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Top Day Trips from Sofia (Updated September 2026)

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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
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
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4.7 (704)

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
4.7 (704)
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$24
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
4.7 (844)

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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$24
The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
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4.8 (109)

The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

Experience Bulgaria’s two ultimate highlights in a single day. This expertly timed day trip combines a breathtaking hike to the panoramic Seven Rila Lakes with...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (109)
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$47
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
4.8 (283)

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
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
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4.8 (99)

The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia

Spend a day exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital...

10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (99)
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$35
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
4.7 (445)

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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$105
Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
4.9 (67)

Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia

Feel the power of mother nature and explore this million years history just in one day! Belogradchik rocks are natural phenomenon located in the Northwestern...

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (67)
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$69
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
4.6 (329)
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$22
Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls
4.8 (157)

Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls

Escape the bustling streets of Sofia and step into a world where nature and history collide. Imagine a day where you walk through massive caverns...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (157)
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$93
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
4.8 (42)
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$24
Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets
4.7 (150)

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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$59
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip
4.8 (49)

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
4.8 (49)
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$69
Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
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5.0 (20)

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
5.0 (20)
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$58
Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour (Extended Free Time)
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4.8 (36)

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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$24
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
4.6 (176)

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
4.6 (176)
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$70
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
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4.9 (17)

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....

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$77
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
Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa
5.0 (45)

Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (45)
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$221
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Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Yoan was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining. So much information delivered in an accessible way. I learned so much about Bulgaria in such a short time he was brilliant.
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Highly recommended transfer service
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Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
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Highly recommended transfer service
Had two long-distance shuttle services with Traventuria between Sofia and Bansko. Very helpful service contact prior to booking and easy booking through their online form. Received email & text message with final details and driver contacts the day before the journeys. Pick-up was very timely and the drivers drove very safely and responsible in both cases.
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Best transfer services in Bansko.
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Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
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Best transfer services in Bansko.
Reliable, good organized, exceptional customer service. Used several options: semi privat , busses. For my personal experience best transfer services in Bansko.
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great sofia free tour
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Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
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great sofia free tour
small group of about 20 that behaved perfectly and aloud the guide to deliver the material with no interruptions. two hours were exactly the time i had so it was perfect for me. not to hard and it helped that the weather was perfect.
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Rila Lakes and Monastery with Philip
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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
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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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Perfect as an orientation and good value for money
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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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5star
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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
417yi_itcant, Sep 2026
5star
Thanks to Svet for guidance and infos
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Enjoyable and Interesting presentation
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Bulgarian Rose Aromatic Experience
Chilean-Empanadas, Sep 2026
Enjoyable and Interesting presentation
Marina the hostess provided a fun and interesting presentation on the Bulgarian Rose, we learned a lot about the process of making oil, perfume, tea, jam and chocolate from the rose. we were able to sample chocolate, jam and sweets with Rose tea. Would highly recommend this experience.
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Nice excursion
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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
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Nice excursion
They were very nice places and the transport worked well, if you were on time.
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A must-see
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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
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A must-see
Plovdiv is definitely a must-see, plus with a guide like Martin it was very pleasant and interesting. He is knowledgeable and nice. In the afternoon, however, we changed guides to reach the second destination and she was not as knowledgeable or nice.
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An essential experience in Bulgaria
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Bulgarian Rose Aromatic Experience
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An essential experience in Bulgaria
Super pleasant and highly recommended experience. The staff is charming, and to our surprise, we were able to do it in Spanish thanks to Nia, who speaks it very well. We tried a selection of cosmetic and food products made with roses, while they explained their history and tradition in a very interesting way. They are honest and do not pressure you to sell you anything. Without a doubt, an experience that is very worth doing in Bulgaria and that should be better known.
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Sofia pics !
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Photo Walk in the City Centre
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Sofia pics !
Aelita is super friendly . She makes you feel Comfortable for pictures and is interesting to speak too. Would recommend .
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History bulgarian lesson through yogurt!
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History bulgarian lesson through yogurt!
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Wonderful Adventure with Friends
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13-Day Romania & Bulgaria Private Tour | UNESCO Sites
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Wonderful Adventure with Friends
This tour gave us a much better understanding of the history and culture of both countries. We loved that it wasn't just about checking off famous landmarks, the guide also shared local stories and recommended places to try traditional food.The pace was comfortable, the accommodations were good, and the scenery along the drive was beautiful. Looking back, it was one of the most enjoyable trips we've taken in Europe.
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Excellent tour with RADFESTA travels
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13-Day Romania & Bulgaria Private Tour | UNESCO Sites
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Excellent tour with RADFESTA travels
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