The 10 Best Plovdiv Tours & Walks

1.Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184Our pick

Walk from Plovdiv’s municipal square through Kapana and the Old Town to the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. Your private English-speaking guide covers Roman ruins, old houses, churches, and city history, with guide Niki among the named guides praised for clear storytelling. Entrance fees are separate.

“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”

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2.Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at Plovdiv’s Monument of the Unification and spend three hours tasting Bulgarian treats at markets, pastry shops, tea shops, and restaurants. Guides Iliya and Daniel add local history and customs, while the walk ends near the Mosque and Roman Stadium. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“This particular food tour was not only interesting… It was a lot of fun! Our tour guide Daniel taught us a lot about the history of Bulgaria and its culture. The food was amazing! Each stop allowed us to try a different Bulgarian delicacy. We definitely would recommend this tour!”

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3.Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $134

Leave Plovdiv at 9:00 for a private guided trip through the Rhodope Mountains. Visit Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with hotel pickup, commentary, and a group of no more than eight. Expect mountain roads, uneven paths, a 4 EUR fortress fee, and roughly seven to nine hours away.

“Took the Wonderful Bridges, Bachkovo Monastery, Assen's Fortress Private Day Tour from Plovdiv on Aug 31, 2017. Had a wonderful day at the sights and enjoyed getting a chance to see the Rhodope Mt's. The guide was very informative and helpful. Would definitely recommend it.”

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4.Plovdiv guided walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Meet at the Eastern Gate of Ancient Philippopolis at 11:15 am for an approximately two-hour guided walk through Plovdiv’s Old Town. With no entrance fees included, the tour focuses on outdoor sights, local context, and practical orientation. Groups are limited to 15, and Boris is one of the guides.

“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”

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5.Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Travel from Plovdiv to Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Kamen and Kalina explain Bulgarian history, Orthodox art, and local traditions in clear English. Expect mountain views, a short climb at the fortress, hotel pickup, and optional paid visits to the monastery refectory and nearby waterfall.

“Kamen is an exceptional guide. We booked this tour at 11 pm and the following day at 9 am he was under our hotel. It is a perfect trip for half a day if you are in Plovdiv without car. Kamen is eager to share information not only on the fortress and the Monastery, but also on Bulgaria and Bulgaria culture in general. Recommended!”

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6.Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from Plovdiv with guide Lyuben to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress in about three hours. See a 1310 icon, colorful monastery frescoes, a 13th-century church, and Ivan Asen’s stone inscription. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and English service are included. Fortress admission costs extra.

“Great activity to cover half of the day in Plovdiv. Perfect to do in a day that you want to do any additional plan in the afternoon/evening, if you have a transfer or, just simply want to relax after it :) Bachkovo Monastery is really a wonder that you must visit, and Asen fortress is really impresive, as it is the door to the Rodope mountains, which will really surprise you for their beauty.”

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7.E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride an electric off-road motorcycle from Plovdiv with Martin, following mountain routes toward Momina skala, Markovo Reservoir, and Sveti Atanas Chapel. Expect a private outing, basic riding guidance, quiet natural settings, and a dramatic canyon view. The trip takes about three to five hours, depending on your riding level and the weather.

“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”

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8.Day trip to The Marvelous Bridges and the unique Rhodope cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from Plovdiv into the Rhodope Mountains for the Marvelous Bridges, a traditional meal in Kosovo, and Bachkovo Monastery. Your English-speaking guide, often Ivo, drives a small group of up to eight in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect mountain roads, steep paths, local food, and a full day away from the city.

“Ivo is supremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of Bulgaria, giving us a great background to the trip. He drove us safely in the comfortable air conditioned vehicle. The ‘bridges’ are well worth the 2hr winding, scenic drive. Wear shoes with good grip as paths are steep & slippery in places. You won’t be walking far from the vehicle & can opt out of any paths you’re not happy about. Absolutely magical place! Next, to interesting old village then delicious food stop (ask Ivo for recommendations). Last stop at the ornate monastery- more great stories, facts and descriptions from Ivo! Wonderful, un-hurried, memorable day. Thank you from…”

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9.Kazanlak-Rose Valley-Valley of the Thracian Kings – private tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Travel from Plovdiv to Kazanlak for a private day among rose-growing traditions, Thracian tombs, museum treasures, and the Shipka Memorial Church. Guides such as Kamen, Carmen, and Rusi are praised for clear explanations and friendly service. The original Kazanlak tomb is closed, so you visit its carefully made replica.

“Wonderful tour of temple, tomb and Russian church with experienced guide. Also like stop at rose shop”

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10.Koprivshtitsa – private day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Travel from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa in a private vehicle with a driver-guide, then walk cobbled streets, visit National Revival house-museums, and learn about the 1876 April Uprising. Guide Kamen is available for some departures. Lunch beside the Topolnitsa River and museum entry cost extra.

“This was an absolute delight of a day. Kamen was our guide, this is the second tour we took with him, and all we can say is that he went above all expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable of his country’s history and you can feel his delight in showing and sharing this town. The trip started with a drive throughout the countryside, then we saw the town centra square, a history packed bridge, then we saw three very distinctive homes, a church and its graves. We followed all this with a wonderful lunch with traditional cuisine and good conversation, then followed up with two more homes. I recommend this tour…”

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