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From Sofia: Guided Tour of Plovdiv's Highlights

By Traventuria
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore the Old Town of Plovdiv where art & history collide
  • Admire the Ancient Stadium & Theatre, and the Revival houses
  • Visit the top instagramable and panoramic spots in the city
  • Hear the history behind a range of ancient sights and modern
  • Enjoy four free time for lunch, Kapana art district

Activity location

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    • Central district
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Full day Plovdiv Transport only

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m

Enjoy hassle-free travel to and from Plovdiv with our reliable service. Our dedicated team ensures seamless organisation - from professional drivers and well-maintained buses ensuring a comfortable journey, to convenient drop-off location and attentive conductors who keep your needs in mind. Rest assured, you'll be well taken care of from start to finish. A live guide is NOT included in the price.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€20.00 x 1 Traveller€20.00
Total
Price is €20.00

Guided-tour : Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Experience the best of Bulgaria with a live English-speaking guide. This journey bridges two iconic eras, the Roman heritage of Plovdiv and the National Revival architecture of Koprivshtitsa.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Traveller€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00

Plovdiv Guided Tour + Extended free-time

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Ultimate convenience! Depart at 08:00 AM to beat the crowds. Enjoy a live English-guided walking tour, followed by extended free time to relax and explore Plovdiv's Kapana district at your own pace.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Traveller€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professionnal speaking guide throughout the tour
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    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comprehensive walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Extended free-time in the city
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    Fuel surcharges and road taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
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    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Know before you book

  • The tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility
  • The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
  • The tour is offered with an extension to Koprivshtitsa or Starosel on particular days.
  • ! Return Route Logistics mean after Starosel and the Art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Embark on a hassle-free day trip from Sofia to the captivating wonders of Plovdiv—one of the oldest towns in the world, and even more ancient than Rome! Travelling in the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned minibus.

Your journey begins at a centrally located meeting point in Sofia, departing at 8:00 AM. As you admire the beautiful Bulgarian countryside, you can look forward to exploring millennia of epic history, monumental attractions, and a unique culture. While booking, choose between a live expert guide or a cloud-based audio guide option. Your guide will take you to the most interesting sites and pinpoint fascinating details missed by the general public.

Enjoy Extended Free Time : This specific option is tailored for travellers who want to experience the city at their own pace. While other group members head off to the subsequent tour stops, you will remain behind to enjoy extended free time in Plovdiv. This gives you ample opportunity to independenty stroll along the longest pedestrian street in Europe, shop, and sample local food and drinks without feeling rushed.

After a full day of deep exploration, you will rejoin the transport and arrive back at the meeting point in Sofia at around 7:30 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv Old Town
    • Central district
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria