Bulgaria · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a 12-hour Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo day trip, with Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi, border tips, costs, and practical advice.
“A wonderful day discovering Bulgaria despite the bad weather. It was very interesting to learn so much about this country thanks to our marvelous guide Helena.”
Review of a 12-hour Bucharest day trip to Bulgaria, with Ivanovo Rock Churches, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, and Arbanassi.
“Well our guide was pretty nice and smart. It’s good that he speaks Spanish made it easy for native speaking Spanish speakers. We came from Mexico 🇲🇽.”
See Plovdiv and Rila Monastery from Sofia in one long day, with free time, local tips, maps, and comfortable shared transport.
“A very well organised and enjoyable trip. Would highly recommend”
Explore Plovdiv from Sofia by shuttle, with Roman ruins, colorful Revival houses, guided walking, free time, and a $22.99 price.
“The day of the trip was rainy, but despite everything, the guide was excellent and explained the history of the city to us well.”
Review of the Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa day trip from Sofia, with itinerary, costs, guide quality, walking demands, and practical booking advice.
“Martin, our tour guide, was amazing!! A kind person with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humour. The places we visited were impressive and special. We strongly recommend this day trip 🙂”
Explore Bulgaria from Bucharest on a 12-hour trip to Basarbovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, with history, views and practical tips.
“The driver was a bit late but he definitely made up for it. He was very nice and gave us a lot of recommendations. Overall it was a nice trip to Bulgaria.”
Review of Sofia’s private Rila Monastery and Boyana Church day trip, with frescoes, mountain scenery, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“The guide was great and passionate about the places visited. The boss, however, needs to stop calling every five minutes and micromanaging the guide and experience.”
See Plovdiv and Rila Monastery from Sofia in one long day, with hotel transfer, English guide, scenic drives, and honest timing advice.
“Our driver was wonderful. Nice, professional. Good driver. Beautiful, comfortable hike, with all amenities. Highly recommendedAuto-translated”
Explore Belogradchik Rocks and its Roman-era fortress on a small-group day trip from Sofia, with panoramic views, guide, and optional hike.
“The tour was amazing; we had the chance to view wonderful places and particular spots! also the cave was super cool!! me and my boyfriend will probably come back to see it again😍”
See Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one long Sofia day, with comfortable minibus transfers, free time, and helpful host Philip.
“We didn't know much about Bulgaria before coming to Sofia. We decided to take this tour because of all the good ratings. Have to say, they were all speaking the truth. We had the same guide that the other reviews referenced. Our guide was Philip and he was a storehouse of great knowledge. He knew so much about the places we were visiting, but also gave us some great insights into Bulgaria and the recent history from Communism to Democracy. Our driver was excellent and was a very pleasant guy to be around at all the stops. I will say, this is a VERY LONG day. Out of 12+ hours,…”
Review the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church day trip from Sofia, with practical advice on cost, timing, transport, tickets, and what to expect.
“So worth taking this tour to see the Boyana Church with its fabulous frescoes, and then on to the amazing Rila Monastery. Although the tour was self-guided, our driver Lubo was happy to answer questions and pass on interesting information. A good day out, and I thoroughly recommend.”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon day trip, with border tips, timing, guides, costs, sights, food advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Great opportunity to see North Macedonia's main sites from Sofia. Match Canyon stunning and Skopje really interesting. Guide was a bit anti-North Macedonia but was very willing to share information or discuss items on any topic”
Explore Thracian tombs, Roman Stara Zagora, Neolithic homes, and the Museum of Religions on a history-packed day from Plovdiv.
“This tour was one of the best I’ve had, and I’ve done day tours in many countries! The tour company is run by historians and archaeologists who are passionate about sharing Bulgaria’s history and certainly provided a top notch experience for me. (Bultrips) My guide, Krasi, was very knowledgeable and easy going, provided a smooth ride with superb air conditioning, had cold drinks available, knew exactly what he was doing, and was great to talk with. I learned a lot in one day, plus seeing numerous sites that would have been tough getting to on my own. Combining the Valley of the Thracian Kings with several sites in Stara Zagora…”
Review the Wonderful Bridges day trip from Plovdiv, with Rhodope cuisine, Kosovo village, Bachkovo Monastery, guides, and practical tips.
“I had a really nice day with Evo. He studied history at university so is very knowledgeable about Bulgaria and the Balkans! He was willing to talk in depth about any subject I asked about and answered all my questions patiently. Also there were only three of us on the tour so he was very flexible about tweaking the itinerary to our liking and even added in a stop to see the fortress.”
Review of a private Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, Roman ruins, Old Town walks, free time, and an English-speaking guide.
“We had a great day in Plovdiv. Our driver/guide was excellent. He gave an informative introduction to the city & its history exactly to our request. With this information we then enjoyed free time exploring at our leisure. His driving was excellent. A beautiful city and tour.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
