Plovdiv History Tour: Roman Ruins and Asen’s Fortress

Discover the rich history of Plovdiv on a small group tour. Explore ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and vibrant districts. Visit Asen’s Fortress for breathtaking views and Bachkovo Monastery to see a miraculous icon. Free hotel pickup included.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plovdiv - Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min
What's Included
  • Transport via minivan or car included
  • Includes entrance to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv
  • Admission to Asen’s fortress covered
  • Professional English-speaking guide provided
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Discover Plovdiv’s rich 8000-year history with remnants from the Roman era, attractive Revival-era architecture, and inviting eateries in the Kapana district. Revel in the stunning vistas from Asen’s Fortress, nestled atop a hill within the picturesque Rhodope Mountains. Explore Bulgaria’s second-largest monastery and marvel at the wonder-inspiring icon…

Location
Old Town of Plovdiv
ulitsa "Saborna"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Charles_r
Apr 18, 2025
Tour guide went above and beyond - Vancy, our tour guide did a great job and was very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and as easy as possible. The sights he picked were amazing and he knew the best viewpoints to take us to. We are really happy with the experience. Highly recommend.
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Christine_s
Apr 17, 2025
Perfect day. Most... - Perfect day. Most interesting sights, great tour guide and we were also lucky with the weather. Thanks!
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Jb012017
Jan 22, 2025
Amazing sites and awesome guide! - Very enjoyable tour. Fabulous sites and experience. Ventsislav was an exceptional tour guide - knowledgeable, very friendly, accommodating, attentive. Easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
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Gregory_p
Aug 13, 2024
Great experience with a knowledgeable guide. - Great experience with a knowledgeable guide. We travelled to some amazing sites. Well worth the trip.
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Daytrip67961143146
May 21, 2024
Great Tour. - The tour guide was very professional, informative, and very nice. We visited many interesting places. Great tour overall! I recommended to everybody!
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Jenniferpfaff76
May 18, 2024
Fantastic Day Trip - Excellent day trip to explore more of Bulgaria outside of Sofia. Ventsislav was an amazing guide and made sure we had the best time. The monastery and Plovdiv are amazing and shouldn’t be missed while you are in Sofia
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Calvin_p
Apr 9, 2024
The best of the Plovdiv region - Our guide was super knowledgeable about the history in the area. Very friendly and knew the right time to make bathroom and restaurant recommendations. We got to understand the various different periods of history of the city as well as the relgious significance of the places we visited. Our visit had amazing weather and there were not many crowds.
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Jamie_b
Feb 16, 2024
Great tour guide - I has a great time on this tour. Seen everything worth seeing. Great tour guide. I would recommend..
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Love_travel_ea
Feb 5, 2024
Highly recommended - It was a perfect tour. Ventsislav is a very good guide and he also was very helpfull. We went first to Bashkovo, then to the fortress and finally we had plenty of time in Plovdiv before returning to Sofia.Thanks!
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Anthony_o
Feb 5, 2024
A must see when visiting Sofia - The tour start on time. Our tour guide Ventsislav is very organized from start to end. He is very knowledgable and know the ins and out of the city we visited. Our experience with Multi Travel highly on my record and create a lifetime memories.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).