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 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
- Plovdiv Old Town · 2 h
Visit to the Old Town of Plovdiv
- 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
View on the mapStart time
12:00
End point
Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House
View on the mapLanguages
In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (7–99)
Options
- Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tourSpecial offer
€49from €44.10Start 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.




