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The Plovdiv day trips from Sofia: Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city, its Roman theater still staging opera and the old town’s painted merchant houses. Two hours each way and the theater alone repays them.
Discover Plovdiv's ancient Roman sites, charming old town, and lively atmosphere on this full-day guided tour from Sofia, perfect for history lovers and culture seekers.
Most Popular“Simply wonderful! An amazing place to visit, and the tour guide was very kind and shared fascinating historical facts.”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights on a full-day trip from Sofia visiting the stunning Rila Monastery and the historic city of Plovdiv with expert guides and flexible pacing.
“My wife and I really enjoyed the trip And Bobby, the guide, was excelent! We recommend it.”
Discover Bulgaria’s charm on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress, combining history, culture, and stunning views for a memorable day.
“Amazing tour with a local, passionate guide who made the experience even better. Definitely worth it and 100% recommended. Thanks for everything!”
Discover Plovdiv’s ancient charm on this full-day shuttle tour from Sofia, featuring iconic sights, free time, and expert guides for a memorable day.
“They changed the time of departure do may times it was annoying They text urgent msg to be at 8:30am And it supose to be 9 AM.. But we finally left after9... Bus had old AC it wasnt comfortable Plovdiv was amazing (good we walked…”
Discover Bulgaria's history and landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery.
“Ilian was our guide and driver. The day trip for me did not disappoint. Plovdiv is well worth doing as you are walking through the city seeing the many layers of history as you go along. I really liked the feel of the place. Well…”
Explore Bulgaria’s historic towns of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa on this full-day tour from Sofia, featuring rich architecture, guided stories, and local charm.
“The trip is a must when staying in sofia The guide "Martin" was very helpful, answering lots of questions, giving some advice to what to do on free time. The ride was long but worth it, the bus had cables to charge, wifi but a…”
Discover Plovdiv’s ancient streets, Roman ruins, and vibrant culture on this full-day guided tour from Sofia, offering history, stunning views, and good value.
“It was a smooth ride to Plovdiv. Our guide Kamen was nice and managed everything so we could make it back on time for my flight. We had a nice walk through Plovdiv with some insights from Kamen. Thanks!”
Discover Bulgaria’s history and charm on an 11-hour full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Plovdiv’s ancient ruins and Koprivshtitsa’s mountain village scenery.
“We had Marinna as our tour guide. She was super nice, knowledgeable. very approachable, and easy to understand. She managed the group of 40 people superbly. It was a packed day, but she always had a smile. Very much appreciated.”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights in a small-group day tour from Sofia, visiting Plovdiv’s historic old town, Asen’s Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery for a rich cultural experience.
“So much to see in Plovdiv it was good to have an experienced person help pull it all together. Wish we had a little more time to explore certain parts and while the recommendation for lunch was perfect from a culinary perspective it did not…”
Explore Bulgaria’s highlights in one day with this guided tour from Sofia, visiting Plovdiv’s historic old town and the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery.
“From the description "Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and historic city of Plovdiv with your guide, benefiting from their undivided attention and cultural insights for a more personalized sightseeing experience." There's plenty of driving as Plovdiv and Rila are in different directions from Sofia, so…”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv—stunning scenery, flexible exploration, and great value for money.
“Very nice trip. Rila and Plowdiv was a great combination. Excellent for people who want to get the most out of it in a short period of time. Semi guided so you'll get driven to the places but you still can explore them yourself. Our…”
Discover ancient Plovdiv with a guided day trip from Sofia, featuring an audio guide, Roman ruins, and free pick-up. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers.
“Great tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide Maria! I strongly recommend it :-)”
Discover the highlights of Bulgaria with this full-day guided tour from Sofia, exploring Plovdiv's Old Town, Roman ruins, and Asens Fortress for authentic cultural insights.
“Fantastic day trip, beautiful old town. Ivan was a wonderful guide, answering all our questions and giving the perfect balance of guided tour and free time to explore.”
Discover Bulgaria's treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery, featuring Roman ruins, ancient churches, and local charm.
“El guía, Vladimir, excepcional, con un español perfecto, atento y amable.”
Discover Plovdiv on a private day trip from Sofia. Enjoy expert guides, Wi-Fi-equipped transport, and ample free time to explore this ancient Bulgarian city.
“My wife and I, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, spent this summer visiting the beautiful Balkan countries, checking off a significant item from our bucket list. Our final destination was Sofia, Bulgaria, where we embarked on a day tour to the ancient town of Plovdiv.…”
Golden domes downtown and seven glacial lakes up the mountain.