Top 20 Experiences in plovdiv

Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Sofia with Pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

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Special offer

$47.59

Private Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia

Plovdiv is the highlight of the tour as it's the European Capital of Culture for 2019 and it's also one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by lots of tribes and it's a mixture of different cultures. A superb Old Town awaits you, beautiful views and walks over standing history. Join this in-depth, private tour with most of the attractions included for free. Choose between a privately-guided or a self-guided tour.

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Private tour

$85.45

Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv

Discover 3 of the most famous 100 National Tourist Landmarks of Bulgaria during this bestselling day tour from Plovdiv. Walk around the 45 m high rock bridges named the Wonderful Bridges, situated at 1450 m. a. s. l. in the heart of the mystical Rhodope Mountains. On the way visit the impressive Asen's Fortress from 13th century and the second largest Bachkovo Monastery, founded in 11th century. Afterwards, visit the main church of Virgin Mary, which was built in 1604.

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Private tour

$99.51

Kazanlak-Rose Valley-Valley of the Thracian Kings - private tour from Plovdiv

Travel through the notorious Rose Valley where the best rose oil in the world is being produced. In Kazanlak discover the unique Rose Museum and the local museum of history keeping more than 50 000 original exponents. The museum protects, examines and popularizes the entire rich historical heritage of the Kazanlak region, including all Thracian tombs and treasures from the Valley of the Thracian kings. In the same valley visit the impressive Golyama Kosmatka tomb/temple and the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site – the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, both from 4-5 century B.C. Finally visit the outstanding Christian Orthodox temple named Shipka Memorial Church built in memory of the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878.

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Private tour

$111.41

Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

Our private tour brings you to the top spots around Plovdiv at your own pace and starting time from Plovdiv. Your private local guide is also your driver with the comfortable vehicle. All entrance fees are included in the privately-guided option. Wonderful Bridges are a natural phenomenon, which is believed to had formed during the collapse of former cave formed in Proterozoic marbles from the waters of a small river deep gully probably an earthquake. Bachkovo monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno" was founded in 1083 by the Georgian Gregory Bakuriani, who made a donation to the building. Asen's Fortress - one of the most preserved fortresses in Bulgaria. Truly breathtaking scenery, views and history behind it! Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.

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Private tour

$42.18

Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Shipka Memorial Church - private tour from Plovdiv

Explore the picturesque Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, boasting of many historical monuments including the imposing medieval fortress Tsarevets and the nearby Arbanassi - one of Bulgaria's most remarkable historic villages.

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Private tour

$146.02

Private 2 in 1 Tour: Koprivshtitsa & Plovdiv from Sofia

Full day (10 hours) private combo tour to the 2 of the most beautiful towns in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, and Koprivshtitsa. The European Capital of Culture for 2019 is a must-see destination and the revival town of Koprivshtitsa is something not to miss while in Bulgaria. Travel with your own private guide and take the tour at your own pace and interests.

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Private tour

$85.45

Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

A tour that encompasses the rich culture and history of Bulgaria's Rhodopes - a mountain known for its gorgeous scenery and fascinating traditional rural villages. Asen's Fortress (13th century) is located only 25 minutes from Plovdiv and offers a glimpse at Beulgarian history during medieval times. Nearby is the second largest monastery in Bulgaria - Bachkovo Monastery, a stunning work of architecture. It is home of the Miracle Working Icon of the Holy Virgin, an icon that is said to heal ailments and bring good fortune. The road up to the monastery is lined with market stalls selling local herbs, spices, jams and honey, and the restaurants offer some of the best traditional cooking in the country.

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Private tour

$56.19

Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress - private day tour from Plovdiv

Visit the remarkable remains of King Asen's Fortress and church from 13-th century, located on a picturesque hill in the Rhodope Mountains. Explore the Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. Optional easy walk in the nearby Red Wall nature reserve.

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Private tour

$75.71

Private Day Trip From Plovdiv To Wine Cellars And Wine Tasting

The best price/quality ratio of a wine tour showing you 4 wineries in the Thracian valley, 2 of which are one of the most unique - Edoardo Miroglio and Midalidare. All wine tastings and tours of the winery are included as well as all transportation. Tours of Plovdiv and the Old Town are included. This trip is the best for wine lovers which adds also some culture and history from one of the min sights in Bulgaria.

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Private tour

$107.08

Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka

Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are located on top of or at the foot of the longest mountain range in Bulgaria - The Balkan Range. Buzludzha is the most impressive monument of communist Bulgaria (from 1944 to 1989). Shipka Monument of Freedom and Shipka Memorial Church were built after and in memory of the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878. Golyama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb/temple was erected around 5-4 century BC by the ancient Thracian civilization inhabiting in huge numbers the Balkans at that time.

