The 12 Best Burgas Tours & Day Trips

1.VIP Catamaran 4 hour Activity with Snorkeling in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Sail from Old Nessebar on a VIP catamaran with pickup from Sunny Beach, a shaded seating area, sundeck, drinks, lunch, swimming, and snorkeling equipment. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. The cruise lasts about four hours, with transfers bringing the total outing to roughly five hours.

“Wonderful trip, highly recommended. All was marvelous - staff, service, ship, food and tour. Discover it your own! You won't regret it!”

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2.Return Boat Trip to St. Anastasia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Take a 40-minute ferry from Burgas to St. Anastasia Island, Bulgaria’s only inhabited island. Explore the medieval monastery and museum, use the English e-guide, sip garden-made herbal tea, and enjoy free time for views or a picnic. The three-hour trip includes return boat transport but no guide or meals.

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3.Stone Forest Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Travel from Varna by jeep or SUV to Pobiti Kamani, Bulgaria’s eerie Stone Forest. Guide Pavel Lechev explains its geology, legends, and history, then gives you time to walk among pillars up to 7 meters high and watch the sunset.

“The guide is responsible and helpful. The tour organization is good.”

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4.Visit the Unique & Only Bulgarian Black Sea Island Saint Anastasia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

You will cruise from Burgas to Saint Anastasia Island, Bulgaria’s only inhabited Black Sea island. Allow 2 to 4 hours for the outing, including about 2 hours on the island. Expect sea views, a church, museum, swimming near the port, and a small beach bar, with a maximum group size of 15.

“We were not given clear instructions about the ticketing process and that we needed a paper ticket for boarding. We were at the pickup location an hour early and had ample time to do that, but instead ended up at the back of the line when I had to leave to go back to get the paper ticket. There were also about 40 kids and parents going on some type of field trip and they took away from our experience because they dominated all the spaces. The trip was supposed to be limited to a smaller number. We never knew the travel time to the island, what exactly we could…”

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5.Ravadinovo Castle Unseen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $33

Visit Ravadinovo Castle near Bulgaria’s Black Sea with private support, an audio guide in English, Russian, or Bulgarian, and a digital guide for your group. The castle admission is included, while nearby resort, beach, town, and aquapark stops are described only in broad terms.

“Get the entrance only ticket. This was double the price. This is not all-inclusive. There is no "unseen" element to this.”

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6.Self-Guided Sand Festival in Burgas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $10Best value

Visit Burgas’ annual sand sculpture festival independently with a downloadable e-guide covering the event’s history, route, and logistics. You set the pace, usually spending 3 to 5 hours around Severen Plaj and the Pantheon area. Entrance is separate and paid on site.

“We wasn’t able to get there until quite late due to other travelling so lighting wasn’t great, I would suggest going in the day. The level of sculpture is awesome, very detailed for Sand!! Was full of familiar characters from movies and kids cartoRead more”

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7.Kamchia river kayaking day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Paddle the calm Kamchia River near Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast on a private four-hour tour for your group. You’ll receive beginner instruction, explore forest-lined water, and finish with photos or video. Guide Eli may lead the outing, with pickup arranged by minibus or car.

“No experience....fancy...despite availability .. The booking process was not optimal.... I want to book and pay... need code....I don't know where...contact hotline....were trying... but couldn't arrange hotel pickup like on the Website... write back and forth and then paid and later received a,rejection from guide...anticipation and 1 hour for NOTHINGAuto-translated”

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8.Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71

Meet in Burgas for a private one-hour tasting of four Bulgarian wines with a professional sommelier. You’ll sample traditional appetizers, learn practical tasting tips, and finish back at the meeting point near Burgas and the Sea Garden.

“The online description specifically states the tasting takes place in Burgas, Bulgaria and there is a lunch or dinner time option. I called to confirm, and Viator confirmed the info. We booked less than a day ahead. The email said the tour is in Nessebar, Bulgaria, 40 kilometers from Burgas and 45 minutes away. Along with a 4 pm start time. I am now disputing the charge as the city and start time are entirely different from the web page.”

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9.Private One-way Transfer Bourgas Airport to Hotel or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Meet your English-speaking driver at Burgas Airport, then ride directly to your Bourgas hotel in a private, modern vehicle. The transfer takes about 20 minutes, includes up to one hour of waiting, a meeting sign, Wi-Fi in some vehicles, and support around the clock.

“I cant recommend this service enough! They keep regular contact and keep you fully informed of when and where you will be picked up. They never late in-fact always early and happy to attend earlier if you wanted. Very professional and friendly service.”

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10.Southern Black Sea Quad Bikes Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $106

You’ll ride a quad on an approximately 12-mile off-road route near Kableshkovo, with access to scenery around Sozopol, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, and Pomorie. Equipment is included, drivers must be at least 16, and a private booking keeps the outing limited to your group. Single-rider ATVs cost extra.

“Amazing Quad bike ride out on dirt track, beautiful hills and got some great photos. Team was friendly and very helpful.”

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11.4 Hour Introduction to Sailing Experience near Sozopol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet Kamen and his partner at Camping Zlatna Ribka for a four-hour sailing lesson on the Black Sea. You will learn boat safety, practice sailing under guidance, visit a nearby island, and enjoy a BBQ picnic on the return. The boat carries no more than five people.

“I gave this experience to my girlfriend for her birthday and we agreed that it was the highlight of our week-long stay in Sozopol. Kamen and his girlfriend are extremely nice and really do everyrhing to provide a wonderful trip. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to sail in the Black Sea, beginners and experts alike.”

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12.Bourgas Airport – Sunny Beach | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus Service | Book Now

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Meet your private driver at Burgas Airport’s arrivals exit, skip the taxi queue, and ride about 30 minutes to your Sunny Beach hotel. Your booking includes parking, luggage help, and up to one hour of free waiting for flight delays. Confirm oversized luggage and return pickup details before you travel.

“We ordered a private transfer from Burgas airport to Sunny Beach and one from Sunny Beach to the airport on the day of our departure. The pick up from the airport to Sunny Beach went well, the driver was nice, gave us some good recommendations. On the way back, hoRead more”

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