From Sofia: Guided Day Tour of Plovdiv’s Must-See Sights
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 08:30. Please arrive by 8:15 AM at the meeting point: Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, near the Vasil Levski Monument. 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 around 3 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 travellers.
Departure from Plovdiv is around 15:30, with return to Sofia expected between 17:20 and 18:00.
A perfect blend of history, culture and choice – designed to suit every travel style.
What you'll see
- Get breathtaking views during a morning trek of the 7 Rila Lakes
- See the pearls of the Rila lakes – The Fish Lake, The Twins and The Trefoil
- Learn more about Bulgaria's history and architecture with a professional guide
- Enjoy a ride on an open-air lift up to the hut (the beginning of the trail)
- Explore Bulgarian nature with a professional mountain guide by your side
What your booking covers
A private vehicle and a professional driver for the whole trip: pick-up from your hotel or address in Sofia, the drive to the destination, waiting time while you explore, and the return to Sofia.
Paid separately, on site
- Guide or driver (depending on the booked option)
- Air-conditioned transport
- Trip to Plovdiv
- Entrance fees (optional visits during free time)
- Food, drinks, personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
These are arranged by independent providers at the destination and paid directly to them.
Where we meet
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.