Bulgaria · PRIVATE TOURS IN PLOVDIV
The 12 best private tours in Plovdiv 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.
Review of Plovdiv’s private 2.5-hour walking tour, covering ancient ruins, Kapana, Old Town sights, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of a private Plovdiv trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress, with prices, timing, sights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Me and my husband spent some wonderful hours of the day visiting Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress. The monastery felt so peaceful and full of history - I could've stayed there for hours. When we arrived at Asen's Fortress we admired the stunning views. Definitely make your way to the top — the stairs only look scary, but they’re really not that bad! Just a short drive om Plovdiv, but it felt like a different world. Our driver made the trip even more fascinating with his stories. It's totally worth it!”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Thracian tombs, Kazanlak museums, and Shipka Memorial Church on a private day tour from Plovdiv.
“This is was the most wonderful experience in Bulgaria. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Rusi, and had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. Rusi is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Rusi who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Rusi to everyone!”
Review of Plovdiv’s private eco tour from Sofia, with Roman ruins, the Ethnographic Museum, free time, pricing, and practical advice.
“Our guide, Svetoslav Manoilov, was exceptionally well informed about all the sites in Plovdiv. He was very personable and accommodating. The ride was comfortable and the van well equipped. We are so glad we had his historical perspective and his kind attention. We highly recommend him as a tour guide and will recommend him to others traveling to Bulgaria.”
Explore Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges from Plovdiv, with private transport or a self-guided option.
“**SCAM ALERT** DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR Once we booked, operator asked for 180€ more for transportation. The tour operator was very rude and unprofessional. Would not cancel the reservation, so we ended up pay 93 USD for a google document. The document was Read more”
Review of a private Plovdiv day trip from Sofia, covering transport, Old Town sights, museums, price, timing, and an important pickup warning.
“The most memorable was the fact that we never made it there. We were staying in Sophia and tour was in Plovdiv city 1.5 hours away . I read headline “ Private Plovdiv Trip from Sophia “”
Review of a private Plovdiv tour to Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi, Shipka Memorial Church, Tsarevets Fortress, and Bulgarian history.
“very interesting history plus beautiful scenery guide very knowledgeable and pleasant tour a lot better than expected. Would definitely use Viator again if coming if going to Bulgaria”
Review of Plovdiv’s private walking tour, with the Roman Stadium, Ancient Theater, Old Town, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“Knowledgeable guide adapted to our pace v.good English. Accessed parts of the old town we could not have done on our own”
Review of a private Smolyan horseback ride to Waterfalls Canyon, with trained horses, mountain views, local guidance, photos, price, and tips.
“Jivko was a kind and confident teacher. He gave great instruction and support throughout the ride and is extremely knowledgeable about horses and the area. The horse riding experience was truly unforgettable and we will definitely return. Thank you for the beautiful ride, waterfalls and photos you took of us.”
Explore Koprivshtitsa from Plovdiv on a private 6-hour tour with historic house museums, mountain scenery, local lunch, and hotel pickup.
“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…”
Taste Mavrud and Rubin wines at Villa Yustina on a private half-day trip from Plovdiv with snacks, transport, and Rhodope views.
“We had a wonderful wine tasting experience with Kamen this morning who took us to Villa Yustina. It was relaxing being picked up from our accommodation, learning about the land and history as we drove to the winery and then having a fanRead more”
Review of the private Sofia tour to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, with historic sights, transport details, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Our guide was fantastic. A highly knowledgeable local who enjoyed sharing with us. Plovdiv was beautiful, packed full of people out enjoying themselves and packed full of incredible sights and history. Our guide seemed to have the inside track on it all.”
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