders or nature enthusiasts. It will bring you to a region with great variety of birds throughout the year. • Key species of birds to be seen during the tour in spring and summer: all the European herons and egrets, Little Bittern, Ferruginous Duck, Whiskered Tern, Black Tern, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Red-footed Falcon, Collared Pratincole, Stone Curlew, Eagle Owl, Alpine Swift, Syrian Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Greater Short-toed Lark, Calandra Lark, Tawny Pipit, Isabelline Wheatear, Pied Wheatear, Paddyfield Warbler, Barred Warbler, Semi-collared Flycatcher,; • The numerous flocks of Red-breasted Goose are the focus of this tour in winter.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of binoculars (on request)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees

Reviewed By chocolateandwine

Minko was a fantastic guide. Great sense of humor, spoke excellent English, and man does this guy know his birds. Adjusted the pace and tour to fit my speed and preferences, and I would happily have him as a guide again anytime.

7. Dancing adventure - tour the unique folk dances of Bulgaria - 15 days

St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria U Tour - Journey with historical contour

Magnificent sceneries… fine sand beaches, sea and sun… beautiful mountains and pristine natural places… pure water… delicious food, remarkable wines and spirits… authentic native hospitality… beautiful folk dances, unique in rhythm and sound… lots of fun all the time… This is the tour! Bulgaria is World famous for its folklore and unmatched variety of folk dances. It is quite common on various occasions the Bulgarians to stand up and dance having fun, trying to give the best of themselves, instead of just sitting and watching for fun the dancers to perform. Be part of this adventure! Sure you can! Taaa – Taaa – Ta-ta… Yeehoo! :)

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

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8. Dancing adventure - tour the unique folk dances of Bulgaria - 12 days on FB

St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria U Tour - Journey with historical contour

Magnificent sceneries… fine sand beaches, sea and sun… beautiful mountains and pristine natural places… pure water… delicious food, remarkable wines and spirits… authentic native hospitality… beautiful folk dances, unique in rhythm and sound… lots of fun all the time… This is the tour! Bulgaria is World famous for its folklore and unmatched variety of folk dances. It is quite common on various occasions the Bulgarians to stand up and dance having fun, trying to give the best of themselves, instead of just sitting and watching for fun the dancers to perform. Be part of this adventure!

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Flight tickets, drinks, tips and personal expenses.

9. Bulgaria Round Trip Itinerary - 12 days, 11 overnights on FB

St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria U Tour - Journey with historical contour

During the tour you will see all the most significant historical and archaeological places, most UNESCO sites, present day big cities and small villages, monuments and traces from communist era. You will enjoy delicious traditional food and wine and discover the best kept secret in Europe - Bulgaria!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Flight tickets, drinks, tips and personal expences

10. Full Round Trip Itinerary 16 days 15 overnights on FB

St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria U Tour - Journey with historical contour

The tour is dynamic and full of activities. It gives an opportunity all the most significant historical, archaeological places, most UNESCO sites, natural landmarks, present day big cities and small villages, monuments and traces from communist era to be seen and touched. The tourists will enjoy delicious traditional food and wine and discover the best kept secret in Europe - Bulgaria!

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch

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