Discover the charms of Plovdiv's old town on a tour from Sofia. Discover architectural treasures that make this city such a popular destination.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Optional audio guide: Spanish, Italian

Highlights

Take a guided tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv where art, culture, and history collide into an unforgettable experience
maximize your time in Plovdiv and learn about its major sights
Enjoy the artistic and laid-back atmosphere of the colorful Plovdiv
Hear the history behind a range of ancient sights and modern attractions

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This full-day trip begins with a 2-hour drive from Sofia to Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest towns. On a guided walking tour, discover the history and culture of this 8,000-year old city that was settled by Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Bulgarian civilizations. See the sights of the old town, including museums, historical monuments and revival period houses lining the cobbled streets. Explore the Ethnographical Museum and the impressive Roman Theater. An English-speaking guide will accompany the group throughout the day and will point out the most interesting architectural and cultural treasures of the region and provide commentary on modern life in Bulgaria.

Includes

Transportation by modern, air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Meals and drinks
Entrance fees
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

At the rear of Alexander Nevski Cathedral, directly in front of the restaurant La Cattedrale

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Know before you go

The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for the cobbled streets of Plovdiv's old town.
Audio guide in Spanish and Italian is 5 Euro per person. The tour in Spanish is every Friday at 5 Euro per person.
Hotel pick up available at the price of €5 per group (must be requested in advance).
Hotel drop-off is available at the price of €5 per group (must be requested in advance).

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 57 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Our guide was Martin - very energetic and entertaining young man. It is a two hour ride from Sofia and he prepaired videos about Bulgaria to show us on the way. Most of the people in our group were elderly and Martin was very polite and patient. The town of Plovdiv itself very pretty but for me it was a little bit not enough sightseengs. There are lot of craft shops were you can buy different stuff, so take the money. The entrance fee to the Roman theater is 5 lev. And you need to have comfortable shoes because the old town is all paved with big stones

September 13, 2019

An great day out

The small-group tour was ideal for exploring Plovdiv. The journey time of 2 hours each way was not too strenuous. We had an excellent guided tour for 2 hours when we got there and free time of 90 minutes to have lunch and browse around the shops. Here is the link to my blog about the trip http://gotthefridgemagnet.com/2019/05/23/plovdiv-european-capital-of-culture-2019/

May 23, 2019

Delightful tour of Plovdiv

Our guide provided a good but condensed history of the country (after all, it's at least 7,000 years old) before we arrived at Plovdiv, then he led us to key features of the city. Unfortunately, the amphitheatre was closed in preparation for an event, but our guide persevered and made the day a great one.

May 18, 2019

Plovdiv: Full-Day Small Group Excursion from Sofia

Plovdiv: Full-Day Small Group Excursion from Sofia

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