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15 Full-Day Tours in Bulgaria That Earn Their Price

17 reviewed

From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria - Getting from Bucharest to Bulgaria: the border and the drive

1.From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,008 reviews · 12 hours · from $93Our pick

Bucharest to Bulgaria for Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, and Arbanasi village, with an English guide and small-group pacing.

“Timely pickup, great driving, comfortable vehicle. Good opportunity to visit another country quickly. Lucian kept us entertained on the long drive and Vwliko Tarnovo church was interesting to compare with the cathedral at Tsarevets Fortress. The signage and guidance inside the stops in Bulgaria was lacking so read up first or just enjoy the scenery without the writen history.”

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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour - Meeting point at Vasil Levski Monument, then out of town

2.Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 918 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

See Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia in one full day, with guided fresco stories, Rila free time, and quick Boyana entry.

“Very poorly organized. For some reason, a few of us got put in an Italian tour and the guide Karolina, although knowing perfectly how to speak English, didn't explain to us about basic logistics of ticket purchasing and later told us: "you are not in a guided tour so I shouldn't be even talking to you in English at all". Incredible. The monastery was beautiful but the stop was too long and we were all freezing.”

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Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia - Old Town Plovdiv walk: where the stories actually stick

3.Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sites, and free time on Glavnata and Kapana.

“Convenient tour, well organized. Downside is making a detour to pick up passengers at the airport and the traffic backup that significantly impacts the time one has in Plovdiv. If one is interested in spending time at a museum, don't go on Monday - they are all closed and one does have a little time to visit a museum on this tour.”

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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip - Morning logistics: Sofia pickup and the Vasil Levski Monument stop

4.Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $24

Sofia day trip to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, guided Old Town walks, Roman ruins, Bulgarian liberation history, and mountain-street time to explore.

“Great day out, small number on tour, excellent guide Dafini, great resturant recommendations. Long day but worth it!”

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Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia - Mediana Roman Estate: mosaics, baths, and everyday Roman life

5.Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Full-day Niš tour from Sofia with Roman mosaics at Mediana, the Skull Tower, and a WWII camp visit. Small groups, big emotions.

“We had a great time with our guide Filip. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured we felt at ease throughout the trip. I would recommend this tour to anybody interested in the complet history of the Balkans”

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Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia

Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia - Stop 1: The Long Morning Ride Leaves Room for Real Scenery

6.Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress, small group pickup, photo stops, optional climbs, and a cave visit. From $95.

“Our driver was very friendly and helpful and shared a lot of informations with us. The rocks and the cave were absolutely stunning and worth exploring. We also had lunch in a typical bulgarian restaurant with authentic food, which was also quite an experience. I really enjoyed the day.”

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Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia - Weather is the swing factor: wind, rain, and winter surprises

7.Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $132

Guided hike in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains Seven Lakes area, then a 103 C soak at Sapareva Banya, with transport from Sofia.

“Disappointing and scary experience. The car was in shambles, unclean. We didn’t hike the mountains, it wasn’t great! The tour guide was not up to scratch sadly.”

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Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch

Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch - Price and value: what $96.55 gets you

Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia - Getting Up Early, Then Rila Mountains Hut Hops

Seven Rila Lakes – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain - Cable car reality check: 30 BGN cash on the spot

10.Seven Rila Lakes – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35

A small-group day hike from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes, with minivan transport, mountain cable car access, and clear route help.

“The hike was beautiful albeit quite difficult, it's important that tbe weather is good though. Our guide was nice and responsible, but the minibus was in a really bad shape and very uncomfortable.”

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Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia

Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia - Stop 1: Plovdiv Old Town on the three hills

Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia - Entering Rila Monastery: dress code and what to prioritize

Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia

Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia - Belogradchik Fortress: a strategic perch with Roman roots

13.Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $82

A smooth, small-group day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik fortress, bizarre rock formations, and Venetsa Cave, with included tickets and audio guide.

“I was fortunate to be the only one on this tour, and it was incredible. Belogradchik is a great place to visit. It is a place that I wouldn't be able to visit by myself and, thus, getting this tour was the right choice. During the trip, unfortunately, Venetsa was closed, so I visited Magura Cave which is amazing instead. Georgi was an excellent guide. Apart from being very knowledgable about his country and the whole Balkan region geographically and historically, he made sure that all my questions answered. He helped me get sheep-milk yoghurt, and on the way back to Sofia, he drove along the scenic route so I…”

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Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia - Getting From Sofia: Pickup, Timing, and Ride Comfort

14.Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

Monastery hopping from Sofia to UNESCO Boyana Church and North Macedonia with pickup, small group size, and an expert guided day.

“I had a fantastic trip. The ride was nice, and I get to see more of Bulgaria. I highly recommended this tour if you don't have enough time and would like to see more of Bulgaria and a little bit of Macedonia. Maria was an exceptional tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and welcoming. She explained to us about the history, politics and economy of Bulgaria as well as Macedonia, in addition to the three monasteries we stopped. They are fascinating, and it makes visiting these important sites much more special. A small group tour means there were only three of us, in addition to the guide that we got…”

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Sofia full day tour

Sofia full day tour - National Museum of History: Balkan Stories in One Ride

15.Sofia full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $138

Sofia full-day tour with Boyana Church, history museum, Pancharevo Lake and Sofia Metro. Small-group guided day with pickup included.

“My wife and I had a private tour with Dan in late May. Dan (Jordan) had to be one of the best tour guides we've ever run across. He was very knowledgeable, spoke well, and was flexible in letting us go at our own pace. The tour itself was very enjoyable as Dan took us to a good selection of Sofia highlights. The restaurant for lunch was great with a superb view of Sofia. This tour is certainly a wonderful way to obtain in one day an accurate "sense" of the city.”

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