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Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains. Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free…

5.0(27)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £70.60 per person

Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria.It is an outstanding example of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage, in which architecture and painting merge harmoniously. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St Ivan Rilski, a hermit…

4.9(29)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £76.56 per person

Mt. Vitosha and Boyana Waterfall Hiking Tour from Sofia

Hike through the beautiful Vitosha Mountain; visit to the Boyana lake and Boyana waterfall.This walking tour is for the admirers of wild nature and crystal-clear air. This shared experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

4.6(36)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

Private City Tour of Sofia

Check off Sofia’s key landmarks in minimum time on this comprehensive private city tour lead by a private local guide. Exploring with your private guide, see Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevski, Saint Sofia Church, the Banya Bashi Mosque, Borisova Gradina gardens, the National Art Gallery, and so much more. Tour includes hotel pick up and drop off but excludes any entrance fees.

4.4(42)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 42 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £24.67 per person

Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where t…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £82.51 per person

Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of Bulgaria existed from 1946 until 1989. This is one of the most controversial parts of modern history. But one thing is for sure - like any other political system, communism (socialism) bequeathed us both things that we would like to forget and ot…

4.8(28)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £76.56 per person

Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £85.06 per person

From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin

No other experience near Sofia combines professional foraging, wild food identification, and a gourmet forest lunch cooked from what you find. Dobrin's encyclopedic knowledge of Bulgaria's flora and fungi — built over a lifetime — is the product. The forest is simply his kitchen. Every season brings different ingredients, different discoveries, and a completely different meal. This is not a tour.…

5.0(24)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £72.30 per person

Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia

Visit the Bulgarian town of Belogradchik on this guided, full-day, minibus tour from Sofia. Just 180 kilometers north of Sofia, nature has sculpted the amazing Belogradchik rocks, a group of strange shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations. The view from the old fortress of the fascinating formations is breathtaking. Use some imagination and visions of 'the Rabbit,' 'Adam and Eve,' 'the…

4.4(37)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £58.69 per person

Market Food Tour

This is the only guided tour in Sofia that shows you the Ladies market. You will also visit the flea market in front of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the central covered market called Hali. Enjoy tastings and a full lunch. This is a walking tour, so please wear good and comfortable shoes. Your professional guide will be your friend in Sofia and show you a side of the city which is off the be…

4.9(23)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £39.13 per person

Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia

Enjoy a great private day trip to the beautiful town of Plovdiv - the oldest existing settlement in Europe - learn its rich history and discover the amazing architecture.

4.7(25)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £170.13 per person

Balkan Horse Riding - Glozhene Monastery Ride

This small - group horse riding adventure offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Bulgaria’s most picturesque mountain landscapes far from the crowds, just a short drive from Sofia. A key highlight is the ride along the ridges of Lisets Mountain, where expansive panoramic views unfold over the rolling green hills and deep valleys of the Balkan Mountains. Another unforgettable moment of the…

4.6(25)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £97.82 per person

Sofia full day tour

You will have a chance to visit National Historical museum, Pancharevo lake near Sofia and the main sights in Sofia city center.

4.7(23)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £97.82 per person

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

4.9(19)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £72.30 per person

Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs

Join us on a small-group guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building is located on top of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan Mountains. Today, an empty structure stripped of its initial purposes, it has gained many admirers and popularity around the world, and is considered a remarkable representation of this part of…

4.5(24)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £51.04 per person

The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia

Three of the most stunning Bulgaria's attractions within a day trip from Sofia! Explore the natural wonder of Prohodna cave, named by the locals “The Eyes of God” because of the two deity-eye-shaped holes on the ceiling. Experience Saeva Dupka, among the most decorated tourist adapted caves in Bulgaria and visit the unique Glozhene Monastery, built like a bird’s nest on the cliffs of a mountain p…

5.0(16)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviewsFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, spend some time to explore independently. Entrance fees not included. The tour offers…

4.3(24)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £19.56 per person

Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

The tour includes a visit to vineyards, observation of the process of the production and tasting of several types of local wine. The tour proceeds with walk in the Old Town of Plovdiv, proclaimed as an architectural open-air museum. The tour includes a hotel pickup and drop-off.

4.7(17)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £123.34 per person

From Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike and Rila Monastery visit

Discover the best of Bulgaria in one unforgettable day, combining culture, nature, and relaxation. Begin your journey in the breathtaking Rila Mountains, where a scenic chairlift ride takes you to the alpine world of the Seven Rila Lakes. Enjoy guided or free time to explore the trails and pristine glacial lakes at your own pace, surrounded by spectacular mountain views. (Chairlift ticket not inc…

4.9(15)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £48.49 per person

3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food & Wine Tasting Tour of Sofia

You want to learn about Bulgaria's culinary traditions and new trends? You want to have a meal in some of the best (and unique) restaurants in Sofia's city center? Done! And all of this comes with a private guide that will share interesting details and facts about our history, food and culture.

4.9(14)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £74.01 per person

From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour

It is a little known fact that over 60% of the worlds rose oil is produced in a few Bulgarian small valleys tucked between impressive mountain ranges. This is an exciting full day trip that will take you to a fairytale scenery of fields of roses, lavender and sunflowers towered by the rugged peaks of the Balkan Mountain. There your guide will be revealing the secrets and splendour of the Bulgaria…

5.0(13)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £41.68 per person

Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia

The tour starts from your hotel. The first stop will be National History Museum - Sofia. Afterwards head toward Poganovo Monastery in Serbia. After approximately two and a half hours transfer you reach your destination. There you will have the chance to enjoy the Holy Cloister and have a traditional light lunch in the nearby restaurant. After lunch it is time for transfer back to Sofia. The tour…

4.7(15)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £100.38 per person

Private Tour from Sofia to Plovdiv

We are from the new generation of guides - knowledgeable and entertainers. With us not only you will get enough historical information on the sites, but also you will get updated information on the current political and economical situation in Bulgaria. Our vehicles are new, comfortable and always impeccably clean.

4.9(13)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £119.09 per person

Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private minivan and a private driver-guide just for you! This trip is an excellent opportunity for a one-day escape from the city to the refreshing Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka cave!

4.8(13)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £187.14 per person