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The 15 Best Plovdiv Tours & Day Trips

43 tours  ·  from $11

The old town is free to wander, so the money goes on the guide who explains it and the transport that gets you there. These 15 cover the Roman theatre, the Revival houses and the Rhodope sites south of the city, priced and timed.

Private city walking tour of Plovdiv - Starting at Plovdiv Municipality
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Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

1.Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184Our pick

Walk from Plovdiv’s central square through Kapana and the Old Town to Nebet Tepe and the Ancient Theatre. A private English-speaking guide covers Roman ruins, Ottoman houses, churches, and local stories. Guide Niki is specifically praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”

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Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery, Asen Fortress, & Bridges Tour - Asen’s Fortress and the church above Asenovgrad
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Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery, Asen Fortress, & Bridges Tour

2.Bachkovo Monastery, Asen Fortress, & Bridges Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $131

Travel from Plovdiv into the Rhodope Mountains with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with time for a local lunch. Guides such as Stoyan and Kamen are praised for clear English, strong history knowledge, and flexible pacing.

“Absolutely amazing! Stoyan is such a warm and knowledgable person. I learnt so much about Bulgarian history and culture. He even helped me gather juniper berries for a friend. A wonderful tour, highly recommended. Thank you Stoyan!”

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Plovdiv: Guided Walking Tour - The Roman theater puts ancient Plovdiv first
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Plovdiv: Guided Walking Tour

3.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Walk Plovdiv with a live English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the Roman theater, Roman Stadium, Kapana, Old Town, and pedestrian street. Guides such as Bibiana and Sonya bring local stories to the route, which includes cobblestones and steep sections.

“Sonya was a wonderful guide, very friendly , polite and informative. A great tour showing lots of great spots/ areas. Would highly recommend.”

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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv - Plovdiv’s Revival Old Town in 15 minutes
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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

4.Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start near the Monument of the Unification at 10 a.m. and spend about three hours tasting Bulgarian treats at markets, bakeries, tea shops, and other local stops. Guides Iliya and Daniel add stories about Plovdiv’s culture and past, with the walk ending near the Mosque and Roman Stadium.

“Our tour guide Ilya was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave us excellent insights on Plovdiv. The food along all of the stops was fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Plovdiv!”

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Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv - Bachkovo Monastery, icons, and painted walls
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Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

5.Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $134

Leave Plovdiv for a private, English-language trip through the Rhodope Mountains. Visit Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges with a local guide such as Kamen, Christian, or Stoyan. Expect door-to-door transport, mountain scenery, Bulgarian history, and some uneven walking.

“All the points of interest were very unique and exciting to visit. Our guide, Dimitar, was extremely personable and delighted us with his experience and knowledge. An amazing day, thanks Dimitar!”

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Plovdiv: Guided Walking Tour - The Roman theater puts ancient Plovdiv first
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Plovdiv guided walking tour

6.Plovdiv guided walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Start at Plovdiv’s Ancient East Gate and walk through the Old Town with an English-speaking guide. Boris is one named guide on the team. Expect live history, monument context, practical tips, and a finish near the Roman Stadium, with entry fees extra.

“Boris was very knowledgeable and engaging with everyone during the tour. I enjoyed the tour very much!”

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Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv - Asen’s Fortress and the climb above Asenovgrad
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Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

7.Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Travel from Plovdiv with an English-speaking guide to Asen’s Fortress and 11th-century Bachkovo Monastery. Expect a small group of up to eight, hotel pickup, striking Rhodope views, Orthodox art, and optional monastery refectory or nature-walk visits.

“We visited the Assenov Fortress and the Bachkovo Monastery, starting from our hotel in Plovdiv. For us, it was an unforgettable experience that was at once fascinating and fun, in equal measures. We learned a great deal from our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Kalina, who was smart, patient and attentive to our every need. She herself was well traveled and versed in local history, tradition and lore, and thus, we believe, she understood how to make an experience for clients like us. We offer her our highest recommendation.”

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From Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress Tour - Reaching Asen’s Fortress above Asenovgrad
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From Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress Tour

8.Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Travel from Plovdiv with an English-speaking driver-guide to Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery. See medieval frescoes, the 11th-century Virgin Mary icon, a vast panoramic mural, and the 17th-century paintings at Mary’s Assumption Church. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and parking are included.

“The Tour was excelent, with excelent guide, with a lot of information and useful Quirks, recomanded tour to see 2 musts in plovdiv”

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Plovdiv: Valley of the Thracian Kings Guided Day Trip - The two-hour road to the Valley of the Thracian Kings
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Plovdiv: Valley of the Thracian Kings Guided Day Trip

9.Valley of the Thracian Kings Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Travel from Plovdiv with a small group of up to eight, visiting the Kazanlak royal tomb, five Thracian burial sites, Roman Augusta Trayana, the Museum of Religions, and Neolithic houses. Guides such as Ivo, Ivano, Lubo, and Krasi bring Bulgaria’s long past to life.

