Buzludzha Monument and East Block Aviation: A Glimpse into Bulgaria's Communist Past

Explore Bulgaria’s communist past with a visit to the iconic Buzludzha Monument and the impressive East Block aviation industry. Discover the history and grandeur of this era on a captivating tour.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Buzludzha Monument - At 08:00 your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Plovdiv and will have around 2 hours drive to our first point of interest- Buzludzha monument, which is one of the most notable from the socialist period After approximately a 3-hour scenic drive we will reach Buzludzha monument. It was erected in 1981 to…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for an expedition through Bulgaria’s colourful past, with an emphasis on the renowned Buzludzha Monument and the remarkable accomplishments of the Eastern Block aviation sector. Constructed during the late 1970s, the Buzludzha Monument is an emblem of Bulgaria’s erstwhile communism and is an essential stop for those fascinated by the nation’s…

Location
Buzludzha Monument
Central Stara Planina
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rodrigo_j
Jun 28, 2024
Don't miss this tour from Plovdiv! - Amazing all-day tour, great interesting guide explaining everything, open and patient. Really grateful for this tour.
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Vincentpinner
May 19, 2024
Memorable day trip in Bulgaria - Had an amazing day out with Adrian yesterday . Visit to Buzludzha Monument (need to see it to believe it). A stop for a walk around the charming town of Dimitrograd with its many parks and soviet Baroque architecture, a spot of delicious lunch at a pavement cafe (vegi for me) . Next off to the fascinating Plovdiv Museum Of Aviation with its collection of mainly military aircraft. The trip was around 10 hours , mountains , pretty villages , fields of vines , fields of rose, storks nesting on telegraph poles, horses and carts and bit of Lada spotting. A perfect day out. My guide Ardian was lots of fun, highly informed and great to chat with a guy you would really want to hang out with .Thanks !!
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Guide20194246295
Mar 6, 2024
Best experience in Bulgaria! - Best experience in Bulgaria! If you like Soviet brutalism, then you will be served with the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party, and Dimitrograd. I loved this excursion, and the guide had lots of interesting things to tell about the Soviet era. I highly recommend!
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Mikept7567gg
Sep 11, 2023
Great experience with a very knowledgeable guide - I had the pleasure of doing this tour with Adrian. To say that he knows what he's talking about would be an understatement. He is a walking history book, not afraid of voicing his opinions, but always in a respectful manner. Great guy. Seeing Buzludzha was awesome, as was the walk through Dimitrovgrad with its socialist buildings. The Museum of Aviation was a nice bonus, and he arranged a guide to walk me through it. She was good, but to be perfectly honest, I would also have been happy to explore it on my own. Very nice trip!
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Bj_s
Jun 15, 2023
Bucket list item ticked off! Fantastic guide and Company. - Awesome trip and a bucket list item ticked off! Great experience from the initial booking to the communication with the operator. It’s a long day with a lot of driving but the car was very comfortable. Can’t speak highly enough of our guide ‘Evo’ who even though is very young was so incredibly knowledgeable of every single aspect of not only the monuments but of Bulgaria. It’s very clear he loves this country and I feel like I learnt so much about a country I knew nothing about!
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