Bulgaria · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-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”
From Sofia, ride up to Rila National Park and hike the Seven Rila Lakes, with a chairlift option and a real mountain guide.
“The lakes are absolutely stunning in Autumn - the trip is well worth it if you’re in Sofia for a few days. We had a great guide and recommend the guided tour - you get more out of the experience understanding the landscape/what you’re looking at.”
Full-day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and UNESCO Boyana Church. Guided fresco stories, timed church entry, easy pickup.
“This was a great day trip. Our guide was very informative and nice. Of course this is a large tour and we were in a bus, so when we went to the Boyana church, since only 10 people are allowed at a time inside, there was a lot of waiting in the cold until everyone got to enter. The places were beautiful though, it was just a long trip, we spent more time traveling than at the places of interest, but as a day trip from Sofia I would still recommend this as the places are a must see and it’s a great alternative from having to plan and drive…”
One-day Sofia tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, two UNESCO sites with an English guide and a grilled trout lunch stop.
“the whole experience has been amazing. not only for the destination itself (strongly suggetted), but also for the organization and the helpfulness and kindness of the guide. we booked for a cold morning of january, so there were just two of us. the guide picked us up at our hostel in perfect timing with a car, so it was most of a private tour. the guy explained everything with precision, providing us interesting details about the history of the two monasteries. he was - as I said - very helpful and nice. I would suggest the travel agency and the tour to a fried.”
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 full-day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Rocks, Belogradchik Fortress, and Venetsa Cave, with guided walks and included entrances.
“Thank you Mickael for guiding us today! We have unforgettable experience!”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress, with Old Town walking time, Roman ruins, and big viewpoint photos.
“Fortress was incredible. Plovdiv as a whole probably deserves more time, but if you are in Bulgaria for just a weekend like I was this trip is a perfect way to get out of Sofia and experience some more of the country! I would definitely do this trip again just for the fortress view, it was breathtaking (especially in late October).”
A full day from Sofia to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, with guided old-town walks, Roman sights, Revival houses, and time to explore.
“We had a great trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa with Radi as our guide. We enjoyed the day very much, as both places were amazing - Plovdiv for its ancient history and beautifully preserved old town, and Koprivshtitsa for its brave patriotic resistance villagers and unique architecture. Radi was a good driver, well-informed, engaging, and amusing in his anecdotes. He taught us a lot about the places and the country. And yes, Radi - Bulgarian tomatoes really are the best!”
Small-group Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sights, and free time for lunch and Kapana.
“Martin was fine as a guide, speaks very good English. They should pre buy tickets for the Roman theatre, it was a pain to go all the way down the hill to the end of the tour, to then go back up, then to have lunch and keep to the schedule. Unbeknownst to us, the bus ride back detours to the airport for new riders they pick up, huh? this was not even listed as one of the drop offs they sent before the trip and likely added 40 mins to the trip back at the end of a long day.”
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.”
Full-day self-guided hike to Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, with chair lift rides, emerald water, and bring-your-own lunch.
“Our driver Krassy was a great guy. Had a good music. The trip itself was worth to wake up at 6.30 AM”
Full-day Niš history tour from Sofia with Mediana Roman mosaics, Skull Tower, WWII camp, Constantine sites, plus Niš free time.
“It was nice day spent in Nis. The tour guide Mihail / Michael was helpful and knowledgeable. The border crossing was smooth. Overall a great experience.”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress, with expert driver-guide Ventsislav, big views, and a cave stop option.
“Our guide and driver was very skilled and knowledgeable. The drive although was monotonous was worth it when we arrived at the Belogradchik Fortress. The view from the top was breathtaking and it was very tranquil and rugged. The Venetsa cave was interesting and well planned and lit.”
Full-day hike in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains to the Seven Lakes, then soak in Sapareva Banya hot springs, with Sofia pickup.
“Sent a message what hotel I was at. No response, nobody showed up that morning. Asked for a refund from Viator and no response about that either. Beginning to think this website is a scam.”
Full-day small-group Bulgaria tour from the Black Sea with lunch, church traditions, Roman baths, mosaics, and Pobiti Kamani rocks.
“Wunderbar geführte Tour um Kultur und Bräuche Bulgariens zu erleben. Ein Erlebnis für groß und klein”
Pick a monastery, a mountain, a cave or a coastline.
