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Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour

Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its strategic regional importance, changing hands between the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria, it has traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 6000 BC.

Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic:

12:00 Meet and leave Sofia

13:30 We arrive in Plovdiv and have some time to walk around

14:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour)

16:00 Time to walk around Plovdiv and optionally grab some food

17:00 We leave Plovdiv

18:30 We arrive back in Sofia

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Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour
Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour
Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour
Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour
Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour

Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its strategic regional importance, changing hands between the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria, it has traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 6000 BC.

Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic:

12:00 Meet and leave Sofia

13:30 We arrive in Plovdiv and have some time to walk around

14:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour)

16:00 Time to walk around Plovdiv and optionally grab some food

17:00 We leave Plovdiv

18:30 We arrive back in Sofia

Itinerary

  1. Plovdiv Old Town · 2 h

    Visit to the Old Town of Plovdiv

  2. Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis · 1 h

    Visit to the Roman Theatre in Plovdiv

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House

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Start time

12:00

End point

Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House

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Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

  • Adult (7–99)

Options

  • Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tourSpecial offer€49from €44.10

    Start time: 12:00

    In-person guide: English

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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