3
Plovdiv well worth visiting.
Martin was an excellent guide for the day. Very informative.Enjoyed Plovdiv very much and the Starisel Temple but not the Art Village. Would have preferred more time in Plovdiv instead.
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 205 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, EN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Traventuria
- Meeting point
- IMPORTANTThe meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please, be there 15 min. in advance! This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Description
Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and Koprivshtitsa - a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture. Explore all major attractions in the old town of Plovdiv with a professiona English-speaking guide and admire the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians. The route between Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa crosses rose valleys, charming villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain. Koprivshtitsa is unforgettable with its spectacular Bulgarian Renaissance mansions and filled with battles chronicles. Despite the long and intensive itinerary, there is free time planned for shopping, self-guided wandering and eating.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:58 AM, 7:59 AM, and 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $22
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $29
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 30 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vasil Levski Monument
08:00 departure time from theVasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
Plovdiv Old Town
10:00 - estimated arrival time in the Old town of Plovdiv and Start of the guided tour of the most popular historical and cultural sites of the town, plus free time for lunch included.
Plovdiv
12:00 - Approximate time for lunch and free time in Plovdiv after the guided walk.
Plovdiv
13:30 - Approximate departure time from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa.
Koprivshtitsa
15:00 - Approximate arrival time in Koprivshtitsa and start of the guided walking tour of the historic part of the town.
Koprivshtitsa
16:30 - Free time for shopping, when the guided tour concludes.
Koprivshtitsa
17:00 - Approximate departure time from Koprivshtitsa, heading back to Sofia
Vasil Levski Monument
19:00 - Estimated arrival time at the starting point of the tour *Please, kindly be informed that the program (depending on guide’s decision and based on the day of the week, weather conditions etc.) may be executed the other way around, starting from Koprivshtitsa! And that all starting and ending hours are approximate, depending on weather and traffic conditions. (Traventuria Team)
What's included
Included
Driver-guide in English
Audio-guide in different languages (if option selected)
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or car
Not included
Gratuities
Entrance fees (approx. 9 euros per person)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
205 reviews
How it compares in Sofia
- No. 15 by number of reviews among 605 tours in Sofia
- Starting price $22 is 83% below the typical $131 for tours of similar length in Sofia
Excurgo comparison of 605 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- If you select the option of the audio-guide in Spanish or Italian, you will have approx. 2 hours to visit the Old Town of Plovdiv at your own pace with the given device.
- In the summer months, the weather is very hot in Plovdiv. We recommend bringing sun screen, sun glasses and a hat with you on the tour.
- Only part of the seat capacity of our vehicles will be used.
- Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU). INTERNET required to download and use.
- The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
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 Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip take?
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:58 AM, 7:59 AM, and 8:00 AM.
How much does Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $29, adults from $22.
Does Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip sell out?
It can: 30 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please, be there 15 min. in advance! This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
Reviews(205)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3
Amazing tour!
We had a wonderful day sight seeing and learning a lot from our knowledgeable, sweet and gentle tour guide, Todor. With his special way of telling historical stories in a humorous and engaging manner, we found the long trip pass by in a blink! Thank you Todor, we appreciate you and your work!
F
We are extremely disappointed by...
We are extremely disappointed by this excursion. Aside from Plovdiv, which we had already visited, we were supposed to visit the village of Koprivshtitsa. We ended up visiting the Starosel temple and a ghost village of artists, with no cultural interest. What a disappointment.
H
Highly recommend
Very well organized tour with many stops allowing us to see many beautiful sites of Bulgaria. Our tour guide Slav, provided valuable historical and cultural information with great enthusiasm. The bus was clean and comfortable, with excellent driver. Thank you for the wonderful day.
H
Interesting visit to Plovdiv
Our guide, Antonio was excellent. Great knowledge of history. The guided tour parts were excellent. Plovdiv was really interesting and encompassed many periods of history. Really worth a visit. The free time after the tours was kind of short to do anything meaningful, especially in Plovdiv, where we needed to get something to eat. The drive to Koprivshtitsa was fairly long (2 hours) for the amount of time we spent there. Long day but a good day!
B
Plovdiv with Koprivshtitsa (colourful little town)
Our tour guide Antonio was very knowledgeable. He provided lot of insights. Plovdiv was amazing but I was very surprised by little town Koprivshtitsa. What a beauty! Colourful houses were treat for my eyes.
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Highly recommend
The second time, you are amazing, very satisfied with your methods, drivers, and all your staff.
A
Highly recommended
The guide was truly engaging. Everything was very pleasant!
V
Essential
The tour is very worthwhile. It is essential to see the Monastery and the Boyana Church. Special mention to the guide Pablo who gave us the explanations with professionalism and expertise. Very kind and attentive at all times to our needs.
4
5star
Thanks to Svet for guidance and infos
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