Nessebar Old Town Walking Tour
Excursions & day trips

Nessebar Old Town Walking Tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 27 reviews
from
£21.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Discover historic Nessebar, a 3,200 year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Reveal the history of one of Europe's oldest towns and its 40 churches
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the labyrinthine old town of Nessebar
  • Enjoy free time to sightsee at your own pace
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Nessebar and its history
What to expect

Strolling through Nessebar is perhaps the most culturally enriching experience on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. This headland, known as the ‘Pearl of the Black Sea', is only slightly larger than the Vatican City yet has many more churches. Ivaylo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Nessebar is a living museum – there are monuments here that were built as far back as the 5th century. Due to its strategic location, the town has always been a busy merchant hub. This is why it was here, over 2,500 years ago, that money was invented and first used for trade.'

You'll begin with a guided walking tour of the old town, which is crammed onto a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Black Sea. Historians know that there's been a town here for 3,200 years, making it among Europe's oldest. There's so much history packed into the old town that Nessebar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relics from the second millennium BC, from classical antiquity and the Middle Ages have been unearthed. There's evidence here that reflects the architectural progress of the whole Balkan and East Mediterranean regions.

Winding streets and alleys fringed with characterful timber homes lead you to more than 40 churches dating back as far as Byzantine times. There's also some free time to explore the town on your own, soak up the scenery on a seaside stroll or browse for souvenirs.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 27 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Andy

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was outstanding. Even gave information for transport back if you wanted to travel back later than the bus

  • John

    From United Kingdom - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour was well organised and interesting.

  • Linda M

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Easy pace followed by free time to explore . The guide was very informative . Learned a lot about the history of Bulgaria and the city

  • RW

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    From start to finish our guide was very informative of the history of not just Nessebar but the surrounding area of Sunny beach. & further afield. I w ...

  • Sprinkleofmadness81

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent tour, Ivaljo was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable as well as funny too! Not only was he able to tell us interesting informa ...

  • Kg

    From United Kingdom - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Churches were great

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