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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.
“Our tour guide Ilya was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave us excellent insights on Plovdiv. The food along all of the stops was fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Plovdiv!”
Rhodope day trip from Plovdiv: Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with pickup, a guide, and free stops.
“The trip was wonderful. I had a careful and competent guide. The duration of the trip is above the estimated one, ie the trip lasts 8-9 hours. This is because of bad roads. Everything I saw was very beautiful. The trip deserves to be done”
Small-group Plovdiv Old Town walk with live English commentary, starting at Eastern Gate and ending near the Roman Stadium.
“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”
Half-day tour from Plovdiv to Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery with hotel pickup, 360° views, and Orthodox frescoes.
“We visited the Assenov Fortress and the Bachkovo Monastery, starting from our hotel in Plovdiv. For us, it was an unforgettable experience that was at once fascinating and fun, in equal measures. We learned a great deal from our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Kalina, who was smart, patient and attentive to our every need. She…”
Private Plovdiv day trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress with iconic churches, frescoes, and hilltop views in 3 hours.
“Our guide was nice and polite but didn’t explain much about the fortress and church that we visited. We wish we would have learned some of the history of these amazing spots.”
Private Plovdiv-to-Sofia transfer with English-speaking drivers, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and phone pickup for smooth airport timing.
“Best service of transfer. Precise, kind, attentive and qualitative. We couldn't ask for any better. Undoubtedly this transfer contributed to the success of our trip.”
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.
“We had a great day visiting the Rose Valley and the Thracian tombs. Our guide Carmen was really knowledgable and friendly and made the trip. He also recommended a terrific Bulgarian restaurant for lunch. Would definitely recommend.”
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…”
