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Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its strategic regional importance, changing hands between the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria, it has traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 6000 BC.

Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic:

12:00 Meet and leave Sofia
13:30 We arrive in Plovdiv and have some time to walk around
14:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour)
16:00 Time to walk around Plovdiv and optionally grab some food
17:00 We leave Plovdiv
18:30 We arrive back in Sofia

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sofia Center
ul. "Iskar" 31, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv Old Town

Visit to the Old Town of Plovdiv
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Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

Visit to the Roman Theatre in Plovdiv
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-102527P3

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What's Included

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  • WiFi on board
  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

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