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From Sofia: Guided Day Tour of Plovdiv's Must-See Sights

By City Tour Sofia
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,379 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Follow the traces of Bulgarian history in Europe's oldest town
  • Tour historic Plovdiv and its impressive Roman ruins
  • Admire the stunning architecture of the Bulgarian Revival
  • Stroll along Europe’s longest pedestrian street
  • Opt for a guided experience or choose an audio guide for flexibility
Activity location
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


ENGLISH Guide: Plovdiv + BONUS (★ TOP DEAL ★)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • Bulgarian

Our tour to Plovdiv with an ENGLISH tour guide + BONUS service - our Online Audio Guide in your chosen language!
☆ ES, IT, RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, CN, PL, PT or UA
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
ENGLISH Guide: Plovdiv + GIFT Sofia Online Guide
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • Bulgarian

Discover Plovdiv with an ENGLISH tour guide + EXCLUSIVE GIFT - Online Audio Guide in SOFIA (Promo Bonus) available in ES, IT, RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, ZH.
✮ Please ensure a stable internet connection for the best experience.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
Guided Tour in English (Everyday)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

With this option you will have a guided tour in English in Plovdiv.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
Guided Tour in Italian (Everyday)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • Italian

With this option you will be provided a tour guide and have a guided tour in Italian in Plovdiv.

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
Guided Tour in Spanish (Everyday)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • Spanish

With this option you will have a guided tour in Spanish in Plovdiv.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
ITALIAN Guide: Plovdiv + BONUS (★ TOP DEAL ★)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Our tour to Plovdiv with an ITALIAN tour guide + BONUS service - our Online Audio Guide in your chosen language!
☆ EN, ES, RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, CN, PL, PT or UA
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
SPANISH Guide: Plovdiv + BONUS (★ TOP DEAL ★)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Our tour to Plovdiv with an SPANISH tour guide + BONUS service - our Online Audio Guide in your chosen language!
☆ EN, IT, RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, CN, PL, PT or UA
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,379.22 x 1 AdultP 1,379.22

Total
Price is P 1,379.22
Self-Guided Tour with Online Audio Guide (No Tour Guide)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Download our Smart Guide Application on your smartphone - available in English, Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, Romanian, German, French and Chinese. WARNING: A FAST AND PROPER INTERNET CONNECTION ON YOUR DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 2,068.82 x 1 AdultP 2,068.82

Total
Price is P 2,068.82
Self-Guided Tour with Transport (No Tour Guide)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Board your bus to Plovdiv and enjoy a tour on your own there WITHOUT the services of a tour guide.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 2,068.82 x 1 AdultP 2,068.82

Total
Price is P 2,068.82
Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide Device (No Tour Guide)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Book for an Audio Guide (HEADPHONES) and tour at your own pace in Plovdiv. The Audio Guide is offered in: German, Russian, French.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 2,413.63 x 1 AdultP 2,413.63

Total
Price is P 2,413.63

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide or driver (depending on the booked option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trip to Plovdiv
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees (optional visits during free time)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food, drinks, personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Choose between a guided or self-guided experience and discover Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe and European Capital of Culture 2019.

The tour departs at 9:00 AM. Please arrive by 8:45 AM at the meeting point: Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the City Tour guide and van—our guides usually wear blue clothing.

The comfortable journey to Plovdiv takes about 2 hours.

Guided Tour Option

Enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town with a live professional guide, available daily in English, Spanish, or Italian. Explore beautifully preserved Revival-era houses, panoramic hilltop views, the Roman Theatre and Stadium, and the lively main pedestrian street.

Afterwards, enjoy 2 hours of free time for lunch, shopping, or visiting museums.

Self-Guided Option

Prefer total flexibility? You’ll have 4 hours of free time upon arrival to explore Plovdiv at your own pace—perfect for independent travelers.

Departure from Plovdiv is around 15:30 PM, with return to Sofia expected between 17:20 and 18:00 PM.

A perfect blend of history, culture, and choice—designed to suit every travel style.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for the local activity provider, City Tour. The van departs at 9 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria