Day Trips from Sofia at a glance
- Our pick: Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day Trip, US$ 22 per person (9h, 4.62★ · 1,120).
- Top rated: Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Day Trip from Sofia, US$ 87 per person (9h, 4.83★ · 183).
- Best value: Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia: Roman Theatre & Old Town, US$ 21 per person (9h, 4.53★ · 442).
Price per person across the 44 options priced per person: US$ 21–US$ 506 (median US$ 124). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 44.
Of the 44 options: 40 with live guides in English, 42 with free cancellation, 40 with instant confirmation, 29 with hotel pickup, 28 kid-friendly, 18 private and 39 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Day Trips from Sofia — Rila Monastery, Plovdiv Old Town and 19 more
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Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day Trip Visit two UNESCO sites from Sofia: Rila Monastery in the mountains and medieval Boyana Church with 13th-century frescoes. Includes transport, guide, and entry. Eight hours. Every day · 08:55 and 09:44 · From age 6 ★ 4.62 (1,120 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia: Roman Theatre & Old Town Plovdiv day tour from Sofia includes guided walk through Old Town, Roman Theatre, Europe's longest pedestrian street. 8.5–10 hours with pickup and transport. Every day · 08:30 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.53 (442 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Skopje Day Trip from Sofia: Old Bazaar, Fortress & Mother Teresa Cross the border for a day trip to Skopje from Sofia with two guides, explore the Old Bazaar, Skopje Fortress, and Mother Teresa’s Memorial House, includes pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.68 (500 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa Day Trip from Sofia with Walking Tours Wander Plovdiv’s old town, taste lunch in Roman streets, and stroll colorful Koprivshtitsa: includes Sofia pickup, English guide, and free time to explore. Every day · 07:58 · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (221 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Sofia to Rila Monastery & 7 Rila Lakes Day Trip Shuttle Start your Sofia day trip with a shared shuttle to the 7 Rila Lakes for hiking, then visit UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Includes transport and flexible timing. Every day · 07:00 · Season until 15 Dec · All ages ★ 4.75 (336 reviews) Duration: 13h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & 7 Lakes Day Trip with Pickup Full-day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Seven Lakes. Includes hotel pickup, transport, and guided monastery visit. Around 11 hours. Dress code required. Every day · 08:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.51 (226 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Day Trip from Sofia Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery with hotel pickup, professional guide and lunch included. Small group, 9 hours. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (183 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Lovech, Devetaki Cave & Krushuna Waterfalls Day Trip from Sofia Full-day trip from Sofia with hotel pickup, Devetaki Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls and Lovech's Medieval Fortress. Includes guide, lunch and transport. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.77 (176 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Nis Day Trip from Sofia: Skull Tower, Fortress & Local Lunch Start your day in Sofia and cross into Serbia for a small-group Nis tour. Explore the Skull Tower, Nazi camp, Ottoman fortress, and taste Serbian food. Includes pickup. Tue–Sun · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.72 (161 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Trip Drive from Sofia to hike seven glacier lakes at 2,100–2,500m, then tour UNESCO Rila Monastery. Includes transport, chairlift, guide. 12 hours, moderate fitness. Every day · 06:57 · From age 12 ★ 4.59 (128 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Plovdiv Day Trip with Pickup Full-day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Old Town with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guided walking tour. Includes driver and WiFi. Every day · 07:45 · From age 7 ★ 4.38 (87 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Feel the quiet awe of Rila Monastery, explore Boyana Church’s frescoes, and enjoy a private drive from Sofia with flexible stops and hotel pickup included. Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (132 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Rila Monastery & St. Ivan Cave Day Trip from Sofia Full-day tour from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave. Includes transport, entry fees, and 8 hours exploring history and nature. Departs 9am. Every day · 08:59 · From age 6 ★ 4.76 (49 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Skopje day trip from Sofia: Old Bazaar and Mother Teresa's house Day trip from Sofia to Skopje with English-speaking guide, local driver and air-conditioned minivan. Visit the Old Bazaar, Stone Bridge. Mon–Sat · 08:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.62 (53 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Rila Monastery & Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia: Two UNESCO Sites Visit two UNESCO sites in one day from Sofia: explore Rila Monastery in the morning, then drive through the Rila Mountains to Plovdiv's historical center Every day · 07:00 · All ages ★ 4.67 (55 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
