Top Plovdiv Historical Tours

Escape the tourist trail and discover Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains on this private guided day tour. Explore the 13th-century castle, Asen’s Fortress, and the 11th-century Bachkovo Monastery with its murals and frescoes, then admire the naturally carved bridges known the Wonderful Bridges. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation and a private guide but excludes the affordable entrance fees.

Get out of the busy city and explore Bulgaria’s history on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Plovdiv hotel with a guide. Visit the Rose Valley and learn about rose oil production. Continue on to the Valley of the Thracian Kings and visit the Golyama Kosmatka Tomb and the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak.

Visiting the scenic town of Veliko Tarnovo from Plovdiv in a day can be tricky without a car. On this full-day private tour, travel with a guide directly from your hotel to Veliko Tarnovo. Visit Shipka Memorial Church, the village of Arbanassi, and Tsarevets Fortress during the day. Take time to explore the scenic streets of Veliko Tarnovo.

Explore Plovdiv’s arts district and meet local artists on this small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, explore the Kapana neighborhood, also known as “The Trap,” the center of arts and crafts in Plovdiv. Learn about the development of the neighborhood and stop in artist studios and workshops. Visit a contemporary art gallery in the area.

Get out of the city and explore the notable religious sites around Plovdiv on this private day tour. Travel with a guide towards the Rhodope Mountains and visit King Asen's Fortress in Asenovgrad. Stop at the 11th-century Bachkovo Monastery and learn about its history. Choose to take a walk in the Red Wall Nature Reserve.

A Rhodope mountain adventure suitable for those who want to combine their love for nature with their thirst for excitement. This tour first takes you to the villages of Gela and Shiroka Laka – two stunning architectural reserves with a rich history and unparalleled rural atmosphere. Nearby, in the breathtakingly beautiful Trigrad Gorge, lies the Devil’s Throat cave – a place that has inspired countless legends. Its underground rivers lead to unknown places, and it is said that whatever enters their murky waters is never seen again. We’ll explore the cave and go off-roading from there to the Eagle Eye viewing platform to enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of the Rhodope mountain slopes from up high.

Discover the ancient history and stunning nature of the Rhodope Mountains within an hour drive from Plovdiv. This tour will not only introduce you to the area's most prominent architecture examples - Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery, but also will lead you deep into the roots and traditions of the local people. You will visit a village which locals refer to as 'the village where time has stopped'. Not visited by many tourists today, this place still preserves the authentic lifestyle and architecture of its dwellers. You will get the chance to taste the most delicious specialities of the region made by our lovely hosts who have prepared a bag of stories for you. Your adventure ends with the magnificent natural phenomena - The Wonder Bridges, which fascinated its visitors with its grandeur beauty and mystical energy.

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Make the most of your stay in Plovdiv with this guided walking city tour. Plovdiv 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. There will be a 2- hour 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. You will 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. This year Plovdiv is the current European capital of culture. Important- please wear comfortable walking shoes (cubble stone streets).

Get an overview of Plovdiv’s notable historical sights on this private sightseeing tour. Learn about the history of Plovdiv and Bulgaria from your guide as you stroll through the city. Take time to visit the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theater, Old Town, and Djumaia Mosque. As you stroll, get a feel for the laid-back nature of the city.

Take a break from the city without the hassle of navigating on a private day trip through the Plovdiv countryside. In addition to providing round-trip hotel transport, your guide offers background and historical anecdotes at each stop on the itinerary. Tour a winery and sample their selection, chat over a traditional Bulgarian lunch, and round off the day with a stop at the historic Bachkovo Monastery.

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Discover Bulgarian history and culture away from the crowds on a private 6-hour tour to Koprivshtitsa. Seemingly frozen in time, the town offers a snapshot of 18th and 19th-century Bulgaria with its well-preserved architecture and monuments. Explore the cobblestoned streets with your guide and break for lunch at a riverfront restaurant (at own expense). Round-trip transportation from Plovdiv spares you the headache of navigating public buses in a foreign country.

In Starosel is located one of the biggest Thracian cult complexes. Archaeologists presume that the most powerful Odrissy king - Sitalk -was buried here. Starosel Winery Complex offers not only the opportunity to taste wine grown in the land of the Thracians but only to immerse yourselves in the atmosphere of an age long gone. Hissarya is famed for its hot mineral springs, significant Roman ruins, archeological museum, green parks, and swimming pools. Our private day trip would bring you to 2 of the best destinations in proximity of Plovdiv. Your private local guide would make your trip unforgettable.

