Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
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Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant destination offers a rich blend of history, culture, and charm. Stroll along one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, explore the beautifully preserved Revival-era Old Town, and marvel at the impressive Roman Theatre. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the city’s fascinating past to life during a 2-hour guided tour. Afterward, enjoy around 3 hours of free time to discover Plovdiv at your own pace—relax in a café, browse local shops, or wander its charming streets. Total duration: 8.5 to 10 hours A perfect day trip filled with culture, sights, and unforgettable experiences!
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The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 please be there at 08:15 am. The departure is at 08:30 am. Please be on time!
Discover Plovdiv- one of the oldest existing settlements in world! See the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. Plovdiv is about 2 hours’ drive from Sofia and is situated in the western part of the Thracian Valley. It is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC. It has preserved Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage from different epochs. In Plovdiv you will have about 2 hours guided walking tour in the heart of the town and you will learn lots of historical facts and legends while exploring its most interesting sightseeing places. After the guided tour you will have about 3 hours free time for lunch break and shopping. The approximate return in Sofia is between 5pm and 5:30 pm.
At the end of the tour, the van/bus returns to the same starting point, Vasil Levsky Monument - Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rough terrain- please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
- For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, anyone who appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that makes guides uncomfortable may be removed from the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
- The expected departure from Plovdiv to Sofia is 3:30 pm. The expected return in Sofia is at 5:20 - 6:00 pm.
- In rare cases, if fewer than 3 participants select the same guided language (English, Italian, or Spanish), the tour will be conducted with an audio guide or smart guide instead of a live guide. This will not affect the price or the overall tour itinerary as described in your reservation.
- Guides are not obligated to provide guided commentary while inside the bus. Explanations and guided tours typically take place at designated stops and attractions rather than during transit.
Reviews(368)
Our guide Iva was fluent in English and Spanish and was great at explaining the history of the area as we travelled to Plovdiv. We then split into English and Spanish speaking groups and another excellent guide Sonia led the small English group through the Old Town and to the impressive Roman amphitheatre, explaining everything as we went. After two hours of guided touring we had another couple of hours to enjoy lunch and explore Plovdiv more. A great experience, with cheerful and very competent guides.
Maria, the guide in Spanish, made the explanations very enjoyable and resolved all the questions we had. She also took into account the heat today and took us to shaded areas, which is appreciated. Other than that, everything has been perfect.
It's a very worthwhile place to visit - the old town is really pretty, nice just to walk around and soak it all in. There are loads of cafes and shops of course. Our tour guide in Plovdiv itself was Alex who did a good job of communicating his knowledge while being friendly and engaging; the guide from Sofia itself was the marvellously multilingual and engaging Eva (might not be the correct spelling)
This city holds the title of the oldest in Europe. It turns out that it is also the most beautiful in Bulgaria. This is not to be missed. This experience offers good value for money. I recommend taking the option with the guide. Certainly, this shortens the time you will spend in the city, but the places you will see are worth it.
It was a 1 day tour to Plovdiv from Sofia, comfortable bus with a good driver and an excellent guide Eva. She was also our English speaking guide for the walking tour in Plovdiv. Eva is very knowledgeable and speaks fluently multiple languages. Very good value for the money.
Great day out to Plovdiv. The bus pick-up was easy to find and the bus was there waiting on time. The bus was clean and with aircon (needed on a very hot day!) and the guide and driver were professional and welcoming. The guide onboard the bus gave lots of information during the drive. The guided tour in Plovdiv led by Marti gave a great introduction to Plovdiv old town with lots of information and photo opps and then a couple of hours free time in Plovdiv. On the drive back the onboard guide again giving information, restaurant recommendations etc. All-in-all a very good value and a great day tour.
Our tour guide gave us excellent information on our way to our destination. He was very knowledgeable about the area and if the history behind it. When we got to the city, we were divided into three groups by our language. We are off on adventure of the tour. He was very aware of the different levels of the speed of the people and waited for everyone to catch up before he started the talk. He knew a lot about the area of the history and the folklore. It was a wonderful tour. He was a great Guide and we enjoyed every minute of it. it was a definite full day and we got back on time full of wonder and enjoyment of the town.
If you’re visiting Sofia I would really recommend this trip. Plovdiv is a really interesting place and offers something different to Sofia. There’s the perfect balance of time between the guided tour (I had Martin who was great) and free time to explore, where you have more than enough time to sit down and grab a coffee, a beer, and a meal. Departure and arrival to and from Sofia really punctual as well in a spacious coach.
Great experience! Expert tour guide, very informative. Pablo gave some very interesting stories that went beyond just telling facts. Felt like exploring Plovdiv with a local friend!
A really good way to get a bit of the history and learn about and see the ancient sites and churches and understand more about what makes the area special
