Plovdiv - Group Day Trip from Sofia
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a Memorable Day Trip to Plovdiv – Europe’s Oldest Living City!
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant city offers a rich blend of history, culture, and charm.
Stroll along the longest pedestrian street in Europe, explore the beautifully preserved Revival-era Old Town, and marvel at the impressive Roman Theater. Your local guide will bring the city’s fascinating history to life during a 2-hour guided tour, followed by 2 hours of free time to discover Plovdiv at your own pace.
Total tour duration: 8.5 to 10 hours.
A perfect day trip filled with culture, sights, and unforgettable experiences!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rough terrain- please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English - speaking driver or guide, depending on the booked option.
Group tour
Guided sightseeing tour in the heart of Plovdiv (if option booked)
Transportation
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
The meeting point for the tour is Behild Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at 8:45. The departure is at 9am. Please be on time!
Plovdiv Old Town
Discover Plovdiv- one of the oldest existing settlements in world! See the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. Plovdiv is about 2 hours’ drive from Sofia and is situated in the western part of the Thracian Valley. It is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC. It has preserved Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage from different epochs. In Plovdiv you will have about 2 hours guided walking tour in the heart of the town and you will learn lots of historical facts and legends while exploring its most interesting sightseeing places. After the guided tour you will have about 2 hours free time for lunch break and shopping. The approximate return in Sofia is between 5pm and 5:30 pm.
Options
[ES] Guided tour in Spanish
Guided tour in Spanish: With this option you have a guided tour in Plovdiv with a Spanish-speaking guide.
[AG] Tour with Audio Guide
Tour with Audio Guide: With this option you can use an audio guide for the specfied langauge during the tour in Plovdiv.
[IT] Guided tour in Italian
Guided tour in Italian: With this option you have a guided tour in Plovdiv with an Italian-speaking guide.
[EN] Guided tour in English
Guided tour in English: With this option you have a guided tour in Plovdiv with English-speaking guide.
[SG] Smart Audio Guide
Smart Audio Guide: You will need to have an active internet connection during the tour, in order to use it. Available in ENG, ES, IT, DE & RU.
[TR] Transport only
Transport only: This option includes only the transportation - you have 4 hours to explore the town on your own, before departing back.
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it in cooler weather!
Marianna O,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Plovdiv is absolutely stunning! Our tour guide, Tuni, was fantastic - he really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. He managed the pace perfectly, including bathroom breaks, and did a brilliant job of showing us all the amazing sights and sharing the city's rich history. He even gave us some great lunch recommendations! We had a small group, which made the whole experience really nice and personal. The only suggestion l'd offer is to try and go when the weather's a bit cooler. Honestly, it was scorching hot while we were there - so hot that it was hard to fully appreciate how beautiful Plovdiv is when you're hot drenched in sweat! Just a heads-up: like most walking tours, there's a fair bit of walking on uneven and sometimes steep paths. Definitely wear comfortable shoes and light, breathable clothing (linen's a great choice!), hat, sunnies, sunscreen plus an umbrella. Oh water as well! Even with that, the heat was intense! FYI-We were on a small van- even with the air conditioning on, it was very warm for everyone on the way back home.
No AC, no water.frizer used by driver only and didn share with..........
Artavazd M,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
1.00The worth travel ever....didnt like the guide at all..he was not good with behavour....in the bus was so hot, that one of the passangers need help
Plovdiv
sylwia z,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00They changed the time of departure do may times it was annoying They text urgent msg to be at 8:30am And it supose to be 9 AM.. But we finally left after9... Bus had old AC it wasnt comfortable Plovdiv was amazing (good we walked three Alonę)
Great entertaining day trip
Richard S,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice trip to a beautiful and worth seeing city. The guided tour gives everyone a good overview. The local tour guide was competent and friendly. There was plenty of time for photos. Absolutely worth seeing!
What a pleasure to sit in...
Patrick M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a pleasure to sit in the theater that Marcus Aurelius once sat and know you can now see concerts there. Also, where else can you go to an H+M and see Roman ruins?
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