“This was an amazing trip. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Lubo was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Bulgaria. Lubo taught us so much about the fascinating history of Bulgaria. He took us to 5 tombs, 1 museum, the oldest preserved Neolithic settlement and the Mosque/Church museum. Along with all of those wonderful places and the history of Bulgaria Lubo took us to eat at a wonderful local restaurant. He had us try some amazing local food. This was by far one of the best tours and guides we have ever had. I wish all tours and guides were all this passionate about…”

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Plovdiv: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Ancient Theater and the houses of Old Plovdiv
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Plovdiv: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour

10.Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Walk Old Plovdiv independently with audio commentary in nine languages. Follow a circular route from the Roman Stadium through the Ancient Theater, Armenian Church Museum, Nebet Tepe, Roman mosaics, and Trakart. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and internet access.

“Unfortunately we couldn’t do the walk , the sun was dangerously hot for our party and we couldn’t have managed it. Suggest being allowed to use the audio guides after 5pm when it was cooler .”

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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress - Asen’s Fortress and the hilltop church
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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

11.Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Leave Plovdiv with Lyuben for a private, air-conditioned trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress. See a 14th-century icon, colorful monastery frescoes, a medieval church, and sweeping views toward the Rhodope Mountains in about three hours.

“Our guide was nice and polite but didn’t explain much about the fortress and church that we visited. We wish we would have learned some of the history of these amazing spots.”

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E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View - Riding an electric motorcycle in mountain country
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E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View

12.E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride an electric off-road motorcycle from Plovdiv into the Rhodope Mountains with guide Martin. You’ll visit Momina Skala for views of Kalinchen dol canyon, stop at Markovo Reservoir, and see Sveti Atanas Chapel. The private trip lasts 3 to 5 hours and suits riders aged 12 to 60.

“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”

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Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia - Pickup from your Plovdiv address
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Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia

13.Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Plovdiv to Sofia in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and help with luggage. True Drivers can collect you from a convenient Plovdiv address and plan around airport arrival or departure times. The service takes about one to two hours.

“We booked the transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv but also the return and our transfer from our Sofia hotel to the airport. The 3 trips were perfect. Drivers were on time; if anything ahead of time. The communication with the company was exceptionally good. Every concern was answered fast and clear. A reminder was sent the previous day and also 15 mins before the scheduled time with the name of the driver, vehicle etc. The cars were very good, clean; each seat with a bottle of water and wipes, if needed. Resuming, we are really impressed with this company; their professionalism and great prices. We support any small company trying…”

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Plovdiv: Old Town Guided Walking Tour & Audioguide & Museum - Starting at Ramada Trimontium and entering Roman Plovdiv
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Plovdiv: Old Town Guided Walking Tour & Audioguide & Museum

14.Old Town Guided Walking Tour & Audioguide & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Meet your English-speaking guide near Ramada Trimontium for a 2 to 2.5-hour walk through Plovdiv’s Roman and Ottoman sights, churches, museums, and Old Town houses. You receive headphones and an audio guide in your language, letting you explore each stop at a comfortable distance.

“Fantástico! Natalia es una guía excepcional: cómo solamente estábamos dos españoles ese día para el tour, nos dió la explicación de todo el recorrido en español, lo que es de agradecer porque cuando lo contratamos se especificaba que era en inglés, con la audioguía en español. Hizo todo el recorrido muy ameno y estuvo solicita a responder todas nuestras dudas. Recomendable 100%”

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Food Walk Plovdiv: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour - The market is the heart of the walk
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Food Walk Plovdiv: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour

15.Food Walk Plovdiv: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide Daniel or another local guide at Unification Square for a three-hour walk through Plovdiv’s markets and eateries. Sample banitsa, mekitsa, airyan, sausages, spreads, honey, fruit, and more, with a group capped at 10 people.

“Food tour był świetnym doświadczeniem! Nasz przewodnik (o ile dobrze pamiętam, Liam) przygotował bardzo ciekawy sposób przekazania wiedzy. Nie zabrakło wizyty na lokalnym targu z zapewnionym budżetem i zabawną próbą dogadania się po bułgarsku, co pozwoliło lepiej poczuć codzienność mieszkańców. Do tego quiz o produktach i ich ciekawostkach sprawił, że wszystko było angażujące i pełne niespodzianek. Spacer po tradycyjnych miejscach Płowdiwu z charakterystycznymi przekąskami i daniami był przepyszny i inspirujący. Jesteśmy naprawdę bardzo zadowoleni i polecamy tę wycieczkę z całego serca! ☺️”

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