Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia with Rakia Tasting and Hotel Pickup
Discover Plovdiv on a comfortable small-group day trip from Sofia. The experience combines hotel pickup in Sofia, organized transportation, a guided walking tour through the most interesting parts of the city, free time, and a pleasant final bonus with traditional Bulgarian rakia.
During the approximately 2.5-hour walking tour, you will explore the main highlights of ancient Plovdiv and the Old Town, discover lesser-known archaeological sites, and experience the unique atmosphere of the city.
Discover Plovdiv on a comfortable small-group day trip from Sofia. The experience combines hotel pickup in Sofia, organized transportation, a guided walking tour through the most interesting parts of the city, free time, and a pleasant final bonus with traditional Bulgarian rakia.
During the approximately 2.5-hour walking tour, you will explore the main highlights of ancient Plovdiv and the Old Town, discover lesser-known archaeological sites, and experience the unique atmosphere of the city.
Itinerary
- Sofia · 2 h
Meeting point and entering the bus. We pick you up in the center of the city. Then we travel to Plovdiv. The road time is 2 hour long.
- Plovdiv Old Town · 2 h 30 min
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Plovdiv, exploring its Roman ruins, cobbled Old Town streets, colorful Revival houses and fascinating history. Discover highlights such as the Ancient Theatre, Roman Stadium and Nebet Tepe, then finish with a tasting of traditional Bulgarian rakia at Rakia Station.
- Kapana · 2 h
After the tour, you will have around 2 hours of free time for lunch, a walk through Kapana and the Old Town, a museum visit, or simply some time to relax and take photos.
- Sofia · 2 h
The road time back from Plovidv to Sofia (the starting point of your pickup) is about 2 hours long.
What's included
- Transportation
- Multilingual audio guide device
- Rakia (traditional drink) tasting
- Accompanying guide
Start time
08:30
Languages
In-person guide: Russian, English · Audio guide: German, Russian, Greek, English, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish
Travellers
- Adult (1–99)
Options
- Sofia to Plovdiv: Walking Tourfrom €40
Pickup included
Start time: 08:30
In-person guide: English, Russian · Audio guide: Turkish, Spanish, Greek, English, German, French, Russian, Italian
Additional information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.