Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia

Departing at 09:00 AM, this full-day trip takes you to Plovdiv, a city layered with 4,000+ years of history. Located about 2 hours from Sofia, Plovdiv sits atop three ancient hills and blends Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, and Bulgarian cultures.

Your visit begins with a 2-hour guided walking tour through Plovdiv’s historic center. Discover:

  • The Roman Theatre, still used for performances
  • Remains of the Roman Stadium
  • The Old Town, home to distinctive 19th-century merchant houses
  • The famous Kapana art district and Europe’s longest pedestrian street

After the guided tour, enjoy 2 hours of free time to have lunch, browse local shops, or continue exploring at your own pace. Return to Sofia is expected between 17:00 and 17:30, depending on traffic.

Optional audio guides available in Spanish, Italian, German, French, Romanian,  Bulgarian, Russian, Chinese, Ukrainian and Portuguese (pre-booking required).

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Audio guides:
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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?
*The route is indicative and may vary.
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Meeting point
Behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to Café La Cathedrale
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Visit Plovdiv – one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
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See the Roman Theatre, Roman Stadium, and the Thracian fortress hill
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Walk the longest pedestrian street in Europe
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Explore the colourful 19th-century Bulgarian Revival architecture in the Old Town
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Enjoy guided history and legends, plus free time for lunch & shopping
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What's Included

  • Professional live guide in English (daily) or Spanish or Italian
  • Shared group tour
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus/minibus
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Plovdiv
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What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Optional audio guide (5 EUR) – Available in: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Portuguese
  • Gratuities (optional)

Good to Know

  • Advance booking and confirmation required
  • Tour departs promptly at 09:00 – late arrivals cannot be accommodated
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes – expect cobblestone streets and some light uphill walking
  • Bring cash for personal expenses (most small shops accept cash only)
  • Families with infants (0–2 years) must notify the operator to arrange a suitable child seat

Tour Details

When:
09:00 AM (arrive by 08:45 AM)
09:00 AM (arrive by 08:45 AM)...
Duration: 8.5 – 10 hours
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
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