The 15 Best Wonderful Bridges & Rhodope Tours

1.Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

A 7-hour Plovdiv day tour to Asen's Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges in the Rhodopes, with pickup.

“Absolutely amazing! Our guide was so kind, educated, and informative. He gave us a really good overview of Bulgarian history, the area and the religious icons. This particular was the perfect combination of nature and culture. Thank you.”

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2.Wonderful Bridges and Rhodope Cuisine Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

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.”

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3.E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Electric motorcycle ride in Bulgaria’s Rhodopes, with Momina Skala canyon views, Markovo Reservoir breaks, and the Sveti Atanas chapel.

“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”

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4.Day trip to The Marvelous Bridges and the unique Rhodope cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Plovdiv day trip to Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo village Rhodope meal, and Bachkovo Monastery, English guide, hotel pickup included.

“Ivo is supremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of Bulgaria, giving us a great background to the trip. He drove us safely in the comfortable air conditioned vehicle. The ‘bridges’ are well worth the 2hr winding, scenic drive. Wear shoes with good grip as paths are steep & slippery in places. You won’t be walking far from the vehicle & can opt out of any paths you’re not happy about. Absolutely magical place! Next, to interesting old village then delicious food stop (ask Ivo for recommendations). Last stop at the ornate monastery- more great stories, facts and descriptions from Ivo! Wonderful, un-hurried, memorable day. Thank you from…”

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5.Adventure Tour to Plovdiv and Rhodope Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $118

Plovdiv and Rhodopes in one long day, with Roman sights, Old Town streets, and a Vucha Dam boat trip from Sofia.

“An amazing day spent. The tour was amazing from beginning to end. Vasco our tour leader was super, his information about the history was told with so much passion and made even more interesting. The city of Plovdiv is just amazing and The lake it left me speechless of words. No words or photos can explain the really beauty. Thank you Vasco 👍😊”

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6.Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen’s Fortress from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $45Best value

A private 1-day trip from Plovdiv to Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges, with flexible guidance options.

“**SCAM ALERT** DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR Once we booked, operator asked for 180€ more for transportation. The tour operator was very rude and unprofessional. Would not cancel the reservation, so we ended up pay 93 USD for a google document. The document was Read more”

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7.Full Day Mystical East Rhodope and the ancient city of Perperikon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Mystical East Rhodope day from Plovdiv: Perperikon ruins, Haskovo statue views, Uzundzhovo church, and Alexandrovo tomb art.

“Thank you for the great experience and guidance.”

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8.Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

A 2-hour private horseback ride from Smolyan to Waterfalls Canyon, with Rhodope viewpoints, Smolyan and Pamporovo views, and guide photos included.

“Jivko was a kind and confident teacher. He gave great instruction and support throughout the ride and is extremely knowledgeable about horses and the area. The horse riding experience was truly unforgettable and we will definitely return. Thank you for the beautiful ride, waterfalls and photos you took of us.”

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9.Tour from Plovdiv to Bachkovo,Asen Fortress and Wonderful Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Day trip from Plovdiv to Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges in the Rhodopes, with an English guide and comfort.

“It was a beautiful day in the Rhodopes. Iva was a super guide, communicative, friendly and humorous. She was able to tell me a lot about Bulgaria and its history. I can highly recommend this tour with her. Thank you!Auto-translated”

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11.Zip Line & Via Ferrata Experience in the Rhodope Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $54

Alpine trolley downhill and optional via ferrata in the Rhodope Mountains near Chepelare, Bulgaria, with gear, instruction, and big views.

“Wow, this is fantastic. Such a nice soft adventure, safe, secure but with stunning views in the Rhodope mountains. Great instructors and lots of people queuing. With this booking we had a fast-track access and personalized service on the spot.”

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12.3 Days Best of Plovdiv and the magic of the Rhodope mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $603

3 days in Plovdiv and the Rhodopes, mixing Roman ruins, Ottoman landmarks, and caves, bridges, and mountain villages.

“Le gite in montagna molto belle,male Kosovo sena senso!in pianura molto caldo 40 gradi a Plovdiv, le guide ok ma meglio quella del primo giorno.non un viaggio da fare a luglio!”

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13.From Smolyan: Waterfalls Canyon Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $104

Horseback through Waterfalls Canyon from Smolyan in Bulgaria, with trained horses, a local guide, and options up toward Perelik peak.

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14.Private 2-Day Horseback Riding in Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $860

Private 2-day horseback ride in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv, with a guide, safety gear, and a bungalow night plus luggage help.

“That was my last horse riding tour in Bulgaria. I truly enjoyed it. The Rhodope mountains are worth experiencing. This horse-riding tour is a must for nature and horse lovers. BIG THANKS!”

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15.Private 4×4 Experience in the Rhodopes with Ostrich Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $262

Private 4x4 tour in Bulgaria’s Rhodopes from Smolyan, choose buggy or quad, then visit an Ostrich Farm. Up to 2 people.

“Excellent experience, stunning views, awesome terrain, great service and our tour body Lubo was great and knowledgeable!”

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