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Explore Plovdiv, Starosel & Staro Zhelezare: The Ultimate Heritage Day Trip from Sofia
Experience 8,000 years of Bulgarian heritage on this action-packed day tour. We go beyond the typical city tour to uncover ancient Thracian mysteries and a world-famous street art village.
Admire Plovdiv (Europe’s Oldest Living City): Depart from central Sofia in a comfortable, A/C minibus. Explore grand Roman ruins and the colorful Old Town. Enjoy 1 hour of free time to eat and shop in the trendy Kapana Art District.
Visit Starosel Thracian Temple: Discover a massive, 4th-century BC cult complex and the largest royal tomb found in the region.
Discover Staro Zhelezare “Art Village”: Walk through a “living gallery” where village walls are covered in famous street art murals-the perfect Instagram spot.
Meeting point: Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia LINK) – a detailed map will be provided with the reservation
Duration: 10 hours; 5 hrs spent in transfer time
Tour options:
- English-speaking live guide
- Audio guide (audio device or online) in different languages -English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian.
Drop off: Vasil Levski Monument (in front of the Embassy of Slovakia)
08:00: The trip starts from Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) LINK
10:00: Arrival at the Old Town in Plovdiv, followed by a guided tour
12:00: Free time for lunch and shopping. Plovdiv has the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe.
13:00: Transfer from Plovdiv to Starosel Thracian Temple
13:45:Tour of Starosel Thracian Cult Temple
15:00:Tour of the art village of Staro Zhelezare
18:00: Arrival at the starting point in Sofia
Please note that all of the timetables are approximate and are subject to change, depending on the size of the group and the traffic along the way.
Price: From 25 euros per person
Service variations:
- ENGLISH GUIDED – with an English-speaking guide;
- SELF-GUIDED – with online audio guide on your smartphone (internet and headphones required);
The price includes: All transportation along the route: Sofia – Plovdiv – Starosel – Staro Zhelezare Sofia, services as per variation, VAT, and parking fees;
Please note:
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on cobbled streets.
- Especially in summer – bring a sun hat, sun lotion, and sunglasses.
- The tour is not suitable for disabled people.
- The tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
If you are travelling with a child, a separate seat (ticket) must be booked.
Please get in touch with us to arrange a booster seat (as required by law)
