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15 Best Plovdiv Day Trips from Sofia

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.

1.From Sofia: Plovdiv Day Tour

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★ 4.7

“Exploring Plovdiv with Liubomir was nothing short of delightful. From the very first moment, his calm and friendly presence set the tone for a relaxed and enriching journey. The tour was thoughtfully paced, allowing each of us to truly feel like we were walking to…”

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2.From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

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.

★ 4.8

“It was great, it would be nice to be able to spend more time in the monastery but I understand that it's already a 6h trip. But it was really nice”

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3.From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress

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.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide was spectacular! Very knowledgeable about the area and history of Bulgaria. Fun and informative excursion. You really get your moneys worth with this activity! Was easy to find pick up point and transport vehicles was comfy and was air conditioned”

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4.Plovdiv- Shuttle Day Tour from Sofia

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.

★ 4.5

“Very informative tour! Sonya was very kind and knowledgable as she is a Plodviv local. We had a great time walking around the city, getting the best views, and having free time to explore.”

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5.From Sofia: Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

Discover Bulgaria's history and landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery.

★ 4.8

“Laura, our tour guide was excellent both as a guide and as a driver. She gave us good information about each place, ample time to see the monuments and accommodated the break requests. We asked her to drop at a different location and she even…”

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6.From Sofia: Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa 11-hour Day Tour

Explore Bulgaria’s historic towns of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa on this full-day tour from Sofia, featuring rich architecture, guided stories, and local charm.

★ 4.6

“I’ve done the Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa tour three times with different friends, and this last one (on 01.06.2025) was by far the best! Our guide, Maria Maneva, was absolutely fantastic her energy, deep knowledge, and the way she led the tour made the experience truly…”

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7.Plovdiv Full Day Tour from Sofia

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.

★ 4.5

“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!”

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8.Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa 11-hour Full-Day Trip from Sofia

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.

★ 4.5

“Plovdiv, the oldest city in Europe, was amazing. The theatre was incredible, the weather fantastic and the whole atmospheric really enjoyable. Koprivshtitsa was not as nice to us as Plovdiv - because it was raining - but the history is important and at the end,…”

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9.Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

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.

★ 5.0

“Daniel the tour guide was very good, very knowledgeable and informative. We like the small group ( total of 3). Thank you soo much!!!”

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11.From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip

Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv—stunning scenery, flexible exploration, and great value for money.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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15.Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia

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.

★ 4.5

“Plovdiv is a fascinating place and Poli is an excellent guide (and driver). The tour duration was just about perfect. Poli did a good job helping us manage the heat on the hills of Plovdiv.”

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More Plovdiv Day Trips from Sofia

5.0Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup9 to 10 hours (approx.)$94.82 5.0Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+11 to 2 hours (approx.)$114.02 4.5Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia$148.23 4.5Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting10 hours (approx.)$174.22 5.0From Sofia: Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer1 day$67 4.9From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Self-Guided Trip13 hours$104 4.5Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress$207.70 4.5Full day tour to Plovdiv with lunch$172.09 5.0Private Tour from Sofia to Plovdiv$149.81 4.8Plovdiv and Bachkovo: Private Full-Day Tour from Sofia9 hours$206 4.0Plovdiv full-day tour in Italian$34.39 4.7From Plovdiv to Sofia: Koprivshtitsa half-day tour5 hours$17 4.5Adventure Tour to Plovdiv and Rhodope Mountain$113.49 5.0Private transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv or vice versa$157.06 5.0One Day Tour from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv$173.47 4.5Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia$167.68 5.0Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Sofia with Pickup$63.62 5.0Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery9 hours (approx.)$207.01 5.0Sofia: Small Group to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery$80.29 5.0From Sofia: Day Tour of Plovdiv with Roman Theater Ticket8 hours$164 5.0Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen’s fortress8 to 10 hours (approx.)$164.50 5.0Plovdiv Morning Half Day tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$57.96 5.0The Oldest European City Plovdiv with Audio guide$52.09 5.0Plovdiv-History and Craft beer Small Group Tour$104.18

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