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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“The whole tour arrangements are excellent! Especially our tour guider Todor, he is so calm patient and kind to look after us and constantly explaining everything to us regarding this gloriously city history 🙏🫶, very much touched. And the driver is also a very nice…”
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.
“Nice trip, guide was lovely and very friendly, very clear meeting point, van was comfortable. Great day out :)”
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.
“If you have a perfect tour guide then the trip goes perfect. He explain us everything . Thank you again Cheers From Cyprus”
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.
“This was great. They were on time, we had a nice tour and I just loved the city. I wish I could have stayed one night there, as I discovered Plovdiv is a very nice town.”
Discover Bulgaria's history and landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery.
“Had an awesome day tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery. Our guide, Adrian, was super friendly and shared loads of interesting facts along the way. Recommend this tour if you’re visiting!”
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.
“This is an average trip. The place has some interesting things but not an exciting town. There is lot of history spread around. Be prepared with comfortable shoes.”
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.
“Great day out. Worth exploring beyond the city to learn & enjoy. Guide & driver were good. Easy location for the meeting point in the morning even though it was still dark based on October season. Recommend if time is short to explore beyond the…”
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.
“Anna was an amazing guide and driver. It was lovely to see Plovdiv. I would recommend the tour to everyone.”
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.
“I would not recommend that one does this tour of both sites in one day. It is too much to cover as they are in different directions and you are on the road much of the time. We also had a small size vehicle for…”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv—stunning scenery, flexible exploration, and great value for money.
“The trip was great! We hit two sightseeing spots in one day. The driver and tour guide Philips were great. The time they gave us to look around was just right. I’d recommend it.”
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.
“The guide Maria was professional and very knowledgeable. She is obviously passionate about her job . I had an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable experience. She also had a thorough knowledge of Bulgarian history.”
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.
“An unexpected surprise. Scenic drive and a very personable guide.”
Discover Bulgaria's treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery, featuring Roman ruins, ancient churches, and local charm.
“The tour was only me so I had plenty of time get to know the locations and the guide. Georgi was fantastic. He answered my million questions and just seemed to enjoy the day with me. Highly recommend both locations!”
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.
“Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!”
Golden domes downtown and seven glacial lakes up the mountain.