Bulgaria · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best 1-day tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Full-day small-group trip from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi, plus a Bulgarian culture stop.
“Narcis was a fantastic and friendly guide. It is a long day but he set out the plan and as a small group was happy to suggest alterations and extra stops. Very knowledgeable guide and great small group. Thank you”
12-hour small-group day trip from Bucharest to UNESCO Ivanovo Rock Churches, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets fortress, artisans, and Arbanassi.
“The trip was excellent by all means and good value for money. Razvan our guide, such a wonderful guide, he kept us informed at all times and he went beyond his duty to tell us about the history of the places we visited. I highly recommend it and hope Razvan is your guide.”
Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Old Town in one self-paced day. Small group, English host, comfy transfers.
“It was a long day, but definitely worth it! A lot of the day is spent driving, but both the monastery and Plovidiv are unmissable, and seeing them both in one day (most companies offer 2 separate day trips) gave me an extra day to be spent in Sofia. Our guide was very knowledgeable and give us information and tips throughout the day.”
A guided Plovdiv walk plus independent time, with smooth Sofia transportation and Roman plus Revival sights for a budget-friendly price.
“Good trip well worth a visit, the bus journey was 2hr and the guide informative...had plenty of time to explore the city after the tour by ourselves.”
Plovdiv’s Roman ruins and colorful streets plus Koprivshtitsa’s liberation story, guided and air-conditioned from Sofia in one long day.
“The tour is homogeneous and very well organized. Loved the colors of the houses in Plovdiv and the villages. The tour guide was an amazing woman full of good vibes and energy. Also she is very well cultured and knowledgeable.”
Day trip from Bucharest to Basarbovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, with a cliff monastery and fortress views.
“Was really good. Gabriel the guide and driver was very professional, friendly and easy to talk to, he gave us few tips as well best places to visit and eat. Definitely recommend the trip and thanks Gabriel for the pleasant day.”
Private 8-hour day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, and guided UNESCO sights.
“The monastery is spectacular and the Boyana church was an interesting short stop. Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly, and our driver was professional and friendly too.”
One day from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town and Rila Monastery with a small group, private transfer, and English guidance.
“Apostolous was a great guide and very knowledgable. It was a long day but he was very accommodating and paced the trip right for our group. I am so glad we got to venture outside of the city with him!”
Guided Sofia day trip to Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress. Walk ancient rock formations, spot Madonna and Gorilla shapes, enjoy Roman views.
“So glad that I booked this tour during my short but sweet visit to Bulgaria! Everything was perfect from start to finish and our guide Ventsislav was just the best! He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate! Would 100% do again!”
A long, organized day from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv, with A/C minibus transport, self-guided time, and clear host support.
“We didn't know much about Bulgaria before coming to Sofia. We decided to take this tour because of all the good ratings. Have to say, they were all speaking the truth. We had the same guide that the other reviews referenced. Our guide was Philip and he was a storehouse of great knowledge. He knew so much about the places we were visiting, but also gave us some great insights into Bulgaria and the recent history from Communism to Democracy. Our driver was excellent and was a very pleasant guy to be around at all the stops. I will say, this is a VERY LONG day. Out of 12+ hours,…”
A self-guided day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with an audioguide, organized transport, and time to explore.
“Our guide is excellent. Boyona and Rila are a must sites to visit. We are actually on our way back to Sofia from Rila while writing this. The only downside side (big downside) are the buses! 40 to 50km/hr on our way to Rila (some injection pump issues as they claimed) and a bus with ZERO air conditioner system on our way back to Sofia which is very aggravating! I felt bad for the tour guides being caught between a rock and a hard place. Traventuria should step up with their equipments.”
Sofia day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon with English guides, Old Bazaar walks, fortress views, and a canyon boat ride.
“The drive to and from Skopje was around 3 hours each way. Since we are leaving one country and entering another , we have to go through passport control both directions. As soon as we arrived, we were transferred to our Macedonian guide. Matka Canyon was first on the agenda. The canyon was so beautiful. It was not crowded and the weather was perfect. We opted for a 30 min instead of 1 hour boat ride so we can have enough time to visit the city. Skopje is a beautiful place with lots of statues, open spaces, restaurants and shopping areas. Our guides, both in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, provided…”
10-hour guided day trip from Plovdiv to the UNESCO Valley of the Thracian Kings, Kazanlak tombs, Stara Zagora museums, and Neolithic houses.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable but also entertaining. Ivano was passionate about his area of expertise and went the extra mile to make our experience thoroughly memorable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Day trip from Plovdiv to Rhodope natural bridges, Kosovo village food and traditions, plus Bachkovo Monastery, with an English guide.
“We wenr to Asen's fortress and after that Bachkovo monestry. Then we went to Kosoho village in Rhodope mountains, which was like travelling into past. Also ee enjoyed Rhodope cuisine! The restraurant was nice. And of course, the guide was excellent! He explained a lot about history and culture of Bulgaria.”
Private hotel pickup day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv. English guide, Wi-Fi van, Old Town exploring, Roman ruins, and seven hills.
“Plovdiv is a fascinating place and Poli is an excellent guide (and driver). The tour duration was just about perfect. Poli did a good job helping us manage the heat on the hills of Plovdiv.”
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