Top Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Self-Guided Sand Festival in Burgas Action Day Sofia Full of Fun Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia Kranevo Tours & Activities from Therma Village View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Bulgaria are: Bulgaria Cultural & Theme Tours Bulgaria Walking & Biking Tours Bulgaria Walking Tours Bulgaria Historical & Heritage Tours Bulgaria Luxury & Special Occasions View all tour styles in Bulgaria →

Short trip to North Macedonia from Sofia

This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the beauty of North Macedonia without going on a long day trip. It is perfect …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Short trip to North Macedonia from Sofia

This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the beauty of North Macedonia without going on a long day trip. It is perfect...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$97

Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park

Looking to get high up? How does this sound - getting to the tallest part of the Balkan mountain by the longest chairlift in the …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park

Looking to get high up? How does this sound - getting to the tallest part of the Balkan mountain by the longest chairlift in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$97

Archaeological tour-From the Neolithic to Modern times in Augusta Trayana

People who are interested in History and Archeology will find this trip amazing. There are not many places that can give you so many archeological …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (1)

Archaeological tour-From the Neolithic to Modern times in Augusta Trayana

People who are interested in History and Archeology will find this trip amazing. There are not many places that can give you so many archeological...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$101

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.7 (462)

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (462)

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$102

Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

The history of Skopje starts with the settlements of the Thracians and the establishing the fortress of Scupi. The town was part of the Roman, …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.7 (46)

Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

The history of Skopje starts with the settlements of the Thracians and the establishing the fortress of Scupi. The town was part of the Roman,...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (46)

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$102

Private Access Rose Festival Kazanlak 05-07.06.2025

The first festival took place more than 100 years ago, in 1903. Today the Rose Festival is an international event, visited and enjoyed by thousands …More

Sliven, Bulgaria

4.3 (6)

Private Access Rose Festival Kazanlak 05-07.06.2025

The first festival took place more than 100 years ago, in 1903. Today the Rose Festival is an international event, visited and enjoyed by thousands...

10 hours

4.3 (6)

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$102

Full Day Mystical East Rhodope and the ancient city of Perperikon

Embark on a journey through the mystical East Rhodope Mountains, where history and mystery come together to create an unforgettable experience. On this day tour, …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5.0 (6)

Full Day Mystical East Rhodope and the ancient city of Perperikon

Embark on a journey through the mystical East Rhodope Mountains, where history and mystery come together to create an unforgettable experience. On this day tour,...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$102

Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Visit the two most visited …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.4 (72)

Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Visit the two most visited...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (72)

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$102

Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.9 (26)

Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (26)

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$102

Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery & Roman Heritage: Day Tour from Sofia

The Intimacy of a Private Trip, the Price of a Group Tour Why settle for a crowded 50-seater bus when you can explore Bulgaria’s cultural …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (6)

Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery & Roman Heritage: Day Tour from Sofia

The Intimacy of a Private Trip, the Price of a Group Tour Why settle for a crowded 50-seater bus when you can explore Bulgaria’s cultural...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$102

From Sofia: Belogradchick - The Bulgarian Arizona

In the mountain man can’t feel lone but rather absolutely free. Bulgaria is unique with the diversity of the land. There is one phenomenon, hidden …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (1)

From Sofia: Belogradchick - The Bulgarian Arizona

In the mountain man can’t feel lone but rather absolutely free. Bulgaria is unique with the diversity of the land. There is one phenomenon, hidden...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$103

From Sofia: Buzludzha, Rose Valley & Thracian Kings Tour

This one day tour will take you to the communist monument Buzludzha. In fact the monument is on the sixth place of the European the …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.5 (2)

From Sofia: Buzludzha, Rose Valley & Thracian Kings Tour

This one day tour will take you to the communist monument Buzludzha. In fact the monument is on the sixth place of the European the...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$109

From Sofia: Rose Valley, Shipka & Buzludzha Small Group Day Tour

Most tours stop at Buzludzha. We include the Shipka Freedom Monument — the hilltop battleground where Bulgaria's liberation was decided in 1878 — and the …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (7)

From Sofia: Rose Valley, Shipka & Buzludzha Small Group Day Tour

Most tours stop at Buzludzha. We include the Shipka Freedom Monument — the hilltop battleground where Bulgaria's liberation was decided in 1878 — and the...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$109

From Sofia: Rila Monastery, St. Ivan Cave & Alpine Picnic Tour

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (3)

From Sofia: Rila Monastery, St. Ivan Cave & Alpine Picnic Tour

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour...

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$109

From Sofia: Eyes of God, Gorge Picnic & Cherepish Monastery Tour

There is a moment on this tour that no other day trip from Sofia offers. You have just visited Cherepish Monastery - a 14th-century riverside …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (1)

From Sofia: Eyes of God, Gorge Picnic & Cherepish Monastery Tour

There is a moment on this tour that no other day trip from Sofia offers. You have just visited Cherepish Monastery - a 14th-century riverside...

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$109

Explore Bulgaria's countryside on a jeep tour! Enjoy honey tasting at a bee farm, scenic drives with panoramic views, & an off-road adventure. Refuel with …More

Nessebar, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Obzor Jeep Safari Experience

Explore Bulgaria's countryside on a jeep tour! Enjoy honey tasting at a bee farm, scenic drives with panoramic views, & an off-road adventure. Refuel with...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$113

Private Cape Kaliakra & the Balchik Botanical Gardens from Varna

Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white …More

Varna, Bulgaria

5.0 (3)

Private Cape Kaliakra & the Balchik Botanical Gardens from Varna

Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$113

Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church

9.40 am Arrive at Rila monastery Deep in the Rila Mountain in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, about 1h 30min drive from Sofia is situated …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.3 (3)

Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church

9.40 am Arrive at Rila monastery Deep in the Rila Mountain in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, about 1h 30min drive from Sofia is situated...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (3)

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$113

Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

Join this most in-depth private day trip from Sofia to see ancient history, spa and wine in Koprivshtitsa and Starosel. See the charming and diverse …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5.0 (1)

Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

Join this most in-depth private day trip from Sofia to see ancient history, spa and wine in Koprivshtitsa and Starosel. See the charming and diverse...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$113

Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Bansko. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a …More

Bansko, Bulgaria

5.0 (1)

Tour to the Rila Monastery from Bansko

Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Bansko. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$114

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Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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