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An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and ruins in the center. 1
Ancient ruins with columns and arches, surrounded by modern buildings. 2
A cobblestone street with outdoor seating, yellow chairs, and umbrellas. 3
By Discover Balkans
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,859 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the oldest existing settlements in the world.

    Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. A place of special interest is the old part of the town. We will take a walk on the cobbled streets of the old center to discover the amazing houses and churches from the Bulgarian Revival period. We will see the Ethnographic Museum, the Ancient Roman Theater, symbol of Plovdiv, and marvel at other remains from ancient Philippopolis – the largest Roman city in Bulgaria. Visit to the Ethnographic museum.
    Free time.You can enjoy life drinking coffee or beer in the Bohemian quarter Kapana, shopping in the main pedestrian street or walking in the city park.

Activity location

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 7
    • 7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Boulevard
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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ENGLISH-SPEAKING TOUR

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,858.72 x 2 AdultsP 7,717.44
Total
Price is P 7,717.44
Until Wed, Nov 18

SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOUR

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,858.72 x 2 AdultsP 7,717.44
Total
Price is P 7,717.44
Until Wed, Nov 18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv;
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide service;
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees for the Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv;
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop off

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plovdiv Old Town

  • 3h
Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman theatre, old mosque.

Hisar Kapia (Pass by)

Main gate of the old town of Plovdiv, part of the town's inner fortifications, Hisar Kapia (literally from Turkish - "fortress gate") preserves traces from many epochs. Over the ancient walls, there are mediaeval and Ottoman layers. In the 19th century, local wealthy tradesmen built their beautiful houses directly over the old fortifications, creating the charming architectural ensemble you can see today.

Ethnographic Museum

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Housed in the house of local tradesman Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, built in 1847, this is one of the most interesting ethnographic museums in Bulgaria. It preserves and presents the traditional culture of Plovdiv, the Thracian Lowland and the Rhodope Mountains.

Plovdiv Roman Theatre

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the best-preserved Roman constructions in Bulgaria, the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis has been discovered by chance. Today it is a popular venue for different concerts and events.

Church of the Holy Mother of God (Pass by)

The largest orthodox church in Plovdiv, built in the 19th century, it is also known as the Russian church due to its magnificent belfry with an inscription dedicated to the liberators of Bulgaria.

Djumaya Mosque (Pass by)

One of the most beautiful mosques in Bulgaria, Djumaya Mosque marks the ideal center of Plovdiv. It is one of the two active mosques in the town.

Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis (Pass by)

The remains of the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis can be seen in several archaeological complexes below the main pedestrian street of modern Plovdiv. This is a huge structure stretching for 250 meters, that once could house up to 30 000 spectators.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 7
    • 7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Boulevard
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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