Day tour to Plovdiv from Sofia

Duration 8 hours
Movement Automobile-Pedestrian
Type Group
Guide Live Guide
Entry tickets Payment on the spot

Embark on an exciting journey to the oldest city in the world - Plovdiv! Enjoy a two-hour tour through its rich history, exploring the Roman theater and stadium, strolling along Europe's longest pedestrian street, and immersing yourself in the Renaissance atmosphere with its colorful houses!

Languages of the tour

  • English

Route

The tour starts at 9 am from Alexander Nevsky Square - behind the cathedral. The journey to Plovdiv takes about 2 hours. Explore unique Bulgarian Renaissance houses, the Roman theater, and stadium. Take a walk along Europe's longest pedestrian street. Climb the hill of the old Thracian fortress for a magnificent city view. After the tour, you'll have about 2 hours of free time for lunch and shopping. Expected return to Sofia is between 5:00 - 5:30 pm.
 
 

Information

Included in the price:

  • Professional live guide - English only.
  • Group tour
  • Transportation by comfortable bus/minibus.
  • Guided tour of Plovdiv.

Not included in the price:

  • Food and drinks
  • Audio guide - 5 euros (optional)
  • Tips (optional)

Cancellation less than 72 hours: 100% penalty

Attractions

Roman Stadium, Plovdiv
Roman Stadium, Plovdiv

Explore the grandeur of the ancient stadium of ancient Philippopolis, hidden beneath the main pedestrian street of the city. Built in the 2nd century by order of Emperor Hadrian, this stadium resembles the one in Delphi. Today, only twelve such structures remain worldwide, with the one in Plovdiv being among the most impressive

Ancient Theater in Plovdiv
Ancient Theater in Plovdiv

Immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere at the Ancient Theater of Plovdiv, one of the best-preserved in Europe. It was uncovered by archaeologists between the hills of Dzhambaz and Taxim, freed from an 11-meter layer of earth after ten years of excavation.

Hisar kapiya
Hisar kapiya

Discover Hisar Kapija in Plovdiv! If you want to capture memorable views of ancient Plovdiv, then this is the ideal place for it. This wonderfully preserved corner of the city is great for photography. The stone pavement of the winding streets, the cliffs of the fortress walls and the well-preserved gates of the Hissar Kapiya fortress make us feel like participants in that ancient era, immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of the events of those times.

About the guide

City Tour