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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
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4.7 (162)

Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and...

11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (162)
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$22
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
4.6 (216)

Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

Travel hassle-free from Sofia to Plovdiv and back in the comfort of a modern and air-conditioned minibus. Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (216)
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$22
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
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Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

The guide will meet you near the National Theater Ivan Vazov. You will visit more than 20 attractions and cultural monuments of Sofia. For convenience...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (81)
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From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
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From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave

Maximize your time in Bulgaria by combining two UNESCO World Heritage Sites into one efficiently coordinated day trip from Sofia. Journey into the peaceful Rila...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to Rila Monastery, with select options also including Boyana Church — please check your chosen option before booking....

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (844)
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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the...

13 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (283)
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$55
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
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Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (445)
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Sofia Walking Private City Tour
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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present. The city of Sofia offers...

2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
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Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia

Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant destination offers a rich...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets
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Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets

If you want to understand better the Balkans with all its complexity, rich history and colorful mixture of different cultures and habits, we recommend you...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (150)
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip

See the best of Bulgaria in 1 day. This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila...

12 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
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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...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour (Extended Free Time)
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Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour (Extended Free Time)

Escape the rush of standard group tours and immerse yourself in Bulgaria’s rich history on this In-Depth Day Trip to the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Nestled...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (36)
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Sofia full day tour
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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....

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$89
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
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7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. Often called the...

10 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation
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Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia
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Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

The tour starts from your hotel. The first stop will The National Museum of History. Afterwards, head towards the Zemen Monastery, were you will arrive...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$100
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Tour from Sofia
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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Tour from Sofia

The tour includes a visit of the Bulgarian medieval capital Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi. Step back in time and see the town from the national revival...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$125
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
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4.5 (22)

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...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (22)
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$27
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia
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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia

Embark on this full-day small-group tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with a professional guide. You will get to discover the way of life of...

11 hours • Free Cancellation
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Easy going
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Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
Resort33347509034, Sep 2026
Easy going
Very good experience! Our guide looked out for us, the information was good from the guide!! Nothing to complain.
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Great experience from booking to drop-off
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
G8282UIdanielm, Sep 2026
Great experience from booking to drop-off
Super communicative and clear from the moment of booking. When I arrived at the wrong terminal at the airport, I called them and they helped me right away without any hassle — really responsive at pickup and throughout. Our driver, Sveto, was friendly, helpful, and genuinely interesting to talk to during the ride. Highly recommend this service!
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Great day out!
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
RCH53, Sep 2026
Great day out!
Although it was a long day, we thoroughly enjoyed the visits to the Boyana Church, Rila Monastery, as well as the challenging hike to Ivan’s Cave. Martin, our guide was both informative and interesting as well as having a very pleasant and outgoing personality. We couldn’t fault anything about the trip.
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Good time
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
543injak, Sep 2026
Good time
Guide Antonio was excellent, very knowledgeable. I will recommend your company to friends
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Wonderful scenery and very interesting
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Cruiser789360, Sep 2026
Wonderful scenery and very interesting
We had a wonderful day, beautiful scenery and the monastery was stunning. Alex our driver and guide was great, safe driver and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended
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Love it!
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
davidlP4859AE, Sep 2026
Love it!
Our time in Bulgaria was unforgettable, largely thanks to Nale! Nale is truly the most enthusiastic and friendly guide we’ve ever encountered. The warmth, kindness, and deep knowledge shared throughout the tour made us feel so well taken care of. Thank you, Nale, for such an amazing experience. 10/10 highly recommended!
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A great chance to experience the countryside outside Sofia
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
nataliemT7661BD, Sep 2026
A great chance to experience the countryside outside Sofia
Alex was a great guide. He explained the day's activities at the start of trip. At Rila Monastery we were able to sample a typical Bulgarian breakfast snack and drink some spring water. This tour will give you a good understanding of Bulgarian people and their history as well as taking you to some interesting places and seeing some lovely scenery.
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Fulfilling Visit of Plovdiv Impossible Without City Tour's Guide
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
Michele_W, Sep 2026
Fulfilling Visit of Plovdiv Impossible Without City Tour's Guide
You haven't really seen or understood Plovdiv unless you spent the day with our guide, Desi. On the way she explained Plovdiv's role in Bulgarian history and life. Upon arrival, she ushers you around explaining the significance of what we are seeing and how to appreciate the art, structures, and architecture in each location. She explained clearly how to find our way back to buses and how much time we would need to get there after we completed our bloc of free time. Her guidance about ideas for how to spend our free time and where to find what kinds of foods were very helpful. I attribute her competence, deep knowledge, and personal touch in managing the group to our ability to complete an ample tour fully and on schedule.
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Rila Lakes and Monastery with Philip
New York City
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
C4731DQmagdalenaz, Sep 2026
Rila Lakes and Monastery with Philip
We had an amazing experience! We had just the right amount of time to comfortably enjoy all the sites without feeling rushed. Philip was fantastic at giving us helpful information and tips, and explained everything so clearly. Highly recommended!
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A Worthy Guided Trip Not to Miss
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Michele_W, Sep 2026
A Worthy Guided Trip Not to Miss
Ina is an amazing tour guide. She linked the history of the monument where we met to Bulgarian history back through the ages to the two stops on the tour and to current times. She guided us around the outside and inside of the Monastery making sense of all the art, and flagging what to look for in the Monastery. She also came equipped with art graphics so we were prepared to make the most of our time inside the Boyana Church. The trip ran like clock work, and their ability to get us reserved time in the Church and to get us there at our appointed time is commendable. All the participants, broken into two language groups, were respectful of each other under the artful direction of the two guides on the bus, which was much appreciated. The guides were mindful of the need for rest stops and coordinated bathroom lineups to minimize wait times, particularly at Boyana Church.
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Perfect as an orientation and good value for money
New York City
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
wilshed, Sep 2026
Perfect as an orientation and good value for money
The tour covered all the main areas and allowed time for entry into the churches and finished just on time for the change of guards! Audio guides made sure you heard everything and having the guide lead you with occasional comments and guiding ensured it all went smoothly!
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Pleasant day trip. Our...
New York City
Day Tour to Nis, Serbia – Small group with pick-up and tickets
Robb_H, Sep 2026
Pleasant day trip. Our...
Pleasant day trip. Our guide, Ivan, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Saw things we would not have seen any other way. Highly recommend
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Varied and enjoyable trip
New York City
Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
joosts981, Sep 2026
Varied and enjoyable trip
Very nice and relaxed trip guided by Ivan from traventuria
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A magnificent discovery!
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
MariaA16113, Sep 2026
A magnificent discovery!
Highly recommended experience. The visit to Plovdiv was a real discovery. The exhaustive and professional explanations of the guide Martin made the visit truly great, not to mention the tips on how to use free time. Thanks for everything, Martin!
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5star
New York City
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
417yi_itcant, Sep 2026
5star
Thanks to Svet for guidance and infos
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Sofia Highlight!
New York City
Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
Nancy_L, Sep 2026
Sofia Highlight!
Was very satisfied with how well rounded the tour was. Visiting the Buzludzha was a bucket list item, so was pleased to tick that off. The guide was informative, warm, and hospitable. Would strongly recommend!🛸
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