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

By City Tour Sofia
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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • 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 bus departs at 08:30 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

Guided Tour in English (Everyday)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Enjoy a personalised guided tour of Plovdiv with a professional English-speaking guide. Discover the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems as you explore its most iconic landmarks, all explained clearly and engagingly in English.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€20.00 x 1 Adult€20.00
Total
Price is €20.00
Until Sat, 16 May

Self Guided Tour (No Tour Guide)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Board your bus to Plovdiv and explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy the freedom to discover historic landmarks, charming streets, and local cafés on your own, without a tour guide - perfect for independent travellers.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€20.10 x 1 Adult€20.10
Total
Price is €20.10
Until Sat, 16 May

Guided Tour in Italian (Everyday)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Enjoy a personalised guided tour of Plovdiv with a professional Italian-speaking guide. Discover the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems as you explore its most iconic landmarks, all explained clearly and engagingly in Italian.

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00
Until Sat, 16 May

Guided Tour in Spanish (Everyday)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Spanish

Enjoy a personalised guided tour of Plovdiv with a professional Spanish-speaking guide. Discover the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems as you explore its most iconic landmarks, all explained clearly and engagingly in Spanish.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00
Until Sat, 16 May

Self-Guided Tour with Online Audio Guide (No Tour Guide)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Follow our Smart Guide link on your smartphone and explore the self-guided tour with ease.
Available in EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU, RO, ZH, BG, UA, PT, and PL.
Please ensure a stable internet connection for the best experience.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€30.00 x 1 Adult€30.00
Total
Price is €30.00
Until Sat, 16 May

Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide Device (No Tour Guide)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Explore Plovdiv with an Audio Guide (HEADPHONES) and tour at your own pace. The Audio Guide is available in: Bulgarian, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Romanian.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€35.00 x 1 Adult€35.00
Total
Price is €35.00
Until Sat, 16 May

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 transport
  • 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
  • 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

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 AM. Please arrive by 8:15 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 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 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 bus departs at 08:30 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 bus departs at 08:30 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 bus departs at 08:30 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 bus departs at 08:30 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 bus departs at 08:30 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 bus departs at 08:30 AM and will not wait for late arrivals.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria