Top Plovdiv Tours by Duration

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.

Explore the Plovdiv countryside without the stress of planning on a private half-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your local accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers an inside perspective on the region often unheard by visitors. Highlights include a private winery tour and complimentary tastings, a traditional Bulgarian lunch, and the option to visit local historic landmarks.

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.

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!

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.

Explore the Rhodope Mountains on horseback on this guided 2-day tour. Depart from your hotel in Plovdiv and make your way to the village of Galabovo. Learn about the horses and suite up with your saddle and safety equipment. Trot and gallop through forests and down paths. Spend the night in a local bungalow and take advantage of a luggage transfer to lighten your load.

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.

An amazing way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia is the Plovdiv <==> Sofia Wine Shuttle with two wine stops along the way and a delicious lunch. Your friendly and competent Tour Leader/Driver will make sure that you get from your pick-up point in Plovdiv to your drop-off point in Sofia. Spend the day tasting 10 Bulgarian wines (5 per winery), trying Bulgarian dishes and enjoying the company of each other and the people at the wineries. Join the wine shuttle from Plovdiv to Sofia - a fun way to travel!

Start the day with a hotel pick-up from your Tour Leader at 9 am. Head south-east towards Harmanli and the greek border to visit a small and unknown wine region in Bulgaria called Sakar. In this region, the wineries are small, family-owned and intimate. We visit a winery and are welcomed inside by the winemaker/owner, who will tell us the story behind the wine cellar and give us a guided tasting of a selection of their wines. We make a stop at a regional tasting center for lunch accompanied by a selection of wines from another family wine producer from the region. Head back to Plovdiv in the late afternoon/early evening with a smile on your face and memories to last a lifetime! Drop-off at your hotel/AirBnN/Rental Apartment!

The Stone City of Perperikon is one of the most fascinating archeological complexes in Bulgaria. Our tour gives you a first-hand account of its excavation from one of the archeologists who discovered it. First inhabited in the 6th millennium BC, it grew into a prolific city under the rulership of the ancient Thracians. It was continuously inhabited by many cultures over the centuries, until its eventual destruction at the hands of the invading Ottoman turks. The stone city was rediscovered and excavated at the turn of the century, and it is now open to the public. Visitors can walk through its very streets and see the remains of tombs, buildinds, forts and sacred structures belonging to multiple time periods.

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.

Discover the wines and craft beers of the Plovdiv region on this fun afternoon trip starting at 1 pm! Enjoy a wine experience at a local winery and learn more about the local varieties of the region, wine making technology and the history behind Bulgarian wine. Your winery visit ends with a tasting of five (5) wines. Visit a cultural site in Plovdiv region! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at a local craft brewery located in a rural area outside of Plovdiv, learn all about the beer making process from the brew master and enjoy a few beers in the fresh air. After a full afternoon of wines, beers, a cultural experience, tasty appetizers and fun moments, we head back to Plovdiv. Drop-off wherever you want at about 18.30!

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

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.

Embark on this journey through one of the most picturesque roads in the Rhodopes. Visit the second biggest monastery in the country and hear the incredible stories that are hiding within its confines. This tour will give you a unique opportunity to indulge in the traditional lifestyle of Rhodope people and to experience their food culture. Stopping at Shiroka Laka village, you will be introduced to the authentic architecture of the houses there. Our hosts will welcome you to take a look at the beautiful wood carved ceilings adorning the interiors of these monuments of history. Shiroka Laka is also famous as the birthplace of the unique folklore Rhodope music. After enjoying your specially prepared organic lunch, we will head back to Plovdiv passing through the scenic road of Vacha Dam. There, you will have the time to relax and drink your afternoon cup of tea/coffee while admiring the breathtaking view of the dam in front of you.

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.

As one of the world's oldest cities, Plovdiv is filled with fascinating history. Rather than carrying around a bulky guidebook, embark on a private tour with a guide who can tell you everything you need to know while taking you to such sites as the The Roman Theater of Philippopolis and the Singing Fountains.

This tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the Black Sea part of Strandzha Mountain through its local food, fresh fish, and mussels, through the local people, fishermen, and farmers, to feel the mystique of the mountain and the breeze of the sea. Get to know the Black Sea coast not only as a place to relax but also as a delicious gastronomic destination. The focus of our tour is the sea and seafood. We will meet the rare breed of real people with big hearts and foreheads streaked by the sea breeze, who have lived here for centuries, hunting and producing our food.

This is an unique product offering you to experience horse riding in the Thracian Valley and the Valley of Roses. Jump on a horse and get guided for your best trek ever in the area.

The tour departs at 9 a.m. from your hotel to the charming town of Koprivshtitsa, with its fascinating history and authentic 19th century architecture. Spend the day at leisure in this small and picturesque town situated in Central Bulgaria among the slopes of "Stara Planina" Mountain that carries a specific spirit of tranquillity and eternity. Inside the houses - museums from the National Revival Period you will explore works of art, fine fretwork, household weaves and embroidery, national costumes and typical Bulgarian jewellery as well as authentic furniture from 150 years ago. Learn about the dramatic Bulgarian History from your professional guide and get the chance to visit the original houses of the heroes of the April Uprising. You will also have free time for lunch in a traditional local restourant. The expected return in Plovdiv is at about 4- 5pm.

Tempting wine journey to explore one of the most modern wineries in Bulgaria situated at the foothill of the Rhodope Mountains. The local wine experts combine millennia of experience with the latest wine making technologies to create top notch wines. Some 5000 years ago the ancient Thracians inhabiting the territory of the present-day Bulgarian lands began to grow vines and make wine. Nowadays Bulgaria produces some of the finest wines in the world and is a reviving country on the global wine market. Local Bulgarian sorts of wines as Mavrud, Melnik, Gamza, Dimiat, Rubin and more are famous around the world and have won many international awards.

This tour encompasses some of the Rhodope mountains’ most mysterious natural and archeological wonders. It is said that a powerful mystical energy surrounds the area, drawing spiritualists from all over the world. Their cultural and historical significance alone makes them well worth the visit. Starting from the Mostovo area, we will explore the ancient Thracian sanctuary of Belintash – a discovery unique in the territory of Bulgaria. Its deep historical significance, mysterious origin and the spectacular natural rock formations it rests upon make it one of the most beautiful areas in Bulgaria. We’ll then head for Krastova Gora, or “Crucifix Forest”, a spiritual place known for its many crucifixes and churches, some of which are said to heal ailments.

Discover the natural wonders of the Red Wall Nature Reserve on this full-day tour from Sofia. Hike through the Rhodope Mountains, enjoy spectacular views of the wild orchid fields and Slivodolsko Padalo waterfall, then visit the magnificent Bachkovo Monastery and admire the ancient monuments of Plovdiv.