Bulgaria · PLOVDIV TOURS
Plovdiv layers Thracian, Roman, Ottoman and Revival Bulgaria up three hills, and a good guide keeps the layers straight. The 15 below cover the old town and the amphitheatre, the trips out to Bachkovo, and the full days from Sofia, each priced and paced.
Walk Plovdiv’s ancient ruins, Old Town, Kapana, and Nebet Tepe with a private English-speaking guide in 2.5 hours.
“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 specialties, markets, pastries, and tea while exploring Plovdiv with a small-group guide in just three hours.
“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 a wonderful way to enjoy our morning. This was family friendly for our 5 year old who tasted so many delicious treats along with us. Thank you, Iliya for making our start to Plovdiv so wonderful!”
Explore Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges on a private day trip from Plovdiv with mountain views and local insight.
“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”
Explore Plovdiv Old Town on a two-hour English walking tour with a small group, live history, Roman sights, and useful local tips.
“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”
Review of a half-day Plovdiv tour to Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery, with hotel pickup, expert guides, mountain views, and useful tips.
“Very interesting excursion from Plovdiv and that allows to see the area around. The sites are located about 40 minutes away, which limits travel time and allows a focus on visits. Our guide Kamen was very friendly, interesting and flexible. Loved the experience!Auto-translated”
Visit Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress from Plovdiv on a private half-day trip with pickup, a scenic drive, and local guide Lyuben.
“Hidden gem of Bulgaria! The tour guide was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and kind! Would 100% recommend this tour!”
Ride an electric motorcycle from Plovdiv to Rhodope canyon views, Markovo Reservoir, and a quiet chapel on a private half-day tour.
“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”
Private Plovdiv to Sofia transfer with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, water, luggage help, and flexible pickup for up to four people.
“Our driver was personable, polite, and delivered us safely as well as assisted us with our luggage. The car was immaculate. I highly recommend booking their services: I did for the rest of my travel in Bulgaria. Thank you again for a relaxing and enjoyable drive!”
Explore Bulgaria’s Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo village, Rhodope cuisine, and Bachkovo Monastery on a scenic small-group 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!”
Visit Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Thracian tombs, Kazanlak museums, and Shipka Memorial Church on a private day tour from Plovdiv.
“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.”
Review this private Plovdiv day trip to Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with honest value and booking advice.
“**SCAM ALERT** DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR Once we booked, operator asked for 180€ more for transportation. The tour operator was very rude and unprofessional. Would not cancel the reservation, so we ended up pay 93 USD for a google document. The document was Read more”
Explore Bulgaria’s Valley of Roses, Thracian tombs, Shipka Monastery, and Buzludzha on a private day trip from Plovdiv.
“A fascinating series of visits to some special places. Between churches tombs and abandoned monuments you will cover a lot of history. Our guide was helpful and friendly, although there were one or two bits of information he offered that were factually a bit dubious.”
Explore Plovdiv from Sofia with private transport, an English guide or e-guide, Roman ruins, Revival houses, and the Old Town.
“The most memorable was the fact that we never made it there. We were staying in Sophia and tour was in Plovdiv city 1.5 hours away . I read headline “ Private Plovdiv Trip from Sophia “”
Explore Bulgaria’s Communist past on a 10-hour tour from Plovdiv to Buzludzha, Dimitrovgrad, and the Air Museum with a small group guide.
“Amazing all-day tour, great interesting guide explaining everything, open and patient. Really grateful for this tour.”
Explore Roman Plovdiv through 16 smart riddles, historic sights, and a self-guided 2.5-km city quest for just $10.04.
“This was such a wonderful, fun and educational experience! I completed the quest together with my partner who is English, but even I, originally from Plovdiv, learned so much! The Roman history of the city is so rich, there is so much to explore and this game is the best way to do it! The flow of the puzzles was reallly like no other and the organisers are fantastic people. You wouldn't want to miss out!”
Four ways into the country, none of them wrong.
