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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 tour was fantastic. Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa was more beautiful than expected. The weather was perfect most of the day and Simeon Sokolov seemed to be a very knowledgeable guide. I booked a self guided tour so I had few contacts with him but when…”
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.
“I really appreciated the day spent with Bobby, our tour leader, visiting all these special places. It was the perfect combination of what you can find in Bulgaria: the spiritual side (Rila), the historical side (Bansko old town), the green side (Bears sanctuary). For me…”
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.
“It was a great day spent with the guide. The package was great value for money.”
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 an amazing city and it was a great tour. The tour guide was very informative and seemed okay but I was on crutches as I had a knee injury and he didn’t really wait for me when moving from one site to the…”
Discover Bulgaria's history and landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery.
“Theadore was a brilliant guide. He was a great speaker and had a wonderful vocabulary. His knowledge of history, both Bulgarian and the surrounding countries and regions is phenomenal. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Theadore and our day in Plovdiv.…”
Explore Bulgaria’s historic towns of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa on this full-day tour from Sofia, featuring rich architecture, guided stories, and local charm.
“Excelent, Our guide was a very good one, very kind and he knows and explain very good. Also was a great driver. Thank you”
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.
“The tour is amazing and organized Plovdiv is a picturesque city. Our tour guide Dafina know a lot about Plovdiv. She told us amazing stories. Kudos also for our driver in this tour. We arrived earlier as I expected. I totally recommend this trip.”
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 tour guide Martin was very engaging and fun, and took us on a detailed guided tour through both Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, providing lots of useful information. Driver was on time and safe. Plovdiv is stunning, with a great vibe and Roman ruins, and definitely…”
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.
“This is an ideal one day trip from Sofia. Plovdiv was home to some of the earliest settlements in Europe. There are a lot of interesting sights in the city, including some Roman ruins. On one of the ruins, you can get a panoramic view…”
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.
“Both tours were great, just one thing about the toilets in the monastery- NO toilet papers. Amazing monastery church though NO electricity @ the time of visit so it was very dark!”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv—stunning scenery, flexible exploration, and great value for money.
“I highly recommend this day trip, it was a great experience! Rila Monastery is a real gem, 100% worth visiting. Plovdiv is beautiful and colourful, personally I liked it more than Sofia. The trip itinerary was perfect with sufficient time to explore both places. Huge…”
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.
“Philip was our guide for this tour and was excellent. He provided us with detailed information with a sense of humor. Plovdiv was excellent; we enjoyed going through the old town with its history and then walking through the new town. Asen's Fortress is highly…”
Discover Bulgaria's treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery, featuring Roman ruins, ancient churches, and local charm.
“Excepcional el guía Filip!!!.. una persona muy profesional, amable y totalmente entregada en su trabajo , un 10!!!. , con relación al precio y lo que se ofrece , mal, gua en español y audio guía en español , no ha sido así, y el…”
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.
“We had a great day in Plovdiv. Our driver/guide was excellent. He gave an informative introduction to the city & its history exactly to our request. With this information we then enjoyed free time exploring at our leisure. His driving was excellent. A beautiful city…”
Golden domes downtown and seven glacial lakes up the mountain.