Top Plovdiv Sightseeing Tours

On this 2,5 hour tour, you will have the chance to explore both the modern and old parts of the city of Plovdiv. You will learn about its century-old history, beautiful architecture, and unique spirit. The tour will cover all must-see city attractions.

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.

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.

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.

Deep in Bulgaria’s Valley of the Roses, the Damascena Ethnographic Complex is devoted to the ancient art of distilling rose oil and rosewater. Particularly during the Rose Festival in early June, lines can be long. Book ahead to discover the gardens and distillery, taste rose jam, honey, liqueur, and brandy, and inhale the delicate scent of rose essential oils: An e-guide in your language keeps you informed.

Make the most of your time in Bulgaria and embark on a combo tour to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa from Sofia. Discover the more than 7,000-year-old history of the region as you embark on a walking tour through Plovdiv and hear stories of Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Bulgarians. Then, head to Koprivshtitsa to admire the 19th-century architecture and learn about the liberation of Bulgaria before heading back to Sofia.

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.

Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in Plovdiv for the unique Roman sights and heritage. Very flexible and easy for the customer.

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.

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.

The 1 hour option shows you the downpart beauty of the eco path and it's more for complete beginners and intermediate riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

Get a fresh look at historic Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s cultural capital, on this private guided walking tour that hits the highlights but throws in plenty of surprises too. See the Roman Theater, 14th-century Djumaya Mosque, Bulgarian Revival mansions, and so much more, then enjoy the galleries and cafés of artsy Kapana. You don’t need to enter any attractions, but if you choose to tickets are at your expense.

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.

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 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.

This is a 1:30 hour option that brings you to the Cascades waterfalls along the Canyon of Waterfalls eco path. It's good for complete beginners, intermediate and expert riders. We take a different approach to the waterfalls depending on your skills and riding level. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten-track horse riding?

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.

We are taking you on a virtual tour of the second largest city in Bulgaria - Plovdiv. The European capital of culture for 2019 is truly breathtaking, full of rich history Plovdiv would enchant you even virtually. We shall do our best to present you everything in 1 hours time with secrets from the guides, lots of story telling and taking you around all the most important sights. A total of 17 sights would be explored and you would understand why Plovdiv is one of the best spots to explore in Bulgaria. This virtual tour would make you want and need more information for Bulgaria. You would have the opportunity to ask questions and make this as a discussion in the end. Are you ready?

Explore Plovdiv on a bike – one of the oldest cities in the world! In Bulgaria, Plovdiv is well-known as “the cyclist’s city”. We’ll be zooming in and out while visiting Plovdiv’s most famous and not so famous places. Together we’ll embark on a bicycles adventure and ride around the city just like the locals do! With our bikes, we’ll be able to reach most neighborhoods. We’ll ride on Maritza’s riverbank, next to the Rowing canal, into the parks. We can go extreme biking or just enjoy the tourist’s area. Our bikes tour will bring you many emotions and uniquely local experience which you’ll remember long after you’ve gone back home! Come! Spend a lovely day of cycling throughout Plovdiv! Lots of sightseeing exploration is waiting for you.

Do not pay hundreds for your organization of a tour in Bulgaria. We are here to help you. With this product you get our expert knowledge of organization and logistics at the lowest price. We shall advise you and construct the best itinerary which suits your budget, needs and people in your group or individual travel. We charge 1 fixed fee for the whole organization which you have the opportunity to buy from us on supplier prices (the lowest available) or call yourself the businesses involved. Full support from us with at least 1 person responsible for you throughout your tour, no matter of the duration. Fully customizable until you are happy with all. That's a product like no other. Take advantage of it, we are here to help and support you for stress-free tour or activity at your own pace!

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!!!!

The Smolyan lakes are unique creation of the nature. It's totally worth exploring them. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past there used to be around 20 lakes.