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Tours/Sofia/City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group

City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group

Sofia7 hours
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
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City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group

At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Price from
$124 / person
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 16
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
campfirebg, ltd
Meeting point
We will meet at the main gate of the Cathedral

Description

What makes the trip unique is the authenticity of the places and the combination of a standard tour, experience and small group! Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the largest city with 2 millions inhabitants. Known as Serdica in antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. Today Sofia is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. The city tour will take 2.5 hours Then we head east, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Rila Mountains, Sredna Gora, the Rhodope Mountains and the Thracian Valley. Plovdiv is a town older than Athens and Rome- the sixth oldest city in the world. A tour of the historic quarter “the Old Town” will introduce you to millennia of history. The tour will take 2 hours. Lunch in local restaurant. Around 5pm we should be back in Sofia.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 16–80)
$124
Child (ages 7–15)
$69
Infant (ages 2–6)
Free

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $227.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group

Pickup included

Itinerary

Plovdiv
180 min

Plovdiv is on the 8th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans. Plovdiv contains 13 cultural layers.

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
Admission not included30 min

You will experience a cultural heritage more than 2000 years old!

Plovdiv Old Town
60 min

The old town of Plovdiv is an architectural reserve! You will see architecture typical of the Bulgarian Renaissance period. There are numerous museums recreating the atmosphere of the mid-20th century.

Small Basilica Of Philippopolis
Admission not included30 min

The basilica contains a unique Roman heritage of mosaics

Saint Sofia Church
Admission not included15 min

The oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. The name of sofia was given by the church.

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
20 min

Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume in the world.

Banya Bashi Mosque
Pass by

The mosque was designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1566. The most outstanding feature of the mosque is that it was actually built over natural thermal spas

The Rotunda Church of St George
15 min

The Church of St. George is the oldest surviving building in Sofia 4th centery. It is a red-brick domed rotunda room with a circular plan on a square base.

Ivan Vazov National Theater
10 min

One of the most beautiful buildings in Sofia in neoclassical style!

Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis
15 min

The only one Roman stadium in Bulgaria. Philippopolis(Plovdiv) was the capital of the Roman province of Thracia.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

We will meet you in fornt of the reception!

How it compares in Sofia

  • Starting price $124 is close to the typical $131 for tours of similar length in Sofia

Excurgo comparison of 608 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group take?

City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.

How much does City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group cost?

Prices start at $124 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $227. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.

How much does City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group cost for children?

Children aged 7–15 pay from $69, adults from $124. Infants go free.

Can I cancel City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will meet you in fornt of the reception! Pickup points include Gloria Palace Hotel.

What languages is City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

$124/ person
Duration7 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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