Bulgaria · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sofia guided bike tour with rental included, parks and landmarks like NDK and Lovers Bridge in about 2 hours.
“We were not able to go on this tour at the last minute as my my husband was sick. I felt bad that we put out the tour operator but they were very understanding and ask if there was anything he could do to assist. We did not request a refund nor was onel offered.”
Cycle Varna’s Black Sea region with bikes, water, and a private group, stopping at Fortress Ovech, Shabla Lighthouse, and Suvorovo.
“Deyan was a responsive host and very accommodating to the things we wanted to do. He was a great guide , providing interesting and useful information. Definitely recommend this trip!”
Bike through Sofia for 2 hours, hit major landmarks like Alexander Nevsky, get helmet and water, and learn local history in English.
“De gids was top, heel aardig en wist veel te vertellen. Had ook veel tips over Sofia en heeft zelfs ons restaurant gereserveerd bij een lokaal Bulgaars restaurant.”
Electric e-bike tour in Veliko Tarnovo: hotel pickup, Arbanasi cobblestones, scenic photo stops, and panoramic history in 2 to 4 hours.
“we had an amazing time with our e bike tour. the bikes are brand new and the service is amazing. we recommend it to anyone in Veliko Tarnovo.”
Bike through Sofia’s green parks with an English guide and rented bicycle from St. Alexander Nevsky. Private ride, 2 to 3 hours.
“We zaten keurig op de afgesproken tijd te wachten op onze gids. Toen deze 15 minuten te laat was gebeld met het bedrijf. Deze vertelde dat zij de tour hadden geannuleerd een dag van tevoren. Ons hadden ze niets laten weten. De reden de slechte "gevaarlijke" weersomstaRead more”
Bike from Sofia to Rila Monastery with hotel pickup, a guided countryside ride, trout lunch, and a thrilling 20 km downhill.
“Orlin and the Bike company did a great job on this tour. He picked us up at our hotel at 8:30 a.m. and then we drove about an hour or so to a spot at the base of the Rila Mountains. He had nice mountain bikes and helmets and we were on our way. The first part was rolling and often flat as we made our way to the small town of Rila. We biked through town and then it was mostly uphill from there. But, Orlin gave all of us the option of riding in the van if the biking got too tough. We biked up to Rila Monastery,…”
Private 4-hour mountain biking in Vitosha from Sofia with hotel pickup, a hardtail bike, helmet, and Rila views, plus an English guide.
“I normally do hiking tours, but saw this one and was interested. I made the right choice booking this tour. It was an absolute blast. The guide was great and will work with you no matter your experience.”
Rent a new e-bike in Belogradchik or Vidin, choose from 25 routes or custom rides, get navigation and support, and ride at your pace.
“Unfortunately a very bad experience: The local operator was not flexible about the time for the rental and did not provide the bikes at the place indicated. Worst: I have repeatedly asked for a bike for my 10 year old son and was not told that it is not available until we arrived at Read more”
One hour of quad biking near Sofia with pickup, helmet and protective gear included. Ride through Rila valley scenery in English.
“Excellent experience, definitely worth the money. Nice smooth drive with quad bikes backed by excellent views and sites would definitely recommend!!”
Rent a bike in Borovets for $11, get a helmet and lock, and ride local mountain trails for 1 to 4 hours or all day.
A 2-hour Sofia bike tour hitting major sights like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and NDK, with bikes, helmets, and local history stops.
“With a bike we discovered the city center of Sofia, great way to see the city and its buildings. Good tour guide! Also had the opportunity to have a break and drink something at a restaurant”
Rent an MTB, e-MTB or city e-bike in Sofia for $22.75 per person. Mobile ticket, return ride, and flexible one-day exploration.
“Bultrips were amazingly helpful for our trip where we flew to Bucharest and dropped down to the Danube in Ruse. Airport transfers, bike hire, accommodation all sorted with no fuss and good communication. And a really great price. Would definitely recommend.”
Self-guided e-bike and 4x4 e-scooter rental in Veliko Tarnovo, with easy hills, helmet included, and ride at your own pace.
“I had such an amazing time renting an electric bike. The bikes were comfortable and easy to handle and the freedom to explore at your own pace is so great.”
Pick a monastery, a mountain, a cave or a coastline.
