During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the oldest existing settlements in the world. You will be able to feel the spirit of the seven hills, old town, longest pedestrian street in the European Union, Bohemian quarter The Trap ("Kapana") or try the local "bichene na aylyak" (traditional way of enjoying life here). Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque. You can enjoy life drinking coffee or beer in the Bohemian quarter Kapana, shopping in the main pedestrian street or walking in the city park.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman theatre, old mosque.
Main gate of the old town of Plovdiv, part of the town's inner fortifications, Hisar Kapia (literally from Turkish - "fortress gate") preserves traces from many epochs. Over the ancient walls, there are mediaeval and Ottoman layers. In the 19th century, local wealthy tradesmen built their beautiful houses directly over the old fortifications, creating the charming architectural ensemble you can see today.
Housed in the house of local tradesman Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, built in 1847, this is one of the most interesting ethnographic museums in Bulgaria. It preserves and presents the traditional culture of Plovdiv, the Thracian Lowland and the Rhodope Mountains.
One of the best-preserved Roman constructions in Bulgaria, the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis has been discovered by chance. Today it is a popular venue for different concerts and events.
The largest orthodox church in Plovdiv, built in the 19th century, it is also known as the Russian church due to its magnificent belfry with an inscription dedicated to the liberators of Bulgaria.
One of the most beautiful mosques in Bulgaria, Djumaya Mosque marks the ideal center of Plovdiv. It is one of the two active mosques in the town.
The remains of the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis can be seen in several archaeological complexes below the main pedestrian street of modern Plovdiv. This is a huge structure stretching for 250 meters, that once could house up to 30 000 spectators.
With its secession-style houses, the artistic neighborhood of Kapana is a beating heart of Plovdiv. Here you can find plenty of cafés, restaurants and small shops.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Day Tour to Plovdiv from Sofia lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $63 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 5–14 pay from $63, adults from $63. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is In front of Bohemia/ Gray Line Bulgaria`s office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 44 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Discover Balkans.
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Clean and comfortable vehicle, very informative tour and professional guide. Plovdiv was really a fantastic place, during free time the guide recommended me to visit a very good local restaurant and had the chance to try traditional Bulgarian food.
Dear, We want to thank you for the trust and your feedback. We always try to the best for our guests. Hope see you soon on some of the other tours.
导游非常友善和专业，行程安排非常合理，是一次完美的体验 The tour guide are very friendly and profession ,schedule is very reasonable.
Dear Wei, your feedback is highly appreciated! Our team is dedicated to provide the best possible service on our daily tours. I wish you all the best and will be happy to have you back here travelling on another tour with us.
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