Plovdiv, Starosel & Staro Zhelezare from Plovdiv

Start in Plovdiv’s Old Town to admire 19th-century mansions like Hindliyan House. Visit the 1st-century Roman Theatre for views of the Rhodope Mountains, then climb to Nebet Tepe's 6,000-year-old Thracian ruins. Next, dive into the Kapana art district for lunch among trendy cafes and craft beer bars.

Leave the city for the Starosel Cult Complex to step inside a 5th-century BC Thracian stone tomb. Finish in Staro Zhelezare, a quirky village where murals feature local grandmas alongside world icons.

Admission fees are not included

Itinerary

1. Departure for the Old Town Walking tour at 10:30 in front of the Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis.

2. Plovdiv Old Town · 2 h

   Plovdiv is a beautiful town with a cheerful vibe. Walk along its cobbled streets and admire the striking architecture. As a vibrant crossroads of many civilizations, the city tells a unique story. Choose a guided walk or a self-guided audio tour to see how Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans shaped the city over thousands of years. The tour lasts 2 hours and covers all the major sights in the Old Town and Plovdiv's center.

3. Kapana · 1 h

   Stroll through Europe’s longest pedestrian zone and dive into the trendy, car-free streets of the Kapana creative hub. Enjoy dedicated free time to grab an authentic local lunch at a courtyard café, shop for unique handmade souvenirs, and soak up Plovdiv's artistic energy at your own pace.

4. Thracian Temple Complex Starosel · 45 min

   Step inside ancient mysteries as you climb the grand stone staircase of Europe's largest 4th-century BC Thracian royal tomb. Walk through the mystical 10-column dome chamber with an expert guide and uncover secret rituals older than many Roman monuments.

5. 45 min

   Capture surreal photos in a traditional rural village completely transformed into a vibrant, open-air street art gallery. Walk past local homes and barns where village elders are painted right alongside global celebrities, politicians, and pop-culture icons.

6. The drop-off will be at the bus stop in front of the Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium hotel, in Plovdiv city center.

What's included

• Professional guide
• Driver
• Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
• Fuel surcharge

What's not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Tickets to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Starosel Temple (Approx. €4.00 per person for each site, payable locally).
• Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Meeting point

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Italian, Spanish · Audio guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Travellers

• Adult (6–100)

Options

• Spanish : Starosel + Zhelezare

  PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

  Starting point:

  Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Spanish · Audio guide: Russian, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish

• Audio App : Plovdiv only tour

  Starosel & Staro Zhelezare : will not be visited on this itinerary.

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  Audio guide: Russian, German, Spanish, English, French, Italian

• Spanish : Plovdiv only tour

  Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Spanish · Audio guide: Russian, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish

• Audio App : Plovdiv+Starosel

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  Audio guide: Russian, German, Spanish, English, French, Italian

• Italian : Plovdiv only tour

  Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Italian · Audio guide: Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, English, French

• Spanish : Plovdiv+Starosel

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Spanish · Audio guide: Russian, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish

• Italian : Starosel + Zhelezare

  PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

  Starting point:

  Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Italian · Audio guide: Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, English, French

• ENG : Starosel+Staro Zhelezare

  PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

  Starting point:

  Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: English · Audio guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian

• Audio: Starosel+Zhelezare

  PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

  Starting point:

  Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria

  Audio guide: Russian, German, Spanish, English, French, Italian

• Italian : Plovdiv+Starosel

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: Italian · Audio guide: Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, English, French

• English : Plovdiv+Starosel

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: English · Audio guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian

• English : Plovdiv tour only

  Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

  Starting point:

  Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  In-person guide: English · Audio guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not recommended for children under the age of 6 years.
• Not recommended for people with impaired mobility

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.