Koprivshtica Day Tour from Sofia
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Koprivshtica is the Revolutionary capital of Bulgaria. Here in 1876 starts the April Uprising, the biggest uprising of the Bulgarians against the Ottoman yoke. Walking around the cobblestone streets of the town is like going back to the heroic past of the country. Visit the houses of the Bulgarian revolutionaries and learn about their sacrifice for the liberation of Bulgaria, as well the birthplaces of great poets and writers. A day in the town of Koprivshtica will make you feel like you have travelled to a place, taken out from the remarkable Revolutionary novels of the Bulgarian writers.Also on the way back we will stop at Chavdar, a neolithic village reconstruction, based on a real archaeological excavations in the area.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Oslekov's House
With its triple-arched entrance and interior restored in shades from scarlet to sapphire blue, Oslekov House is arguably the most beautifully restored example of Bulgarian National Revival–period architecture in Koprivshtitsa. It was built between 1853 and 1856 by a rich merchant who was executed after his arrest during the 1876 April Uprising. Now a house-museum, it features informative, multilingual displays (Bulgarian, English and French) about 19th-century Bulgaria.
Todor Kableshkov House Museum
The house where the author of the “blood letter” was born in 1851 is a model of the Bulgarian architecture in the period of the National Revival. It was build in 1845 by Koprivshtiza master-builder Gencho Mladenov. The beauty of the house comes from its symmetrical design, elegant shape and spacious second-floor saloon with tall glazed windows. Its ceilings, doors, and cupboards are covered in skilful wood-carvings.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Lunch
Pickup points
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Options
day tour for 9-15 persons
The tour price is for people and includes: transfer to/from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia, guide in English, parking fees, entrance fees. Meals and personal expenses are not included.
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charming village
Mark B,,Sep 24, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00The excursion to Koprivshtica occurred on a beautiful late summer day in September. The driver was fantastic and was able to converse with me in excellent English. The village is charming, with unique architectural sites to visit and some shopping as well. A beautiful drive into the Balkan Mountains!
Well worth seeing
Karearea123,,Aug 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This trip was at the end of our stay in Sofia so we were a bit over the whole thing. We were ready to go home BUT the driver/tour guide (Ivan) was so nice and so engaging he immediately got us interested. His knowlede of the history of the area was very impressive. We really enjoyed the stories of the rebels and secret strategies employed to defend their lands. We then went to the neolitic village and although it is a very small site, it was very moving. It has been reconstructed with love and the artfacts well preserved. You can even book to stay in one of the reconstructed neolithic hutts.
Koprivshtitsa
Traveler07760863492,,Jun 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was totally worth it! My guide was nice and had excellent knowledge of the village's history! I recommend it!
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