Bulgaria · OLD TOWN WALKS
The 15 best old town walks tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See ancient Plovdiv and historic Koprivshtitsa from Sofia in one scenic day, with guided walks, free time, and excellent value at $47.
“it was an awesome day with our lovely guide Marina. Two beautiful bulgarian cities full of histories and marvels!! Totally recommended!!”
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 🙂”
Ride an ATV or buggy through Arbanasi near Veliko Tarnovo, with scenic views, safety gear, fuel, an instructor, and free cancellation.
“We had an amazing experience and Ivo is a great guide. I trully recommended it to everyone who want to have fun”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, rose oil traditions, Shipka Church, and Koprivshtitsa on an 11-hour tour from Sofia.
“The weather was not so good so we couldn’t see the roses blooming but the our tour guide Martin is really informative and funny.”
Explore medieval Veliko Tarnovo and historic Arbanassi on a small-group day tour from Sofia with an English-speaking guide.
“The trip was very good overall. The guide Diradzh Anil Saha was very friendly and explained the history quite well. Thanx”
Visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi from Sofia for medieval ruins, hilltop views, traditional homes, expert guiding, and a small-group day out.
“Ventsislav was an amazing tour guide. He explained the history of the city in detail, answered all our questions, and gave us great recommendations on how to spend our free time. I would greatly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a day trip out of Sofia!”
Explore Sozopol by boat and on foot, enjoy a Bulgarian lunch, then visit whimsical Ravadinovo Castle on a full-day trip from Sunny Beach.
“First a minor negative- we weren’t contacted with a pick up time & location but when we sent a message the trip provider responded quickly and give precise and clear details. The bus turned up a few minutes early and the trip was well organised and ran smoothly. The guide, Souren, was friendly and entertaining. The trip itself was very enjoyable with enough free time to wander, clear information at each location and a good lunch. A very enjoyable day out.”
Review of Plovdiv’s self-guided audio tour, covering Roman ruins, museums, views, cost, timing, navigation, and who should book.
“De audio info was leuk en interessant. Het is jammer dat de kaart niet interactief is en vrij grof.”
Explore Plovdiv’s Roman ruins, churches, homes, and hilltop views on a guided walk with multilingual audio for $17.
“Fantástico! Natalia es una guía excepcional: cómo solamente estábamos dos españoles ese día para el tour, nos dió la explicación de todo el recorrido en español, lo que es de agradecer porque cuando lo contratamos se especificaba que era en inglés, con la audioguía en español. Hizo todo el recorrido muy ameno y estuvo solicita a responder todas nuestras dudas. Recomendable 100%”
Explore 16 Nessebar photo spots, cave views, graffiti, and nearby lavender fields with a self-guided Google Maps route.
“Es ist gut, dass man die Spots bei Google öffnen kann, jedoch haben mir die Infos zu den jeweiligen Spots gefehlt. Die Spots selber kann man allerdings auch alleine finden. Dafür braucht man kein Geld auszugeben”
Review of the Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour, with fortress views, historic churches, local guides, transport, and practical tips.
“Todo perfecto, cumplido objetivo, viaje a Bulgaria. Gracias. La guía muy agradable, preocupada por el grupo familiar. Visita completa.”
Explore Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanasi on a small-group day tour from Sofia with an English-speaking guide.
“The best part was going to Arbanasi Church! The frescoes were absolutely beautiful! Lots of walking at the Veliko Tarnovo Fortress but it was a very interesting historical site!”
Explore Plovdiv’s Roman stadium, Ancient Theatre, Old Town, churches, and Nebet Tepe on a friendly 2 to 3 hour walking tour.
“Our guide was Dimitar; a great and knowledgeable tour guide He talked the good informative amount and pointed out areas of interest. Highly recommend this experience in Bulgaria”
Review of the Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi day trip from Sofia, with fortress views, village churches, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The day tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi was great, also Maria, our Guide, and Teodore, the driver, were excellent, very profissional.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Damascena, Shipka, and Koprivshtitsa on an 11-hour small-group tour from Sofia.
“The tour guide Martin went far and beyond our expectations. We had a great time always listening the information he shared. Very knowledgeable tour guide is Martin.”
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