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Plovdiv- Shuttle Day Tour from Sofia: Explore Europe's Oldest Settlement and its Unique Heritage
4.6
198 Ratings
Sofia
Embark on a day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest settlement. Discover its rich heritage, stroll along the longest pedestrian street, explore the Revival old town, and visit the Roman theater. Join a guided tour and enjoy free time to explore on your own.
Embark on a day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest settlement. Discover its rich heritage, stroll along the longest pedestrian street, explore the Revival old town, and visit the Roman theater. Join a guided tour and enjoy free time to explore on your own.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - The meeting point for the tour is Behild Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at 8:45. The departure is at 9am. Please be on time!
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - The meeting point for the tour is Behild Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at 8:45. The departure is at 9am. Please be on time!
What's Included
- English-speaking driver or guide (depends on option chosen)
- Group tour experience
- Guided sightseeing in Plovdiv’s core (if option selected)
- Included transportation
- English-speaking driver or guide (depends on option chosen)
- Group tour experience
- Guided sightseeing in Plovdiv’s core (if option selected)
- Included transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting day journey to Plovdiv, Europe’s most ancient inhabited city. Appreciate the hill landscapes, stroll along the lengthiest pedestrian road in Europe, wander through the distinctive Old town showing the Revival architectural style, and gaze at the Roman theatre. Get insights into the town’s rich history from your local tour guide. In…
Embark on an exciting day journey to Plovdiv, Europe’s most ancient inhabited city. Appreciate the hill landscapes, stroll along the lengthiest pedestrian road in Europe, wander through the distinctive Old town showing the Revival architectural style, and gaze at the Roman theatre. Get insights into the town’s rich history from your local tour guide. In Plovdiv, expect about 2 hours of guided exploration and approximately 2 hours of leisure time.
- Rough terrain- please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
Location
Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
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The meeting point for the tour is BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, near to cafe La Cathedrale. Ask for travel agency City Tour. Please be there at 8:45am.
The van departs at 9am and will not wait for you if you are late.
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wd78fMztq9pXKggU7
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(198 Ratings)
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Rb545
Feb 10, 2025
Great day tour from Sofia not to be missed! - Really great tour and guide. Easy to find the meeting point and very simple to book. The guide, Tuni, was really informative and took us to a lot of great places in the old town we might have missed, and gave us the history and background of Plovdiv and the buildings. He also gave great reccomendations for eating and where else to visit. 10/10 would reccomend
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Ignacio_f
Jan 27, 2025
A hidden gem loaded with history - Beautiful city well worth a visit. This tour (from Sofia) is for one day, but you have plenty of time to explore the old town and the shopping area. Our guide (and driver) Maria, is a great professional and a very nice person. My wife and I were lucky enough to be seated next to her in the van, so we had a fantastic time on the road, as well as in the city.
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Charmaine
Jan 16, 2025
Plovdiv, Make sure to book this day trip! - We booked a day trip to Plovdiv as heard great things about the oldest city in Europe!
We met with our tour guide Tuni whom was very welcoming and friendly. We were very lucky to be in a group of 4 travellers. It was snowing so we knew it was going to be a full on day but was looking forward to learning about Plovdiv.
Tuni drove us safely to Plovdiv and kept the van a good temperature as it was very cold outside.
Upon arrival, Tuni introduced us to the city and gave us some interesting background history on Plovdiv. Then we spent the next few hours visiting various houses in the village, and learning about the rich culture.
We enjoyed lunch at a great restaurant and also enjoyed a Turkish coffee in the afternoon.
It was a great informative day and very interesting to learn about the history.
The houses are beautiful and I highly recommend this trip.
Thanks again to our tour guide Tuni!!
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Travel36085634258
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing Tour with Tuni! - I had such a great time exploring Plovdiv with Tuni as our guide! He’s super knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor, which made the whole tour really fun and engaging. You can tell he loves what he does, and his energy made the day fly by. Highly recommend!
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Edwindevassyk
Dec 31, 2024
Totally recommended!!! - Plovdiv was amazing with exceptional views and history. Our tour guide, Tuni did a great job giving us witty explanations about the history of Plovdiv and kept us engaged throughout the tour with his humour and energy. His expertise and engaging storytelling brought the experience to life. Would highly recommend the tour!
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Elisacd7476el
Dec 30, 2024
Great experience! - Tuni led our group around the city of Plovdiv with experience and sympathy, actively involving the group.
The only flaw, that the time available after the part with the guide is very little.
But great value for money!
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Hiromik970
Dec 30, 2024
Nice experience in old city in Provdiv - My guide, Tuni was awesome!
He had a lot of humor and very caring.
Worth taking city tour Sofia!
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Squirreloncrack
Dec 24, 2024
Worth it! - Our tour of Plovdiv was absolutely fantastic! Special thanks to our guide, Tuni, for his expertise and engaging storytelling, which truly brought the experience to life. Highly recommend the tour!
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Elenasamaritani
Jan 3, 2025
Travel to Sofia - I was in Sofia for about 4 days in December with my family. I really liked the city, it is alive, there are many nice and cheap places to eat. Very nice Christmas markets. Beautiful churches. However, I recommend going in spring both to admire the beautiful mountain views of the surroundings and because in winter it does a lot even if with the snow it is all very impressive. I recommend the excursion to the monastery of Rila and the 7 lakes, also the one to do in spring, I did it with snow!
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Senthilvel_k
Dec 11, 2024
A Memorable Day Trip to Plovdiv: A Blend of History and Modern Charm - Plovdiv makes for an excellent side trip from Sofia, offering a captivating mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty. The journey takes about two hours each way; we left promptly at 9 AM (arrival was requested 40 minutes prior) and returned by 6 PM, making it a comfortable day outing.
Be prepared for plenty of walking, with some uneven surfaces and slopes, as the Old Town is characterized by cobblestone streets and a slightly hilly terrain. The Old Town itself is a highlight, featuring fascinating historical ruins, beautifully preserved old mansions, and fantastic panoramic city views.
The tour concluded at the modern Main Street, bustling with restaurants and shopping spots, making for a perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary vibrancy. While the guide covered all the basics well, a more engaging storytelling approach would have made the experience even better.
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