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Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa Day Trip from Sofia

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🏛️ Plovdiv + Koprivshtitsa  |  🚐 Departure from Sofia  |  ⏱️ 11 Hours Full Day
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"An extraordinary day — Plovdiv's old town is unlike anything I expected, and Koprivshtitsa was a complete surprise. The guide was passionate and knowledgeable, the minibus comfortable, and the whole day was perfectly paced. One of the best decisions we made in Bulgaria."

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Choose Your Experience · Price Per Person
Transport Only
€20
Self-explore
Popular
With Guide
€25
English-speaking
Audioguide
€20
EN/ES/IT/FR/DE/RU
🟣 With SoFun Card: 10% off the base price

Two of Bulgaria's most compelling destinations in a single unforgettable day. Plovdiv — European Capital of Culture, one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities — with its Roman theatre, Ottoman mosques, Greek merchant houses, and vibrant contemporary art scene. Then Koprivshtitsa — a small mountain town frozen in the Bulgarian National Revival era, its cobblestone streets lined with extraordinary 19th-century mansions. The road between them crosses rose valleys and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain. A professional guide, a comfortable minibus, and a perfectly paced day.

 
🏛️ Plovdiv — European Capital of Culture 2019
🏘️ Koprivshtitsa — Bulgarian National Revival Architecture
🚐 Departure from Vasil Levski Monument, Sofia · 08:00
🎙️ Choice of Guide, Audioguide or Transport Only
 
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Key Facts

Overview
Duration
~11 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Departure
08:00 · Vasil Levski Monument
Return
~19:30 · Same location
Destinations
Plovdiv + Koprivshtitsa
Price From
€20 per person

 

🏛️ Plovdiv — Europe's Living Museum

One of the oldest cities in Europe and Bulgaria's cultural capital. The Old Town is a remarkable layering of civilisations — Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Bulgarian — all visible within a short walk. The Roman amphitheatre still hosts concerts. The cobblestone streets are lined with National Revival mansions turned galleries. Plovdiv was European Capital of Culture 2019, and it shows. A guided tour here reveals things you would simply walk past alone.

🏘️ Koprivshtitsa — Frozen in the Revival Era

Set in the hills of Sredna Gora Mountain, Koprivshtitsa is unlike any town in Bulgaria. Its streets are cobblestone, its houses are spectacular Bulgarian National Revival mansions — ornate, colourful, filled with history. This is where the April Uprising of 1876 against Ottoman rule began. Walking through it feels like stepping into a living museum, except the cafes are real and the locals still live there.

🎙️ Three Ways to Experience It

Choose the experience that suits you. With an English-speaking guide (€25) you get full context, stories, and insider knowledge throughout the day. With the online audioguide (€20) available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German or Russian, you explore Plovdiv's Old Town at your own pace with a cloud-based device. Or take transport only (€20) and discover both towns entirely on your own terms.

✅ What's Included+
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Professional driver throughout the day
  • English-speaking guide (guide option only)
  • Online audioguide in EN/ES/IT/FR/DE/RU (audioguide option only)
  • Guided tour of Plovdiv Old Town
  • Free time in Plovdiv for lunch and independent exploration
  • Visit to Koprivshtitsa with free time
  • Hand disinfectant provided throughout
❌ Not Included+
  • Entrance fees (~€5 per person)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
💡 Good to Know+
  • Comfortable walking shoes strongly recommended — uneven cobblestone surfaces
  • Not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly
  • Not suitable for pets · Infants must have their own seat
  • In summer Plovdiv is very hot — bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
  • Audioguide option requires internet to download and use
  • With the Spanish or Italian audioguide you have ~2 hours to explore Plovdiv Old Town independently
  • Free cancellation if cancelled at least 1 day before the tour
❓ FAQ+
Which option should I choose?
If it's your first time in Bulgaria, the guide option (€25) is worth every euro — the context and stories transform both destinations. The audioguide (€20) works well if you prefer to set your own pace or speak Spanish, Italian, French, German or Russian. Transport only (€20) suits independent travellers who just want the logistics handled.
Where exactly do I meet the minibus?
Departure is at 08:00 from behind the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia — Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, Sofia. GPS: 42.69677, 23.33633. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Is hotel pick-up included?
No — hotel pick-up is not included. The meeting point is the Vasil Levski Monument. Message us and we can advise the easiest way to get there from your accommodation.
Can I bring children?
Yes — children are welcome. Infants must have their own seat and cannot sit on laps. Infant seats are not available on this tour — bring your own if needed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation if you cancel at least 1 day before the tour date.
Does the SoFun Card discount apply?
Yes — SoFun Card holders receive 10% off the base ticket price. Mention your card when booking.

Your Day: Full Itinerary

1

08:00 — Departure from Sofia

Meet behind the Vasil Levski Monument (in front of Embassy of Slovakia). Board the air-conditioned minibus and head south towards Plovdiv.

2

10:00 — Plovdiv Old Town · Guided Tour

Arrive in Plovdiv. Two hours of guided exploration through the Old Town — Roman theatre, Revival-era mansions, galleries, mosques, and the layers of civilisations that built this city over 8,000 years.

3

13:30 — Free Time in Plovdiv

Time to find lunch, explore independently, browse the galleries and shops of Kapana — Plovdiv's creative district. One of the best lunch spots in Bulgaria.

4

14:30 — Heading to Koprivshtitsa

The road north crosses rose valleys and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain — one of the most scenic drives in central Bulgaria.

5

16:30 — Koprivshtitsa · Free Time

Explore the cobblestone streets and extraordinary Bulgarian National Revival mansions at your own pace. The birthplace of the April Uprising — history is everywhere.

6

                    17:00 — Departure · ~19:30 Back in Sofia

                              Return journey to Sofia. Drop-off at the Vasil Levski Monument — estimated arrival 19:30.

📍 Meeting Point

Behind the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia — departure at 08:00.

Meeting Point
Vasil Levski Monument
Embassy of Slovakia
Departure
08:00
Arrive 15 min early
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Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, SofiaGPS: 42.69677, 23.33633
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