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Private tour

$111.41

1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

The 1 hour option shows you the downpart beauty of the eco path and it's more for complete beginners and intermediate riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

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Private tour

$63.82

Private Tour with a Local Experiencing With You the Gems around Plovdiv

Nearby Plovdiv is located Asenovgrad town, better known as the Bulgarian Jerusalem.  It is also called the city of brides, but its symbol is the medieval fortress named after the Bulgarian king Ivan-Asen II. Asen’s fortress still controls the passage through the Rhodope Mountains, leading us to the Bachkovo monastery – the second biggest in Bulgaria and the most impressive with its miraculous stories. Once entered in this area, you’ll definitely hear about Mavrud – man, hero or wine? – Many legends are speaking about one fabulous wine – the Mavrud from Asenovgrad!

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Private tour

$74.63

The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains

A Rhodope mountain adventure suitable for those who want to combine their love for nature with their thirst for excitement. This tour first takes you to the villages of Gela and Shiroka Laka – two stunning architectural reserves with a rich history and unparalleled rural atmosphere. Nearby, in the breathtakingly beautiful Trigrad Gorge, lies the Devil’s Throat cave – a place that has inspired countless legends. Its underground rivers lead to unknown places, and it is said that whatever enters their murky waters is never seen again. We’ll explore the cave and go off-roading from there to the Eagle Eye viewing platform to enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of the Rhodope mountain slopes from up high.

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Private tour

$97.35

Wine Day Tour from Plovdiv - Thracian Vineyards, Batak & Tsigov Chark Lake

On this day tour, you will get lost in the Bulgarian history and nature – literally! We are heading to one of the most beautiful and enchanting mountains – the Rhodope Mountains. Ancient customs and traditions still echo back through the fields of this picturesque landscape. Stroll around the vast valley of the Thracian Kings and visit one of the oldest Roman/Christian religion settlements in Bulgaria. Admire the beautiful frescoes on its ceiling. Despite their scarcity, your guide, who is an art historian herself, will reveal some of the most intriguing artistic practices of early Christian times. Try some of the best wine selection of the region and learn about Bulgarian winemaking techniques. Following a typical lunch which our lovely hosts will prepare from their self-grown products, we will continue to the historical town of Batak where you will learn more about one of the most dramatic moments in Bulgarian history. The tour ends on the shore of the beautiful lake Tsigov Chark.

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Private tour

$139.09

Walking tour of Plovdiv's top attractions

Tour Plovdiv's Central area, where all the city's most significant landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Learn about Bulgaria's history from a local guide with insight into the country's culture. See ancient Roman and Thracian ruins, architecture and art from the Bulgarian Renaissance and learn about life in Bulgaria's rural past.

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Private tour

$54.08

Day-trip to the most mystical places in the Rhodope Mountains

This tour encompasses some of the Rhodope mountains’ most mysterious natural and archeological wonders. It is said that a powerful mystical energy surrounds the area, drawing spiritualists from all over the world. Their cultural and historical significance alone makes them well worth the visit. Starting from the Mostovo area, we will explore the ancient Thracian sanctuary of Belintash – a discovery unique in the territory of Bulgaria. Its deep historical significance, mysterious origin and the spectacular natural rock formations it rests upon make it one of the most beautiful areas in Bulgaria. We’ll then head for Krastova Gora, or “Crucifix Forest”, a spiritual place known for its many crucifixes and churches, some of which are said to heal ailments.

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Private tour

$73.05

Thracian Valley wine tasting - private day tour from Plovdiv

Tempting wine journey to explore one of the most modern wineries in Bulgaria situated at the foothill of the Rhodope Mountains. The local wine experts combine millennia of experience with the latest wine making technologies to create top notch wines. Some 5000 years ago the ancient Thracians inhabiting the territory of the present-day Bulgarian lands began to grow vines and make wine. Nowadays Bulgaria produces some of the finest wines in the world and is a reviving country on the global wine market. Local Bulgarian sorts of wines as Mavrud, Melnik, Gamza, Dimiat, Rubin and more are famous around the world and have won many international awards.

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Private tour

$88.69

Day-Trip to the Valley of the Thracian Kings and the Rose Valley from Plovdiv

Bulgaria is home to two fascinating valleys - the Valley of the Thracian Kings, strewn with millenia-old tombs, and the Rose Valley, home to spacious rose fields. See ancient tombs, among which is the UNESCO protected Kazanlak tomb, known for its remarkable ceiling frescoes. Visit the beautiful Damascena Ethnographic Complex, where you'll learn all about the oil-giving rose and the centuries-old traditions surrounding its cultivation.

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Private tour

$67.43

Private Plovdiv Bachkovo Monastery & Assen's Fortress Day Trip from Sofia

Only one day will make it possible to visit three of the most important landmarks in Bulgaria – the Old Town of Plovdiv (1,5 hour drive from Sofia along the motorway), Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress with a professional private local guide only for you. Very in-depth private tour with all attractions entry included. Choose between self-guided or privately-guided tour.

Free cancellation

Private tour

$96.26