The 2 Best Morning Tours in Bulgaria

1.Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Travel from central Sofia to magnificent Rila Monastery in a small group of up to 12. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard Wi-Fi, an English-speaking driver-guide, and about an hour at the monastery. Guides named Vincent, Nikolay, Morgan, and Apostolus have led past departures, with strong praise for their stories and care.

“This should definitely be visited when you are in Sofia. Very worth seeing in the middle of the mountains😉Auto-translated”

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2.Plovdiv Morning Half Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Travel from Sofia to Plovdiv in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, then explore the Old Town and Roman Theatre of Philippopolis. The group is limited to six people, and drivers such as Anton and Kazimir have provided helpful local commentary. The Roman Theatre admission fee is extra, and the tour returns to Sofia.

“We were a family of 5 including a small child and took a private car & guide to Plovdiv (from Sofia). Everything was very smooth and we really enjoyed our trip. Plovdiv is lovely and is a must visit! The guide (driver) was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Fully recommended.”

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