Municipality of Gabrovo

Gabrovo Clock Tower

Gabrovo Church

Aprilov Hing Schools

Racho Kovacha Monument

Etar Craffts Village

Sokolski Monastery

Bozhentsi Village

Highlights of Gabrovo and Surroundings

Highlights

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Georgi B.

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Gabrovo

English

6 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Georgi B.)

Up to 3 people

Discover Gabrovo on a private guided tour combining history, culture, crafts, and mountain scenery. Explore the city center and its landmarks, then visit the Etar Ethnographic Open-Air Museum and peaceful Sokolski Monastery. Continue to Bozhentsi, a beautifully preserved Revival-era village with cobbled lanes and traditional stone-and-wood houses, before returning to your hotel in Gabrovo.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pick up from any hotel or address in Gabrovo

09:10 PM

Walking Tour of Gabrovo

Walk along the pedestrian street and discover Gabrovo’s Clock Tower, the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Aprilov National High School, Municipality Square, the Theatre, and the famous Racho Kovacha monument. Along the way, learn about Gabrovo’s history, traditions, humor, and important role during Bulgaria’s National Revival.

11:00 AM

Etar Ethnographic Complex

Open-Air Museum, a living showcase of traditional Bulgarian crafts and architecture. Explore restored workshops, water-powered mills, and 19th-century houses while discovering how craftspeople worked and lived in the past.

Free time for lunch/shopping.

02:10 PM

Sokolski Monastery

Visit the peaceful Sokolski Monastery, beautifully situated in the Balkan Mountains. Admire its church, famous white-and-blue interior, and impressive stone fountain.

03:40 PM

Bozhentsi Village - Architectural Reserve

Stroll through Bozhentsi’s cobbled lanes and admire its beautifully preserved Revival-era stone-and-wood houses, historic buildings, and peaceful mountain atmosphere.

Ending Point

Return to your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Pick up from any hotel or address in Gabrovo

Professional English-speaking guide-driver

Transport with a comfortable car (Mercedes E-class)

Fuel and Parking fees

What‘s not included

Entrance Tickets (10 euro per person)

Food and Drinks

Tips

Tour Important Information

Wear comfortable shoes and your smile!

Important message from the supplier

If you would like a multi-day customized tour, feel free to contact me and we will prepare the itinerary based on your interests.

My car is comfortable for up to 3 persons but I can hire a van if you are a bigger group, just ask.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Georgi B.

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About Tour Guide Georgi B.

Hi and welcome to Bulgaria!

I’m a professional English-speaking local guide based in Veliko Tarnovo, offering private tours, day trips, and tailor-made journeys throughout Bulgaria.

I specialize in creating engaging, well-paced experiences for individual travelers and small groups, focusing on authentic stories, local culture, and hidden gems beyond the usual tourist routes.

I studied at an English Language School and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and a Master’s in International Tourism from the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Combined with several years of hands-on guiding experience, this allows me to create informative, relaxed, and memorable experiences adapted to each traveler.

I look forward to showing you Bulgaria!