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Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour

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| Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Turkish
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Overview

Every traveler in Bulgaria wants to visit the most interesting places and take away the most vivid impressions. Your collection of memories will be complete if you visit the sights of Plovdiv, the capital of culture, in the company of an audio guide.

You will explore the old town of Plovdiv on your own at your own pace, with the help of an audio guide and a map of the excursion route.
Approaching the desired object, you dial its number and start playback.

After paying for the tour, a link with access to audio files will be sent to your email. On the day of the excursion you have chosen, the link will become active and will be valid for 24 hours. You will listen to audio recordings through your phone. You will need internet and headphones to listen to recordings in temples.
Attention: internet consumption is minimal!

What's Included

  • Map of Plovdiv
  • Audio Guide ENG, RUS, BG, TR, GR, FR, SP, IT, DE

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    ulitsa "Hristo G. Danov"
    4000 Staria grad, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

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    Djumaya Mosque

    Route point 1 - Jumaya Mosque is a medieval Muslim temple in Plovdiv. According to various authors, it was built under Sultan Murad I (1362 – 1389) or under Sultan Murad II (1421 – 1451)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis

    The Stadium of Philippopolis was the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv), built in the 2nd century AD, during the Roman imperial period.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church of the Holy Mother of God

    A small church existed on the site as early as the 9th century. The church was renovated in 1186 by the bishop of Plovdiv Constantine Pantehi and it became part of a monastery. Both the church and the monastery were destroyed when the Ottoman Turks conquered the city in 1371 in the course of the Bulgarian-Ottoman Wars
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Casa Lamartine

    Lamartine House - It was built by some unknown master-builder in 1829- 1830 and is one of the biggest and most beautiful symmetrical houses in the Old City.
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    6 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Balabanov House

    The Balaban House, also known as the House of Hadji Panayot Lampsha, is a museum house in Plovdiv. Built at the beginning of the 19th century
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

    The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern Plovdiv, once the ancient city of Philippopolis
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ethnographic Museum

    Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic museum is the second largest specialized museum of this type in Bulgaria.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe

    Nebet Tepe is one of the hills of Plovdiv where the ancient town was founded. The earliest settlements on Nebet Tepe are dated back to 4000 BC
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Hisar Kapia

    Hisar Kapia (from Turkish: Hisar Kapı meaning "Castle Gate") is a medieval gate in Plovdiv's old town and one of the most famous tourist sights in the city.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Small Basilica Of Philippopolis

    Small Basilica Archeological Site (5th-6th century)
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cultural Center-Museum Trakart

    Cultural Center-Museum TrakArt is a history museum in Plovdiv. It features 160 square metres “in situ” ancient Roman mosaic from the 3rd - 4th century, an exhibition called 'Glass in ancient art' that illustrates the development of glass manufacturing from the 5th century BC till the 4th century AD, an exhibition called 'Protothracian portrait' with ceramic objects from the eneolith and the neolith- Cultura Maritsa and an exhibition with Roman miniature portraits from the first century BC up to the first century AD
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Saints Constantine and Helena

    The Church of St Constantine and Helena is a church in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It is considered to be among the oldest churches in the city. It was built in 337 at the sight of an ancient pagan temple in the acropolis on one of the fortified hills.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio 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). 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-86097P2

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio 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).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Map of Plovdiv.
    • Audio Guide ENG, RUS, BG, TR, GR, FR, SP, IT, DE.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Audio Guide ENG, RUS, BG, TR, GR, FR, SP, IT, DE

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    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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