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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“Maria is a very good guide. she knows what she talks about and she is very thoughtfull of evryone in the group. Definitly would do it again!”
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.
“Great value for money. A day very well spent. Philip, our guide, gave us very helpful hints, tips and knowledge. Highly recommended.”
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.
“Fortress was incredible. Plovdiv as a whole probably deserves more time, but if you are in Bulgaria for just a weekend like I was this trip is a perfect way to get out of Sofia and experience some more of the country! I would definitely…”
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.
“Plovdiv is a great historic place. We used almost the full day, and visit is quite well organized. On top of this, the guidance of María was great, very friendly and professional.”
Discover Bulgaria's history and landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery.
“It was a well paced and thought through tour. The guide Ilyan was friendly and went with our pace. There were 4 people in the group plus the guide. We got picked up from and dropped off back to the hotel which was a huge…”
Explore Bulgaria’s historic towns of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa on this full-day tour from Sofia, featuring rich architecture, guided stories, and local charm.
“Overall very great organization, very detailed instructions and information provided before the trips. I felt confident that I'll find the location and bus easy, they start at Nevsky Cathedral but upon return they offer 2 more drop-off points (Mosque and Budapest Hotel) which was very…”
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.
“Beautiful town and amazing tour guide. We had four different tours during our stay in Sofia. This one was the best organized, most interesting visually and informatively. Guide Dafina is the best by knowledge and personality. Thanks a lot!!”
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.
“The draw back is there is hardly any time in the city to see anything or have a nice lunch we got 50 minutes”
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.
“This trip was awesome, perhaps even a must! Both of the places were special and unique and added a lot to our time in Sofia. If you like Monastery's, the Rila UNESCO Monastery is a must! It doesn't seem so easy to get to, either,…”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv—stunning scenery, flexible exploration, and great value for money.
“What a fantastic day! One of the most professional tour operators I have ever used. We were contacted in advance with all useful information and to prepare for the early start. Philip was a superb guide and not overly intrusive. I particularly liked that a…”
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.
“We really enjoyed our trip to Plovdiv. Our tour guide was lovely, and very informative. As well as the history, he showed us where to take the best photos.”
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.
“By my personal taste Plovdiv itself is not so worth to visit, maybe just to have a walk in it. I had to be really bored but the guide was amazing and put a lot of passion in it and the fellow travelers I met…”
Discover Bulgaria's treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery, featuring Roman ruins, ancient churches, and local charm.
“Great guide George!”
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.