Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia

Recommended by 92% of travelers

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Sofia, Bulgaria

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap Sofia for a day trip to the beautiful town of Plovdiv—which is known for being one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Instead of facing the crowds on busy local bus services, enjoy the luxury of traveling in a Wi-Fi-equipped private vehicle. Along the way, you can see Roman ruins, early Christian mosaics, and traditional Bulgarian houses, as your driver-guide expands your knowledge of the area’s history.

Hassle-free private day trip to Plovdiv from Sofia
Get picked up in a private vehicle, directly from your hotel
Stay connected as you travel: The vehicle has Wi-Fi
Enjoy a mix of a sightseeing tour as well as independent exploring time

What's Included

Transportation by an A/C car
Hotel pick up and drop off
Private tour
Professional driver- guide in English
Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv

Lunch & Personal expenses
Museum entrance fees (2- 5 euro)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotel/ address pick up at 9:00am. -please indicate it.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Plovdiv Old Town

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 24 reviews

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Colorful houses and Roman Ruins!

AmySH, Nov 2025

Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!

Summer in Plovdiv

Charles_M, Jul 2024

Plovdiv is a fascinating place and Poli is an excellent guide (and driver). The tour duration was just about perfect. Poli did a good job helping us manage the heat on the hills of Plovdiv.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hello, thank you for giving us such a high rate for our tour of Plovdiv. We really appreciate those words. We're also glad to hear you had a great time with our tour guide Polly. We will be happy if you recommend our service to all your friends coming to Sofia. :) Best regards

Highly recommend

David_E, Jun 2024

We had a great day in Plovdiv. Our driver/guide was excellent. He gave an informative introduction to the city & its history exactly to our request. With this information we then enjoyed free time exploring at our leisure. His driving was excellent. A beautiful city and tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for giving us such a high rate. We really appreciate it. We're also glad to hear you had a great time with our tour guide. We will be happy if you recommend our service to all your friends coming to Sofia. :) Best regards

Awesome day trip to Plovdiv

Fahd_M, Jun 2024

My wife and I, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, spent this summer visiting the beautiful Balkan countries, checking off a significant item from our bucket list. Our final destination was Sofia, Bulgaria, where we embarked on a day tour to the ancient town of Plovdiv. Jordan, our tour guide, greeted us outside our hotel with a big smile and a towering presence, standing over 6 feet tall, making him hard to miss. Throughout the tour, Jordan’s extensive knowledge of history and local details greatly enriched our experience. His passion for the region’s culture and history was evident in every story he shared. We highly recommend taking a tour with Jordan for anyone looking to explore this remarkable area.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for giving us such a high rate. We really appreciate it. We're also glad to hear you had a great time with our tour guide Jordan. We will be happy if you recommend our service to all your friends coming to Sofia. :) Best regards

Très belle ville riche en...

Isabelle_P, Jul 2023

Très belle ville riche en culture. La vieille ville est splendide. Le musée ethnographique vaut vraiment la peine. Le guide Dimitri pas avare en explications.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for the positive feedback! We really appreciate it. Please feel free to recommend our service to all your friends coming to Sofia. :) Best regards,