- Bulgarian lessons, Lioben Karvavelov (In the centre of town opposite the outdoor market), info@bulgarianlessons.eu. A small language school offering Bulgarian lessons by qualified tutors with PhDs who specialise in the teaching of Bulgarian as a second language. (updated Jan 2016)
- Free walking tour Veliko Tarnovo, ul. "Hristo Botev" 5 (Tourist Information Center), ☏ +359 88 719 9921. Every day at 11:00hr a free walking tour. No reservation needed, just show up. (updated Aug 2021)
- Cycling. The roads around Veliko Tarnovo are generally in good condition, making for pleasant (if sometimes rather hilly) cycling. A number of monasteries are close enough for cycling day trips. The closest and easiest is Preobruzhenie Monastery, approximately 5 km north-west of Veliko Tarnovo. It is also moderately easy to cycle to Arbanassi, although a few kilometres of climbing and high traffic may put off beginners.