Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province

May 15, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив, pronounced ['pɫovdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, with a city population of 341,567 as of 2015 and 675,586 in the greater metropolitan area. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established; it is said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe.
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1. Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery

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Discover the town of Plovdiv- one of the oldest existing settlements in world! 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. See the recently uncovered early Christian mosaics dating back to the 4th century! Plovdiv itself will be a European capital of culture in 2019.  In the afternoon, you will go to the Bachkovo monastery- the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria, established in the 11th century. It is famous for the icon of Virgin Marry, which is taught to be miraculous and thousands of people each year come to see it.  Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Inclusions: Professional private driver- guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Transportation by an A/C car with free Wi Fi, Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv, A visit to the Bachkovo Monastery

Exclusions: Food & personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By sara26387

its amazing trip i would like to do it again thanks for mr dimitar really nice communication thanks alot

2. Plovdiv Sightseeing private walking tour

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, ul. "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov" 2, 4000 Tsentar, Plovdiv, Bulgaria Plovdiv Trips
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Plovdiv is the oldest still living city in Europe inhabited since 6000 years B. C. Famous historical monuments include the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, the charming Old Town with many National Revival period houses, the Djumaia mosque etc.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: House-museums ticket (3 EURO), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

3. Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Shipka Memorial Church - private tour from Plovdiv

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Explore the picturesque Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, boasting of many historical monuments including the imposing medieval fortress Tsarevets and the nearby Arbanassi - one of Bulgaria's most remarkable historic villages.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: Tsarevets Fortress (3 EUR) - optional, Church of the Nativity of Christ entrance fee (3 EUR), Konstantsalieva house entrance fee (3 EUR), Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

4. Koprivshtitsa - private day tour from Plovdiv

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Walk along the narrow cobbled streets of Koprivshtitsa - a charming historic town, one of the main centres of the heroic April Uprising against the Turks in 1876. Koprivshtitsa is also known for its authentic architecture from the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19-th century.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: House-museums ticket (3 EURO), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

5. Private Plovdiv Bachkovo Monastery & Assen's Fortress Day Trip from Sofia

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Only one day will make it possible to visit three of the most important landmarks in Bulgaria – the Old Town of Plovdiv (1,5 hour drive from Sofia along the motorway), Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress with a professional private local guide only for you. Very in-depth private tour with all attractions entry included.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off, Professional local guide, All entrance fees, E-guide with all sights info for your convenience, Flexible starting time

Exclusions: Personal expenses & insurance, Food and drinks

Reviewed By atharyn7

All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.

6. Sofia - private day tour from Plovdiv

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Discover the capital and largest city of Bulgaria - Sofia. Popular tourist landmarks are the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the early Byzantine Church of St. Sophia, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Russian church, the late Roman Church of St. George, etc.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

7. Rila Monastery - private day tour from Plovdiv

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Nestled in the imposing Rila Mountains Rila Monastery is the most famous landmark in the country, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. "The Holy Rila Retreat" founded in 10-th century is also the largest Bulgarian monastery and most visited tourist site in the country.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: Rila Monastery museum (4 EUR) - optional, Hrelio's tower (2,50 EUR) - optional, Optional visit of St. Ivan Rilski cave - 5 EURO per group, Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

8. Starosel Thracian Temple and Hisarya spa resort - private day tour from Plovdiv

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Near Starosel village discover the largest Thracian temple-tomb from 4-5 centuries B.C. belonging to a Thracian ruler. Visit the peaceful spa resort town Hisarya, famous for its hot mineral springs, significant Roman remains, green parks and swimming pools.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: Starosel Thracian temple (1,50 EUR), Hisarya museum (0,50 EUR), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By I2045NZelif

Kamen is a wonderful guide. We spent a full day together in a private tour to Trigrad. Kamen posseses complete mastery and is full of surprises about Bulgaria. (He's a really nice guy, too). Travelling to Plovdiv for any reason? I highly reccomend spending some time with Kamen to show you around.

9. Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

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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!

Inclusions: Full private transportation with pick up & drop off (if the privately-guided option is chosen), Professional local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen), All entrance fees (if the privately-guided option is chosen), Personalized e-guide with all sights info for your convenience (if the self-guided option is chosen)

Exclusions: Private expenses & insurance

Reviewed By atharyn7

All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.

10. Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv

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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.

Inclusions: All transportation, Wine tasting of 3 wines, Professional local guide, E-guide with sights info for your convenience

Exclusions: Private expenses & insurance

Reviewed By atharyn7

All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.

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