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From Sofia: Guided Tour of Plovdiv's Highlights

By Traventuria
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$40 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the Old Town of Plovdiv where art & history collide
  • Admire the Ancient Stadium & Theatre, and the Revival houses
  • Visit the top instagramable and panoramic spots in the city
  • Hear the history behind a range of ancient sights and modern
  • Enjoy four free time for lunch, Kapana art district

Activity location

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    • Central district
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Self-Guided: Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa + online audioguide

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Unbeatable value! For the price of a standard Plovdiv tour, visit TWO historical towns. Includes transport & multi-language Audio App (NO live guide). Explore Plovdiv's ruins and Koprivshtitsa's 19th-century architecture at your own pace.

INTERNET and HEADPHONES are required to download and use the audioguide.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$39.98 x 1 TravellerNZ$39.98
Total
Price is NZ$39.98
Until Mon, 22 Jun

Guided-tour : Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Experience the best of Bulgaria with a live English-speaking guide. This journey bridges two iconic eras, the Roman heritage of Plovdiv and the National Revival architecture of Koprivshtitsa.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$49.97 x 1 TravellerNZ$49.97
Total
Price is NZ$49.97
Until Mon, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professionnal speaking guide throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comprehensive walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Extended free-time in the city
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel surcharges and road taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Know before you book

  • The tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility
  • The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
  • The tour is offered with an extension to Koprivshtitsa or Starosel on particular days.
  • ! Return Route Logistics mean after Starosel and the Art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia.

What you can expect

Embark on a hassle-free day trip from Sofia to the captivating wonders of Plovdiv—one of the oldest towns in the world, and even more ancient than Rome! Travelling in the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned minibus.

Your journey begins at a centrally located meeting point in Sofia, departing at 8:00 AM. As you admire the beautiful Bulgarian countryside, you can look forward to exploring millennia of epic history, monumental attractions, and a unique culture. While booking, choose between a live expert guide or a cloud-based audio guide option. Your guide will take you to the most interesting sites and pinpoint fascinating details missed by the general public.

Enjoy Extended Free Time : This specific option is tailored for travellers who want to experience the city at their own pace. While other group members head off to the subsequent tour stops, you will remain behind to enjoy extended free time in Plovdiv. This gives you ample opportunity to independenty stroll along the longest pedestrian street in Europe, shop, and sample local food and drinks without feeling rushed.

After a full day of deep exploration, you will rejoin the transport and arrive back at the meeting point in Sofia at around 7:30 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv Old Town
    • Central district
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria