The tour starts with a visit of the ancient city of Plovdiv, which several peoples have inhabited, leaving unique traces of their cultures. The next stop will be Bachkovo monastery, the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria.The tour includes a hotel pickup and drop-off.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $287.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Second biggest city in Bulgaria
One of the most important orthodox monuments in Bulgaria
One of the world's best-preserved ancient theaters
pick up from any address in Sofia
Excurgo comparison of 602 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $143 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 $287. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 3–9 pay from $23, adults from $143. Infants go free.
It can: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. pick up from any address in Sofia Pickup points include Hotel Latinka, Aparthotel Bon Bon.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
I am sure the tour would be great. The tour ad went from 'likely to sell out' and late the night before I received a notice that the trip was cancelled. So I never got to Plovidv or Bachkovo. Disappointed part of my trip to Bulgaria.
we went with Mariya to the monastery and then to the city - excellent decision to avoid the morning mist in Plovdiv. The guide gave a good history and geology of the region. we enjoyed the trip and highly recommend the trip.
This City is full of history, and Character, the amazing Amphitheatre with the views that are breathtaking, you must visit this incredible place when you are in Bulgaria
<p>Outstanding guide. She was also our guide the following day inMacadonia. Plovdiv sould not be missed Lots oh cobble stones and hills.</p>
<p>We had a very knowledgeable guide named Todor. Highly recommended.</p>
<p>This tour was awful. Tour guide was good driver but awful tour guide. No knowledge of even basic facts. I could have given the tour<br/> and I had never been there. No explanations, no direction, had to get someone to tell her what basic monuments were to explain<br/> it to uspoor elementary explanations - this is the clock tower, I had never noticed it before. would not recommend, get another<br/> tour company. Just awful!</p>
<p>Fantastic experience. Beautiful city and monastery, great guide. A must do for everyone visiting this region.</p>
<p>Our day trip to Plovdiv was a big success. The guide, Todor, was very knowledgeable as he led us through the old city of Tremontium visiting several Roman sites. He also accommodated variations on the itinerary such as adding a tour of the Ethnographic museum. He took us to a good restaurant and, after lunch, on a comprehensive tour of Bachkovo Monastery. There he regaled us with an in-depth history of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and showing us some beautiful frescoes and mosaics - some of which were not open to the public. Overall, my son and I really enjoyed the experience and we learned a lot. Thank you Todor and Viator!<br/> Charles</p>
<p>Very interesting - learned a lot about Bulgaria and its significant role in the Byzantine Empire. Lots of walking - be sure you have good walking shoes. Roman ruins very interesting - the theater made it all worthwhile. The monastery was OK, the Rila Monastery was a better choice.</p>
<p>The guide was native greek speaking! He was great driver and very informative the whole day! It was an excellent guide and highly recommended. Thank you to the travel agency for the organization !</p>
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia | 9 hours | 4.5 (15) | $143 | |
 Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery | 9 hours | 4.8 (182) | $86 | View |
 Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup | 9–10 hours | 5.0 (27) | $95 | View |
 Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery & Roman Heritage: Day Tour from Sofia | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (5) | $102 | View |
 Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day | 10–11 hours | 4.4 (87) | $114 | View |
 Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour | 8 hours | 4.6 (1,164) | $23 | View |
 From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave | 8 hours | 4.6 (1,011) | $23 | View |