Plovdiv Old Town Walking Tours: Explore Bulgaria's Ancient Heart

Enjoy a Memorable Day Trip to Plovdiv – Europe’s Oldest Living City! Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant city offers a rich blend of history, culture, and charm. Stroll along the longest pedestrian street in Europe, explore the beautifully preserved Revival-era Old Town, and marvel at the impressive Roman Theater. Your local guide will bring the city’s fascinating history to life during a 2-hour guided tour, followed by 2 hours of free time to discover Plovdiv at your own pace. Total tour duration: 8.5 to 10 hours. A perfect day trip filled with culture, sights, and unforgettable experiences!

We begin at the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Philippopolis, where political, commercial, and social activities thrived. Admire the remnants of columns and arches, showcasing Roman architectural prowess.Next, stroll through the tranquil Tzar Simeon Garden, established in 1892. Marvel at the Singing Fountains, where water and light shows enchant visitors, especially during evening performances.Visit the Roman Stadium, built in the 2nd century AD, once hosting over 30,000 spectators. Explore the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, offering stunning city and mountain views. Discover how this ancient venue still hosts concerts and performances, blending history with contemporary culture.Wander through the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, revealing beautifully restored houses and museums. Highlights include the Ethnographic Museum and Balabanov House.Conclude at the Church of St. Constantine and Helena, one of Plovdiv’s oldest churches.

Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and Koprivshtitsa - a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture. Explore all major attractions in the old town of Plovdiv with a professiona English-speaking guide and admire the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians. The route between Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa crosses rose valleys, charming villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain. Koprivshtitsa is unforgettable with its spectacular Bulgarian Renaissance mansions and filled with battles chronicles. Despite the long and intensive itinerary, there is free time planned for shopping, self-guided wandering and eating.

Make the most of your stay in Plovdiv with this guided walking city tour. Plovdiv is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC. It has preserved Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage from different epochs. There will be a 2- hour walking tour in the heart of the town and you will learn lots of historical facts and legends while exploring its most interesting sightseeing places. You will see the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. This year Plovdiv is the current European capital of culture. Important- please wear comfortable walking shoes (cubble stone streets).

Every traveler in Bulgaria wants to visit the most interesting places and take away the most vivid impressions. Your collection of memories will be complete if you visit the sights of Plovdiv, the capital of culture, in the company of an audio guide. You will explore the old town of Plovdiv on your own at your own pace, with the help of an audio guide and a map of the excursion route. Approaching the desired object, you dial its number and start playback. After paying for the tour, a link with access to audio files will be sent to your email. On the day of the excursion you have chosen, the link will become active and will be valid for 24 hours. You will listen to audio recordings through your phone. You will need internet and headphones to listen to recordings in temples. Attention: internet consumption is minimal!

The guide will meet you near the Ramada Trimontium hotel and accompany you throughout the entire 2 - 2.5-hour tour. The guide will distribute audio guide devices and headphones to you. You'll listen to the tour recording in your own language. You'll move comfortably, enter churches, take photos, all allowing you to not stand next to the guide but listen to the tour from a distance. The guide will raise a sign with the number of the object, and you will enter this number on the audio guide. You'll listen to recordings even inside landmarks - within churches and temples. You'll visit over 20 landmarks and cultural monuments in Plovdiv. The tour will conclude near the Mosque 15th century, where you can relax and drink delicious Turkish coffee. With us, you'll explore Plovdiv's landmarks freely, in your native language, and at your own pace! Walking tour of the city of Plovdiv available in 9 languages. Every day we organize a sightseeing tour of Plovdiv.

This city of Plovdiv was established around 6000 BC and is the sixth oldest living city in the world! The best opportunity to explore Plovdiv is through our full-day tour, where you’ll feel and see this ancient city from all its corners. Take a look at the most iconic attractions in the city. Walk through the amazing old city of Plovdiv and enjoy the architecture of the buildings and the casual style of its citizens. In our walk, we’ll also reveal some of the hidden treasures of Plovdiv - the Singing fountains, which are a famous meeting point of the locals, The Rowing Canal which is the largest sports facility for rowing on the Balkans, and many more. Come with us to discover the city like a local, because Plovdiv is a must see place in Bulgaria!

This is an unforgettable experience while exploring this beautiful city. Plovdiv is a cultural gem that combines a rich history of over 8,000 years with a vibrant and modern atmosphere. It is known as one of the oldest cities in Europe, and at every corner, you can discover remnants of its Roman and Ottoman past. My tour will take you to the most iconic landmarks of the city, such as the impressive Ancient theater, the old town with its narrow cobblestone streets, and the beautiful houses from the Revival period. In addition to its historical heritage, Plovdiv is a city bursting with art and culture. Famous for its festivals, galleries, and theaters, it offers a vibrant arts scene that will captivate your senses. During my tour, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local arts and learn about the city's thriving creative community.

Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in Plovdiv for the unique Roman sights and heritage. Very flexible and easy for the customer.

We are from the new generation of guides - knowledgeable and entertainers. With us not only you will get enough historical information on the sites, but also you will get updated information on the current political and economical situation in Bulgaria. Our vehicles are new, comfortable and always impeccably clean.

During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the oldest existing settlements in the world. You will be able to feel the spirit of the seven hills, old town, longest pedestrian street in the European Union, Bohemian quarter The Trap ("Kapana") or try the local "bichene na aylyak" (traditional way of enjoying life here). Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque. You can enjoy life drinking coffee or beer in the Bohemian quarter The Trap, shopping in the main pedestrian street or walking in the city park.

Plovdiv is the oldest still living city in Europe inhabited since 6000 years B. C. Famous historical monuments include the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, the charming Old Town with many National Revival period houses, the Djumaia mosque etc.

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Tour Plovdiv's Central area, where all the city's most significant landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Learn about Bulgaria's history from a local guide with insight into the country's culture. See ancient Roman and Thracian ruins, architecture and art from the Bulgarian Renaissance and learn about life in Bulgaria's rural past.

The tour includes a visit to vineyards, observation of the process of the production and tasting of several types of local wine. The tour proceeds with walk in the Old Town of Plovdiv, proclaimed as an architectural open-air museum. The tour includes a hotel pickup and drop-off.