I was in Plovdiv for half a day and a tour guided by Ivan was a great, quick way to visit all the most important places in the city center. Definitely worth going!
Free Plovdiv Tour
Non-profit organization
2 hours
From$0 USDPer person
Free Plovdiv Tour is a project of 365 Association, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization working to promote Bulgaria as a tourist destination and cultural center.
Tour Highlights
- Take a one-of-a-kind walking tour of Europe’s oldest city and support multicultural exchange.
- Stroll through Plovdiv’s historic Old Town, famous for its ornate Bulgarian Renaissance architecture.
- Visit the Roman Stadium, built by Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history.
Tour revenue supports the promotion of local culture and civil participations. A portion of the profits from the tours is donated to the 365 Association’s Social Awareness Program, which gives aid to children from the Home for Children Deprived of Parental Care in Doganovo, Bulgaria.
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Tour Details
Frequency
Daily
Start Time
11 AM and 6 PM (May - September), 2 PM (October - April)
Duration
2 hours
Good For
Adults, Families, Professionals, People with disabilities
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium (2-5 miles/ 3-8 km walking distance, some physical effort)
Clothing & Equipment
Comfortable shoes for walking
Tour Participants
1 to 100
Volunteer Opportunities
Yes
Tour Description
Join Plovdiv locals for an exclusive insider’s look at Bulgaria’s second largest city. Both fun and educational, this tour is the perfect introduction to Plovdiv and its thousands of years of history. Sights on the tour include the second-century Roman Stadium, one of the largest structures of the Ancient Roman Empire, the Bulgarian Revival-era Old Town and its renowned architecture, the historic Church of St. Constantine and Helena, the Mevlevi Haane Dervish Monastery, and the scenic Maritza River. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Assumption of Mary Cathedral, the 17th-century home of celebrated French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, and Kîyumdzioglu House, the city’s ethnographic museum.
Free Plovidv Tour is a project of 365 Association.
Vetted & Visited By
6 Visitor Reviews
- Mikro-PL ● Aug 19, 2016
- Emilie C. ● Jul 8, 2016
It was an exciting and interesting trip to visit the Old Town centre of Plovdiv! The guy was really nice and knowledgeable to all of our questions. He gave us some advice what to see and where to go for a drink. This is the perfect thing to do in the Old Town centre of Plovdiv!
- AgriDirt ● Mar 30, 2016
Our tour guide, Kathy, kept up her enthusiasm for the entire tour and that kept us all interested. She shared details about roman ruins and statues that we would not have otherwise known, especially that of Sasho. It was a great introduction to the town.
- Iliana M ● Mar 20, 2016
Thank you Iliya for the enthusiasm and knowledge demonstrated. Excellent initiate! I will definitely recommend the tour to every visitor, who would like to discover Plovdiv and learn more about the rich history of this amazing city.
- Andrey X ● Mar 19, 2016
It was an exciting and interesting trip to visit the Old Town centre of Plovdiv!! The guy was really nice and responded to all of our questions, he also give us some advice on what to see, and where to go for a drink!! If you don't want to wonder in the old centre this tour is the perfect thing to do!!
- illysparx ● Feb 18, 2016
I took this day trip with my mom and a friend from college who visited me for the holidays. We drove from Sofia, had lunch in downtown Plovdiv, and met our tour guide Ivan in front of city hall. It was a beautiful day and we spent 3 hours walking up and down the hills of Plovdiv and discovering the most charming views and quirky little facts. Plovdiv is absolutely fascinating and there's a ton to learn about its super rich history, which Ivan was able to skillfully pack in the limited time we had together.
Tour Start Address
City Hall (Obshtina), 1 Stefan Stambolov Square, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
How To Get There
City Hall is located next to the main fountain at 1 Stefan Stambolov Square.
