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The 15 Best Varna Tours & Day Trips

44 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $22

The sea capital: Roman baths in the middle of town, the world’s oldest worked gold in the museum, and Golden Sands twenty minutes north. These 15 split between city walks and days out along the coast.

Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch - Roman Baths of Odessos: free admission, no ticket stress
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Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch

Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea - Stop 1, Fortress Ovech above Provadia, with a short hike
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Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours – country & sea

3.Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours – country & sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Cycle Varna’s Black Sea region with bikes, water, and a private group, stopping at Fortress Ovech, Shabla Lighthouse, and Suvorovo.

“Deyan was a responsive host and very accommodating to the things we wanted to do. He was a great guide , providing interesting and useful information. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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Varna: Guided VIP Tour - The morning in Varna: old church stop and a Roman Baths pass
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Varna: Guided VIP Tour

4.Guided VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

A 7-hour VIP day from Varna with a licensed German guide, Stone Forest myths, mosaic stops, rakia tasting, and a home cooked musaka lunch.

“de gids was uitstekend, vertelde veel interessante dingen. de punten waar gestopt werd, waren de moeite waard. vooral het bezoek aan een Bulgaars. huis en de lunch daar waren zeer geslaagd. een aanrader voor iedereen die de omgeving van Varna wil verkennen.”

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Nessebar: Guided City Tour - Pickup and the drive, why timing matters
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Nessebar: Guided City Tour

5.Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Guided Nessebar day tour from Varna, UNESCO old town walking, St. Stephen’s Church, bay views, plus time to drink and shop.

“Nous avons adoré notre excursion à Nessebar. Le véhicule était confortable et notre guide Philippe était super super. Nous recommandons fortement ce tour si vous désirez visiter Nessebar à partir de Varna. Merci encore!”

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Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast - The pickup setup that keeps the day easy in real life
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Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Private Northern Black Sea day from Varna with Aladzha monastery, Balchik gardens, Kaliakra cliffs, Tyulenovo rocks, and Shabla lighthouse.

“What a fantastic experience. Strahil provided unique access to some beautiful places and history of the region. He is very knowledgeable and shared lots of stories. Had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone interested in the history and beauty of this part of the country.”

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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks - Boarding Samba or Dionis: what a small group changes
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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

8.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Black Sea yacht picnic from Balchik with lunch, wine and beer, sea swims, and passes by Balchik Palace and Botanical Gardens.

“Absolutely enjoyable! The boat the staff, the food and the drinks. We are very satisfied and we enjoyed it at the max with our friends. Would recommend to everyone in the area.”

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Balchik: 4-Hour Black Sea Cruise With Lunch and Drinks - On deck on the Black Sea, views plus swim time
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Balchik: 4-Hour Black Sea Cruise With Lunch and Drinks

9.Balchik: 4-Hour Black Sea Cruise With Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

4-hour Balchik Black Sea cruise with onboard drinks, barbecue lunch, and free time to swim along Bulgaria’s coast.

“Really enjoyable and worthwhile its money. Friendly crew and plenty of time to enjoy the nice view and jump into the sea. The food was great! We did 5 of these kind of boat trips the last 2 years everywhere in Europe and this was by far the best!”

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Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket - The museum building is part of the experience
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Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

10.Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Self-guided visit to Varna Archaeological Museum with a pre-booked ticket. See tombstones, tools, and jewelry from 2 to 3 hours.

“We had tickets for September 6 which was Bulgarian National Holiday and all museums were closed for 3 days so did not get to enter the Museum. Please refund our ticket price.”

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Superb Jeep Safari from Sunny beach, Nessebar, St. Vlas & Pomorie - Pickup, mobile ticket, and a private group you can actually steer
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Superb Jeep Safari from Sunny beach, Nessebar, St. Vlas & Pomorie

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Varna: Create Your Own Bracelet with Live Glassblowing Demo

12.Create Your Own Bracelet with Live Glassblowing Demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Create a Varna glass bead bracelet with a live glassblowing demo and a drink, guided step by step in 90 minutes.

“The vibes, the energy and the communication was great. The family are very welcoming, and made us feel very comfortable. The jewellery was unique and prices were very reasonable. Polly and her dad were super flexible and accommodating and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience - also a great chilled activity for a rainy day!”

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E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress - What You Get: Helmet, Glasses, Bonnet, and a Real Safety Brief
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E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress

13.E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Ride SUR-ON e-motorcycles off-road in Varna, then visit the Kara Peshtera rock monastery and Black Cave with an English guide.

“Since me and my son has ridden motorcycles before, we managed the ride well. The guide spoke good english and was helpful all the way and guided us through the event. Great nature to ride in!”

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Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour - Meeting Point in Varna Center Odesos and How the 4 Hours Unfold
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Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour

Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting - Starting Point That Puts You in the Right Neighborhood
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Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting

15.Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Private Varna walking tour plus guided Bulgarian wine tasting with a sommelier, food pairings, and e-guide, lasting 3 to 4 hours.

“We took the self-guided tour. We were really confused when we received the E-guide. To our opinion it was a guide downloaded from google. We also missed a small map which guided us to the diffrent points in the city. We had to create our own little map on the GPS to navigate us. A small map would be helpfull. The Six stops of food are also not present anymore. Due to Corona a lot of shops closed but this needed to be stated on the itinerary. We received all the food at our local winery but we were confused that the e-guide did not gave us this info. I…”

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