Plovdiv Tour: Explore Europe's Oldest City

Embark on a day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest settlement. Discover its rich heritage, stroll along the longest pedestrian street, explore the Revival old town, and visit the Roman theater. Join a guided tour and enjoy free time to explore on your own.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vasil Levski Monument - The tour begins at the Vasil Levski Monument, located at Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Please arrive by 08:15 am as the tour departs at 08:30 am. Punctuality is appreciated!
  • Plovdiv Old Town - Explore Plovdiv, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities! Visit the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium….
What's Included
  • English-speaking driver or guide (depends on option chosen)
  • Group tour experience
  • Guided sightseeing in Plovdiv’s core (if option selected)
  • Included transportation
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Set amidst scenic hills, this lively destination offers a captivating mix of history, culture, and allure.
Take a leisurely walk along one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, explore the beautifully preserved Revival-era Old Town, and be amazed by the…

Location
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7
bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 Ask for travel agency City Tour. Please be there at 8:15am. The bus departs at 08:30 am and will not wait for you if you are late.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maria
May 29, 2026
Great tour of Plovdiv - The tour was great. Quality bus with Eva as our trip guide, keeping us company with interesting historical and social facts. In Plovdiv our guide was a young man but with knowledge and good communication skills that made everything very enjoyable. Totally recommend
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R
May 28, 2026
Excellent guide and experience - Our guide Alex gave us a good bit of information on the history of Bulgaria and Plovdiv. The walking tour provided highlights of the city. Alex’s recommendations on where to go and what to do during our free time was spot on. Highly recommended.
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797evh
May 25, 2026
Great guided tour of an amazing Plovdiv. - The experience with Maria from the beginning was excellent. She accompanied us throughout the entire tour, explaining interesting aspects of Bulgaria. Once in Plovdiv, an entertaining and well-structured two-hour tour. The truth is that it was an excellent excursion. I would have added one more hour of free time; stopping for lunch (in Plovdiv it is definitely worth it) we did not have much time to explore. Great experience, Maria's knowledge, kindness, and entertainment.
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Joanne_w
May 25, 2026
Great day trip with informative guide - Very organised and Martin was an informative and entertaining guide. Poldiv has a variety of historical monuments
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Ramonmv7966dw
May 25, 2026
The best guide. - We had María, a fantastic guide.
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Ivana_a8687sy
May 25, 2026
Great experience, but I wish we had more time in Plovdiv - The trip was definitely worth the price. Everything was well organized and on time. Our local guide in Plovdiv, Martin, was excellent — very knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely interesting to listen to throughout the tour. The only thing I would change is the duration of the trip — I wish we had a bit more time to explore Plovdiv and see even more of the city. I was also a bit disappointed that we couldn’t enter the Roman Theatre, as that was one of the places I was most looking forward to seeing. There also wasn’t enough free time to visit any museums. The Ethnographic Museum was recommended as worth visiting, but unfortunately there simply wasn’t enough time for it.
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Trek269647
May 20, 2026
Highly recommended, and the guide Iva is excellent. - The guide in Spanish, named Iva, is excellent. She explained the history and many interesting anecdotes to us. She recommended places to visit and dining options, both in Plovdiv and Sofia. Highly recommended.
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Gema_c
May 20, 2026
Another image of Bulgaria. - It is worth it. The guide was charming. The trip, despite being two and a half hours, is not tiring. The bus is comfortable.
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Katharina
May 18, 2026
Sunny day in Plovdiv’s old town - Program: 2 hours bus ride, 2 hours guided tour in the old town of Plovdiv, 2,5 hours of free time to explore and 2 hours back to Sofia. Paval was the perfect guide. Interesting information, enjoyable tour. The perfect sunshine helped. Plovdiv is a gem, highly recommended to visit!
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Angiehollingshead
May 24, 2026
Nice day trip - Pick up point was mostly easy to find. It was a large bus tour and the bus was full. Arrive early to board. If you get the tour they split the bus into two groups. It was informative and there was free time as well. Didn’t get back too late which I liked.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).