Plovdiv sits two hours from Sofia, and these day trips make the case for going. People have lived on its hills for some six thousand years, longer than Rome or Athens, and the Roman theatre still stages concerts. Most tours pair the Old Town with Kapana, the arts quarter.
Discover Plovdiv's ancient charm on a well-organized day trip from Sofia, featuring expert guides, stunning sights, and plenty of free time to explore.
Most Popular★ 4.7“Simply wonderful! An amazing place to visit, and the tour guide was very kind and shared fascinating historical facts.”
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857 reviews510 minutes - 11 hoursFrom $23by Traventuria Ltd.
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Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with a full-day tour from Sofia covering the UNESCO Rila Monastery and vibrant Plovdiv, with flexible self-guided exploration and scenic transfers.
★ 4.8“This was a fantastic way to see both Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Philip our guide was excellent and the whole trip felt very well organised. We had a great time and would highly recommend.”
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382 reviews13 hoursFrom $78by URCA Travel
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Discover Bulgaria's charm on a full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress, featuring historical sights, free time, and stunning views.
★ 4.7“This is a more smaller and on your own trip compared to a huge bus tour hence the higher cost but it was worth it Note: bring cash for Asens Fortress!!! you will need to pay for Asens fortress 8bgn and also a museum in…”
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350 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $45by V Travel Ltd
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★ 4.5“Tuni was a great guide, giving a lot of information and helpful tips! The tour started on time and since we were only 7 people, the guide took a small traveller van and was flexible with the plan.”
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304 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $22.99by City Tour Ltd.
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Discover Bulgaria's highlights on a guided day trip from Sofia, exploring Plovdiv’s ancient sites, Asen’s Fortress, and the stunning Bachkovo Monastery with expert guides.
★ 4.8“Laura, our tour guide was excellent both as a guide and as a driver. She gave us good information about each place, ample time to see the monuments and accommodated the break requests. We asked her to drop at a different location and she even…”
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270 reviews9 hoursFrom $88by Bultrips
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Explore Bulgaria's ancient charm on this full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa with expert guides, stunning sights, and cultural gems.
★ 4.6“Maria was a great guide. She talked so entusiastically about Bulgária, its culture, people, history, traditions that it was impossible not to fall in love with the country. Loved her lesson!”
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238 reviewsby Traventuria Ltd.
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Wander through the ancient streets of Plovdiv on a full day tour from Sofia, unraveling secrets of a city that holds captivating stories at every turn.
★ 4.5“This is an average trip. The place has some interesting things but not an exciting town. There is lot of history spread around. Be prepared with comfortable shoes.”
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235 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $22.93by Traventuria
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Step into the secrets of ancient civilizations on a day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, where history whispers through cobblestone streets.
★ 4.5“It was an enjoyable day. The guide Svetlozar was quite patient and pleasant. Our driver made sure our ride was smooth.”
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177 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $24.20by Traventuria
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Delve into the captivating history and cultural wonders of Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery on this immersive small group tour...
★ 5.0“An amazing day out seeing sensational cultural sites near Sofia, Bulgaria with Krisi. Krisi picked us up on time for our small group tour, was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and a great driver, and our day trip exceeded expectations.”
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164 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $90.74by BulTrips
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Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this one-day tour to Plovdiv and Rila Monastery, featuring private transport, expert guides, and authentic sights.
★ 4.5“We enjoyed Plovdiv and the Rila Monastry. Both are must sees when you are in Bulgaria. In retrospect we don't find the combination of these two tours in one day convenient because there is too little time to look around, no time for lunch, and…”
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87 reviews10 to 11 hours (approx.)From $119.48by Smart Trans Bulgaria
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Wander through Bulgaria's rich history and vibrant culture on the 'From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip' - an adventure that will leave you craving more.
★ 4.5“Very nice trip. Rila and Plowdiv was a great combination. Excellent for people who want to get the most out of it in a short period of time. Semi guided so you'll get driven to the places but you still can explore them yourself. Our…”
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52 reviews12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $71.20by URCA Ltd
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Discover Plovdiv's ancient charm with this small-group day trip from Sofia, including an audio guide, convenient pick-up, and expert insights.
★ 4.9“We fully recommend this tour. Our guide Maria was very nice, patient and also very knowledgeable. Nice talk along 2 hours drive to beautiful Plovdiv.”
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48 reviews8 hoursFrom $53by Zelanos Tours
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Marvel at the hidden gems of Bulgaria on the Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress Tour from Sofia, where ancient history and breathtaking landscapes await...
★ 4.5“An unexpected surprise. Scenic drive and a very personable guide.”
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36 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $35.95by V Travel Ltd.
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Discover Bulgaria’s history and culture on this full-day tour from Sofia, exploring Plovdiv’s ancient sites and the stunning Bachkovo Monastery.
★ 4.9“Il posto è bellissimo, la guida preparata e molto cordiale, l'autista calmo e riflessivo nello svolgere quanto richiesto”
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30 reviews10 hoursFrom $175by V Travel Ltd
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Observe the wonders of Plovdiv on a private day trip from Sofia, where ancient history and vibrant culture await - a journey not to be missed!
★ 4.5“Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!”
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22 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $198.04by City Tour Ltd.
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