Day Tours from Plovdiv

Discover Plovdiv and other top Bulgarian landmarks

  • Private and personalized day trips
  • Get closer to the local life in Plovdiv
  • Pick up at your hotel

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Plovdiv is not just the venue for the International Trade Fair organized yearly. It is among the country’s largest cities, a place of cultural significance, with an international theater festival, a television festival, and a plethora of concerts and performances.

Bulgaria’s river with the greatest abundance of water, the Maritsa, serves as a natural divide that splits the city into two. In the distance are seen the hills of the Balkan Range, and farther south the Rhodope Mountains offer coolness and freshness in summer and a profusion of snow in winter.

The most popular options for a day trip from Plovdiv

Plovdiv Walking City Tour & Wine Tasting

Discover the cultural capital of Bulgaria that unites ancient history with modern neighborhoods. During this walking tour, you’ll see the Balabanov house, the Ancient theater of Philippopolis, the Djumaya mosque, and more. You can also combine this tour with a wine tasting or a visit to the Bachkovo monastery.

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Day Trip to Buzludzha Monument & Kazanlak

Discover the UFO-looking Buzludzha monument which is one of the most famous abandoned communist monuments in the world. During this tour, you’ll also visit the Shipka Memorial Church along with the Thracian Tomb of Golyama Kosmatka and other sights in the Kazanlak area.

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Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo & Etar Complex

This day tour will bring you closer to Bulgarian history and ethnical customs. We will drive through the mountain pass where the biggest liberation battle happened. From there we will visit the Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex. Our last stop will be the old Bulgarian capital – Veliko Tarnovo.

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Our Clients' Experience

I chose a tour from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo, specifically to see the Buzludzha monument in the Balkan mountains. Marina was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable, which meant I got to see plenty of things that I would’ve otherwise driven straight past. I had an amazing time and would highly recommend this tour and company. Marina is a natural guide, and the scenery and attractions should not be missed by anyone.

Max, UK

Had a great day with Kiril exploring Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery and a local winery. He was informative, helpful and best of all funny. My friend and I had a great time. His recommendation for lunch was delicious. He is very passionate about his work. To him it’s not work, it’s fun. We even met his cat! I highly recommend “Private Guide Bulgaria”.

Karen, USA

I was pressed for time and this tour was tailored made to suit my requirements. Kiril was very knowledgeable, has an excellent sense of humour, and went the extra mile to help me experience not only Plovdiv, but a little extra of Bulgaria.
He arrived on time, and had me safely back at my hotel in enough time to catch my flight back to South Africa.

Maria, South Africa

More Information about Plovdiv

The number of antique sights in Plovdiv provides occasions for learning about the area’s history, and tourists cannot fail to visit the antique amphitheater or marvel at the Roman stadium.

The area’s climate is typical for the central southern parts of Europe, with a clement annual temperature averaging 12.3 degrees Centigrade, slight winds, and white snow covering in winter. The city is located in the middle of the country and there are a lot of day trips from Plovdiv running every day.

During a day trip from Plovdiv, you can visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bulgaria such as the old capital Veliko Tarnovo, the Valley of the Roses, the Thracian Kings, and the city of Kazanlak. 

Here you can find some ideas for private tours around Bulgaria and the Balkans:

Private Sofia City Tours
Day trips from Sofia
Multi-day private tours around Bulgaria
Balkan Tours

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