Our private tour brings you to the top spots around Plovdiv at your own pace and starting time from Plovdiv. Your private local guide is also your driver with the comfortable vehicle. All entrance fees are included in the privately-guided option. Wonderful Bridges are a natural phenomenon, which is believed to had formed during the collapse of former cave formed in Proterozoic marbles from the waters of a small river deep gully probably an earthquake. Bachkovo monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno" was founded in 1083 by the Georgian Gregory Bakuriani, who made a donation to the building. Asen's Fortress - one of the most preserved fortresses in Bulgaria. Truly breathtaking scenery, views and history behind it!

No trip to Plovdiv is complete with a visit to Rila Monastery. Make your excursion to the UNESCO listed attraction memorable and stress-free on a private 10-hour tour. Skip the overcrowded tourist bus and relax in end-to-end transfer from your hotel. After a scenic drive through the mountains, enjoy an immersive guided tour through the monastery grounds. Along the way, feel free to ask questions and engage with your guide.

Nearby Plovdiv is located Asenovgrad town, better known as the Bulgarian Jerusalem.  It is also called the city of brides, but its symbol is the medieval fortress named after the Bulgarian king Ivan-Asen II. Asen’s fortress still controls the passage through the Rhodope Mountains, leading us to the Bachkovo monastery – the second biggest in Bulgaria and the most impressive with its miraculous stories. Once entered in this area, you’ll definitely hear about Mavrud – man, hero or wine? – Many legends are speaking about one fabulous wine – the Mavrud from Asenovgrad!

Avoid the crowds and hassle of typical group tours and enjoy a more relaxed experience of the Rhodope Mountains with this private tour. Visit Asenovgrad, Asen’s fortress, and the Bachkovo Monastery, which is surrounded by North Rhodope hills. After some free time to explore, enjoy some Bulgarian wine tasting in Asenovgrad

We embark on an unforgettable adventure in which we’ll pass by: 1.The Rowing Canal – it’s 2.2km long. There’s a park and fresh food stands where we can get some energy and healthy breakfast! 2.The highest hill in Plovdiv which has an amazing view and a place for picnic and rest. 3.Tzar Simeon’s garden 4.The singing fountains – famous meeting point of the locals 5.Some other secret places we’ll keep for your surprise After 4 hours of cycling we’ll return back to the bike center. Our tour guide will navigate you to a nice place for relaxation and lunch. We can personalize this tour according your needs and wishes! There are lots of cycling routes, from uphill to downhill or flat routes.

Combine history and relaxation into one tour on a private 5.5-hour excursion to Starosel and Hisarya. Comfortable transportation takes you through the scenic countryside to a Thracian temple and two tombs believed to date back to the 4th and 5th-century. Later, head to the resort town of Hisarya where you can take a dip in a local hot spring and soak in the benefits of the mineral rich waters.

The unique architecture of the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria's must-see attractions, but getting there by public transit can be difficult. Skip the hassle with this private tour that includes round-trip hotel transfers and a walking tour of the monastery.

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Explore two historic Bulgarian towns in one day. This private tour lets you the Roman remains of Plovdiv—one of the world's oldest cities—and admire the Bulgarian National Revival buildings of the charming mountainous town of Koprivshtitsa, all at your own pace.

Enjoy a zany, fun-filled introduction to history-rich Plovdiv—one of the world’s oldest cities—on this Pokemon GO private tour through the Bulgarian culture hub. Enjoy hours of uninterrupted game time as you explore the attraction-packed streets of the city with your guide. Tours include insider tips and a complimentary sandwich and bottled water for lunch.

Rhodope Mountain is one of the most attractive, the most beautiful and magical places in Bulgaria, which conquers the hearts of travelers at first sight! This is a place of special charm, culture, soul - the place from where you don't want to leave! That is why it is even more valuable that you still have the opportunity to touch a unique craft that exists only in this region - a handmade national musical instrument - a bulgarian bagpipe with a unique sound! But that's not all - expecting you a unique surprise during our tour that will make you say WOW!!!!

Tour Plovdiv's Central area, where all the city's most significant landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Learn about Bulgaria's history from a local guide with insight into the country's culture. See ancient Roman and Thracian ruins, architecture and art from the Bulgarian Renaissance and learn about life in Bulgaria's rural past.

Venture to the Bulgarian capital on a private day trip from Plovdiv. Discover the history of Sofia, which stretches as far back as 7,000 years, as you listen to engaging commentary from your dedicated tour guide. See historic landmarks such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its gold dome, the Byzantine Church of St. Sophia, the Roman Church of St. George, and much more.

