From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Cover 8,000 years of civilization in a single, perfectly coordinated day trip from Sofia. Traveling comfortably by air-conditioned minibus/coach, you'll explore the grand Roman ruins and cobblestone streets of Plovdiv, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Step further back in time at the mystical Starosel Thracian Temple, before wrapping up your journey with a modern twist in Staro Zhelezare, a quirky rural village famous for its avant-garde open-air street art.
- Visit Plovdiv’s Old Town and major historical landmarks
- Perfectly timed for a quick, authentic local lunch and photo walk in Europe's longest pedestrian zone.
- Discover the Starosel Thracian Temple, dating back to the 4th century BC
- Capture unique photos in the vibrant art village of Staro Zhelezare
- Sit back and relax in a modern, air-conditioned minibus or coach through the beautiful Thracian Valley.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The Old Town of Plovdiv is with cobbled streets (some of them steep) , please have comfortable walking shoes
The Regional Ethnographic Museum - Plovdiv is closed on Mondays
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
During the summer months the weather in Plovdiv can be very hot. We highly recommend sunscreen, hat and sun glasses.
Minimum age is 6 years
Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
What To Expect
Vasil Levski Monument
Your day trip starts at 08:00 AM from the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). Please arrive by 07:45 AM to check in. Board our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Plovdiv.
Plovdiv Old Town
Explore one of Europe's oldest cities! Your guide will lead you through the cobbled streets of the Old Town architectural reserve. Marvel at the 19th-century National Revival houses, ancient Roman walls, and historic churches while learning about Plovdiv's 8,000-year history.
Options
Italian Local Guide
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's old town, the ancient Starosel Thracian Temple, and the famous Staro Zhelezare street art mural village today. Local Italian Guide: is included for the Plovdiv and Starosel tours. Note: Sofia bus transfer is accompanied by an English or Spanish coordinator. ➤ Return Route Logistics: mean after Starosel and the art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia.
App: Koprivstica (No Starosel)
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's historic old town and the stunning 19th-century National Revival museum town of Koprivshtitsa. ➤ Audio App Requirements: This is a self-guided phone tour. Bring a charged smartphone & headphones. No live English guide is included on this tour. Starosel EXCLUDED: from this option. Do not book this itinerary if you want to visit Starosel and the Art Village. This goes to Koprivshtitsa. ⚠ Shared Bus Logistics: mean you may share a bus with a Spanish or Italian guided group. Their live guide commentary may interfere with your app.
English Guided Tour
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's old town, the ancient Starosel Thracian Temple, and the famous Staro Zhelezare street art mural village in one day. ➤ Return Route Logistics: mean after Starosel and the art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia.
Audio App Tour
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's old town, the ancient Starosel Thracian Temple, and the famous Staro Zhelezare street art mural village in one day. ➤ Audio App Requirements: This is a self-guided phone tour. Bring a charged smartphone & headphones. No live English guide is included on this tour. ➤ Return Route Logistics: mean after Starosel and the art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia. ⚠ Shared Bus Logistics: mean you may share a bus with a Spanish or Italian guided group. Their live guide commentary may interfere with your app.
ENG: Koprivstica (No Starosel)
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's historic old town and the stunning 19th-century National Revival museum town of Koprivshtitsa. Starosel EXCLUDED: from this option. Do not book this itinerary if you want to visit Starosel and the Art Village. This goes to Koprivshtitsa.
Spanish Local Guide
➤ You will visit: Plovdiv's old town, the ancient Starosel Thracian Temple, and the famous Staro Zhelezare street art mural village in one day. Local Spanish Guide: is included for the Plovdiv and Starosel tours. Note: Sofia bus transfer is accompanied by an English or Italian coordinator. ➤ Return Route Logistics: mean after Starosel and the art village, the bus must return to Plovdiv to collect other passengers before heading to Sofia.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Driver/guide in English
Admission tickets (will be paid onsite)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Can certainly do better
brasov b,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Far too much time in vehicle, we left at 9:00 am and returned at 7:30 pm. Driver's slow, don't obstruct traffic. So instead of 2 hours of free time, only 1 hour...
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