Bulgaria · 1-DAY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Gray Line Romania’s 12-hour Bulgaria day trip from Bucharest, with Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“What a great way to check off another country. The fortress at Veliko Tarnovo was very cool to explore and the small trip size was a great way to travel.”
Explore medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest, with Ivanovo’s rock churches, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanassi, and local food.
“very sunny day , warm after morning, easy going driver and our guide”
Explore ancient Plovdiv on an affordable day trip from Sofia, with Roman ruins, colorful Revival houses, guided walks, and free time.
“There is so much history in Plovdiv. The Old Town is excellent. Our guide - Raliza - was well informed and very friendly.”
Compare Plovdiv’s Roman ruins with Koprivshtitsa’s revival-era houses on this affordable, guided day trip from Sofia.
“Martin was very enthusiastic and the whole day was fascinating. There never seems to be enough time to see everything, but it's a great combination if you don't have much time in Bulgaria.”
Explore Bulgaria from Bucharest on a 12-hour trip to Basarbovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsaravets Fortress, and Arbanasi.
“Gabriel was a very good tour guide. One of the other tourists drank too much and may also have had a mental health problem. This tourist became aggressive and Gabriel ejected him from the tour. Gabriel did the correct thing. I am very glad to have had Gabriel as our tour guide.”
Review of Sofia’s private day trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with frescoes, mountain scenery, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Learning about the history of the area and people. The Driver was very personable and was familiar with the people and are.”
See Plovdiv Old Town and Rila Monastery from Sofia in one long day, with round-trip transport, English guidance, and useful planning tips.
“Apostolous was a great guide and very knowledgable. It was a long day but he was very accommodating and paced the trip right for our group. I am so glad we got to venture outside of the city with him!”
Review of the Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv day trip, with practical advice on timing, transport, costs, guides, and what to expect.
“Excellent day to see Rila Monastery and Bulgaria’s second largest city - Plovdiv. Phillip, our host was clear with his communication and the two locations we visited were really interesting. I would highly recommend.”
Visit Boyana Church and Rila Monastery from Sofia on an affordable self-guided day trip with transport, audio commentary, and free time.
“So worth taking this tour to see the Boyana Church with its fabulous frescoes, and then on to the amazing Rila Monastery. Although the tour was self-guided, our driver Lubo was happy to answer questions and pass on interesting information. A good day out, and I thoroughly recommend.”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon day trip, with border tips, timing, guides, costs, sights, and honest advice before booking.
“Best part of the trip we’re the guides! Lubo is a well educated, well read young man whose conversation kept me interested throughout the journey to and from Sofia. And Mike in Skopje who was very friendly and interesting during our walk through the city. One criticism: the tour is not as described. We had more free time than planned in Skopje. Not a problem but the visit to matka canyon did not happen. Please change the tour description!”
Review of a private Sofia to Plovdiv day trip, with hotel pickup, Roman ruins, Old Town walks, free time, Wi-Fi, and practical tips.
“Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!”
Cross the Danube from Bucharest to Basarbovo, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo on a private 12-hour Bulgaria day tour.
“Review: Our day trip to Bulgaria was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed every second of it, from exploring the stunning historical sites to indulging in the delicious local cuisine. The rich history and beautiful architecture made the experience truly unforgettable. The food was another highlight—fresh, flavorful, and a perfect representation of Bulgarian culture. Everything about the trip was well-organized, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Bulgaria in a day. Highly recommended!”
Review of Sofia’s Borovets ski day trip, with gear, lift pass, transport, mountain views, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“they cancelled on me last minute, had to go with another company. would not recommend. The price seemed fair but bit of a bate-and-switch, or at least they held out for a large/group booking.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo village cuisine, and Bachkovo Monastery on a scenic 9-hour day trip from Plovdiv.
“It was very lovely. The guide was considerate, did not rush us and took breaks as needed. The views and the Monastery were amazing and overall it was a great experience!”
Cross Bulgaria’s border into Serbia, visit Boyana Church and Poganovo Monastery, and enjoy mountain scenery, local food, and expert guiding.
“There really wasn't a lot to see in the tour. Our tour guide couldn't find our hotel and called and asked me for directions really, like a tourist would be able to give local directions....after picking us up, she stopped to gas up the car. not impressed with that However, the place she took us for local food in Serbia was amazing. I wouldn't recommend the tour unless a few things were added.”
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