Water knows how to get on the path of the least resistance. It comes from above and reaches the depths of the Lower World. It connects the elements of the Universe vertically and horizontally and is never lost. It rotates in its cycle to rise up again and carries the collected from Down. And Down are the people with their thoughts, feelings, deeds, with their passions and sins, prayers and abominations. Water remembers and leads to God. In Bulgarian folklore, the water plays an essential role to unite the Universe. It comes from the Heavens and reaches the depths of the Underground world. It is on the border between Life and Death, Order and Chaos. That is why Bulgarian water has many names – alive, holy, sunny, silver, floral, silent, spoken, moon, love, good water… because water has a memory. This tour will follow the local faith of water. Natural springs loaded with miraculous value are waiting to share their unbelievable stories. Get your bottle and come to try its power!

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With this tour you will have the chance to visit the Bulgarian capital Sofia, while staying in Plovdiv. The tour starts at 9am when the guide will take you from your hotel. The traveling time to Sofia is about 2 hours. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. The most popular sights are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the second biggest on the Balkans, Saint George Rotunda- the oldest church in the town, dating back to the 4th century and Saint Sofia Basilica- the medieval symbol of Serdica, built in the 6th century. Other interesting places that will be seen are the Parliament, National Theater "Ivan Vazov"- one of the most beautiful buildings in the town, the former Royal Palace, the administration of the President, the mineral springs. The guided tour in the center is about 2 hours. Then you will have another 2 hours free time for lunch break and shopping and at 3pm you will depart back

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Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in the world and filled with history. Rather than carrying around bulky guidebooks, this small-group tour from Sofia tells you everything your need to know. You'll also visit the charming town of Koprivshtitsa, which retains atmosphere of the 19th-century Bulgarian National Revival period.

This tour is a great combination of nature and heritage. It starts at 9am when the guide will take you from your hotel and you will head to the nearby Rhodopi mountain. Your first stop will be at the remains of the old medieval Asen`s Fortress and its church. It is situated on a very vivid place from where you can see amazing panoramic views and take astonishing photos. After that, you will continue to the small mountain village of Bachkovo where you will visit the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria- Bachkovo monastery. It is famous for the icon of Virgin Marry, dating back to the 14th century, which is taught to be miraculous and thousands of people each year come to see it. Then you will go for a hike in the mountain. The trails starts just next to the monastery. The hiking is with moderate difficulty and takes about 1-2 hours. Finally, you will also have time for a lunch break in one of the traditional local restaurants.

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As a tour guide, I was always thinking that it is possible to make a tour on your own wherever you go and whatever you visit, but believe me it is not true. The experience you can get from someone local like me, who can tell you the history of the city and the county, and mainly answer to the questions you will have about the culture, customs, traditions, food and everyday life is unmeasurable and incomparable. We will go together through the most interesting places, most known and also unknown places, where you will be explained how life was before and how it is now. You will get the whole picture about the oldest town in Europe and I am sure in the end you will not want to leave the city. And if you ask me, what is the reason to do this, I would answer, like I always answer to people: "I do it for the smile of the people that can see shining in the end of the tour"

Bulgaria is home to two fascinating valleys - the Valley of the Thracian Kings, strewn with millenia-old tombs, and the Rose Valley, home to spacious rose fields. See ancient tombs, among which is the UNESCO protected Kazanlak tomb, known for its remarkable ceiling frescoes. Visit the beautiful Damascena Ethnographic Complex, where you'll learn all about the oil-giving rose and the centuries-old traditions surrounding its cultivation.

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Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are located on top of or at the foot of the longest mountain range in Bulgaria - The Balkan Range. Buzludzha is the most impressive monument of communist Bulgaria (from 1944 to 1989). Shipka Monument of Freedom and Shipka Memorial Church were built after and in memory of the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878. Golyama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb/temple was erected around 5-4 century BC by the ancient Thracian civilization inhabiting in huge numbers the Balkans at that time.

The Bulgarian Revival Period, also known as the Bulgarian Renaissance, has left a rich legacy of colorful architecture and historical artifacts. Koprivshtitsa is a town-museum that preserves that legacy. Its historic Old Town is home to many house-museums, each beautifully decorated in its own unque way. See reproductions of life in Bulgaria's rural past, traditional arts and crafts, and historical documents. Enjoy a walk in an architectural reserve and learn about the local culture.