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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.
“We had a fantastic morning, Iliya was a knowledgeable and funny guide who shared so much interesting information about the local culture and history. The variety of food tasted was excellent and we learnt so much about Bulgaria in a fun and relaxing format. Highly recommend this tour, it was excellent value for money and…”
Rhodope day trip from Plovdiv: Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with pickup, a guide, and free stops.
“Absolutely amazing! Our guide was so kind, educated, and informative. He gave us a really good overview of Bulgarian history, the area and the religious icons. This particular was the perfect combination of nature and culture. Thank you.”
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.
“Kamen is an exceptional guide. We booked this tour at 11 pm and the following day at 9 am he was under our hotel. It is a perfect trip for half a day if you are in Plovdiv without car. Kamen is eager to share information not only on the fortress and the Monastery, but…”
Private Plovdiv day trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress with iconic churches, frescoes, and hilltop views in 3 hours.
“3 hours tour, very practical to visit some of the most famous spots around Plovdiv; Lyuben is easygoing and a good driver!”
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.”
Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo Rhodope village cuisine, and Bachkovo Monastery in a small guided day trip from Plovdiv.
“It was very lovely. The guide was considerate, did not rush us and took breaks as needed. The views and the Monastery were amazing and overall it was a great experience!”
Private Kazanlak and Rose Valley tour from Plovdiv with rose museum, Thracian tomb replica, and Shipka church, in English.
“All the tour was interesting, but the Thracian tombs are really something special: both the architecture and the golden artifacts are incredibile. Our guide, Kamen, is super knowledgeable and very patient. I would recommend this tour to all tourists in Bulgaria.”
