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Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best plovdiv day trips in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A practical 8.5-hour day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv with Roman ruins, Revival houses, and guided walking plus free time for lunch.
“The worth travel ever....didnt like the guide at all..he was not good with behavour....in the bus was so hot, that one of the passangers need help”
Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a small group, guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sights, and real free time to wander.
“The tour is amazing and organized Plovdiv is a picturesque city. Our tour guide Dafina know a lot about Plovdiv. She told us amazing stories. Kudos also for our driver in this tour. We arrived earlier as I expected. I totally recommend this trip.”
Full-day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa with guided old towns, Roman ruins, and liberation history in an air-conditioned ride.
“Great day out, small number on tour, excellent guide Dafini, great resturant recommendations. Long day but worth it!”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv’s Roman sites, Asen’s Fortress views, and Bachkovo Monastery, with hotel pickup and a pro guide.
“lovely arrangement. Knowledgeable and friendly team guide. The time arrangement is also very reasonable.”
Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town and Rila Monastery with hotel transfer, Wi‑Fi in the car, and free entry tickets.
“I would not recommend that one does this tour of both sites in one day. It is too much to cover as they are in different directions and you are on the road much of the time. We also had a small size vehicle for 5 pax which made it very tiring. At Rila Monastery…”
A private English walking tour of Plovdiv’s old and new sides, with a certified local guide, 13 stops, and a value-focused pace.
“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”
Sofia day trip to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv by A/C minibus: dress code, smart self-guided time, and a relaxed return.
“Top tour really enjoyed it, perfectly organized and our guide Philip was super helpful and informative eventhogh it's not guided tour but definitely every thing were clear and well organized, highly recommended”
Small-group full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town and Asen’s Fortress, with Roman sites, views, and VR.
“Fantastic day trip, beautiful old town. Ivan was a wonderful guide, answering all our questions and giving the perfect balance of guided tour and free time to explore.”
Taste Bulgarian classics on a small-group 3-hour food walk in Plovdiv, with market bites, pastry stops, and culture tips in English.
“Guides were engaging, interesting, and shared a lot about Bulgarian culture, history, and food. We had a great variety of really delicious food, learned a lot, and had a great time. Highly recommend!”
Rhodope day trip from Plovdiv: Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with pickup, a guide, and free stops.
“Great tour, made exceptional by our guide Christian. Christian was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the tour content, he answered hundreds of questions thrown at him on the day, and he was friendly and a joy to be around. The tour itself is also worth it and I’d recommend to anyone, being able to see…”
