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Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best plovdiv tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
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.”
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.
“This was an amazing trip with a very knowledgeable guide. The scenery was breathtaking and Assen’s Fortress was the star of the show. Photos do not do justice to this piece of history you just have to see it for yourself. Thank you so much!”
Small-group Plovdiv Old Town walk with live English commentary, starting at Eastern Gate and ending near the Roman Stadium.
“Boris was very knowledgeable and engaging with everyone during the tour. I enjoyed the tour very much!”
Half-day tour from Plovdiv to Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery with hotel pickup, 360° views, and Orthodox frescoes.
“Kamen is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable with perfect English and a good driver as well. The visit is very memorable. Assen’s Fortress requires a bit of climbing”
Private Plovdiv day trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress with iconic churches, frescoes, and hilltop views in 3 hours.
“Great activity to cover half of the day in Plovdiv. Perfect to do in a day that you want to do any additional plan in the afternoon/evening, if you have a transfer or, just simply want to relax after it :) Bachkovo Monastery is really a wonder that you must visit, and Asen fortress is…”
Private Plovdiv-to-Sofia transfer with English-speaking drivers, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and phone pickup for smooth airport timing.
“We booked the transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv but also the return and our transfer from our Sofia hotel to the airport. The 3 trips were perfect. Drivers were on time; if anything ahead of time. The communication with the company was exceptionally good. Every concern was answered fast and clear. A reminder was sent…”
Electric off-road e-motorcycle ride from Plovdiv through Momina Skala, Markovo Reservoir, and Sveti Atanas for big Rhodope canyon views.
“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”
Private Kazanlak and Rose Valley tour from Plovdiv with rose museum, Thracian tomb replica, and Shipka church, in English.
“Had a great guide! Explained everything so well and was super friendly! The sights are beautiful. Also gave advise to see other things”
Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo Rhodope village cuisine, and Bachkovo Monastery in a small guided day trip from Plovdiv.
“Ivo is supremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of Bulgaria, giving us a great background to the trip. He drove us safely in the comfortable air conditioned vehicle. The ‘bridges’ are well worth the 2hr winding, scenic drive. Wear shoes with good grip as paths are steep & slippery in places. You…”