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Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Trip with Extended Free Time UNESCO Rila Monastery tour from Sofia with guided intro, free exploration, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport. Small groups. Every day · 09:00 and 09:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.76 (46 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Hot Mineral Bath Day Trip Day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery plus mountain hot springs spa. Includes driver, AC transport, WiFi. 8 hours, small groups, spa entry extra. Every day · 08:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.69 (39 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia Leave Sofia at dawn to cross into North Macedonia, boat through Matka Canyon's limestone gorge, and walk Skopje's Stone Bridge and Ottoman bazaar. Mon, Wed and Thu · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.59 (37 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 163 per person
Rila Monastery Day Trip from Sofia: Guided Tour & Mountain Minibus Medieval monastery UNESCO site 120km south of Sofia. Guided tour, museum access, free time, round-trip minibus transport. 8 hours, 9am departure. Every day · 09:00 and 09:50 · From age 6 ★ 4.36 (25 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia: 4,000 Years of History Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv with hotel pickup and English-speaking driver-guide. Walk the Old Town's Roman remains and Revival-era houses. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.68 (25 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Borovets ski and snowboard lessons from Sofia: Full gear included Ski or snowboard lessons at Bulgaria's largest resort, 70 km from Sofia, with all equipment, lift pass and transport included: a 10-hour day on Musala's slopes. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.45 (22 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 per person
Compare 23 more options for Day Trips from Sofia
From US$ 21 per person · 2 h to 1 day
Prohodna Cave & Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia Day trip from Sofia through Iskar Gorge: hike Prohodna cave's largest passage, explore decorated Saeva Dupka with a professional caver. Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church day trip: UNESCO sites in Bulgaria Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day: Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest, and Boyana Church with its 13th-century frescoes. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 3.14 (14 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Self-Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Sofia: Audio Guide & E-Guide Rila Monastery UNESCO World Heritage Site tour from Sofia with audio guide and electronic guide. Explore the monastery and Rila Mountains at your own pace. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 3.46 (13 reviews) Duration: 2h–7h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress from Sofia Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv's Roman theater, old town and Asen's Fortress in the Rodopi mountains, hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.54 (13 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 236 per person
Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave Private tour of Bulgaria's largest travertine waterfall and a well-lit karst cave with a driver-guide. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (13 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery Day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with luxury SUV pickup, traditional Bulgarian lunch. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 289 per person
Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv's Old Town and the Red Church in Perushtitsa, ending with wine tasting at a regional winery. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.67 (6 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 163 per person
Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress: Private Day Trip from Sofia Private day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress with hotel pickup and a driver-guide: explore 200-meter limestone formations named. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.50 (6 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 253 per person
Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Day Trip: Medieval Capital Tour Full-day guided tour from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with professional English-speaking guide and air-conditioned minivan transport. Mon and Sat · 05:00 and 07:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.27 (15 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids hike from Sofia: Private tour Private day trip from Sofia with hiking through Stob Pyramids, monastery visit and traditional banitsa tasting: your own driver-guide and car for the whole day. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery Visit Plovdiv's Roman Theater and colorful Revival old town with a private guide, then explore Bachkovo Monastery on this full-day tour with hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 236 per person
Veliko Tarnovo day trip: Medieval fortress walking tour Day trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo with English-speaking guide, Tsarevets Fortress entry and audio guides for three museums included. Thu–Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Day trip Sofia to Skopje: Border crossing and Old Town Day trip from Sofia to Skopje with private transport and English-speaking guide. Spend two hours exploring the Old Town's Ottoman architecture and bazaars. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Private Day Trip to Koprivshtitsa: 19th Century Town Tour Private tour of Koprivshtitsa with hotel pickup and professional guide: explore 19th century houses. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 213 per person
Plovdiv day trip from Sofia: Private car with wine tasting option Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv with hotel pickup. Explore the Old Town, Roman Theater, and Europe's longest pedestrian street. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Sofia to Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa Day Trip: Roman Theater & Old Town Full-day guided tour from Sofia through Koprivshtitsa to Plovdiv, featuring the 2nd-century Roman Theater and Old Town's historic houses, with private transport and WiFi. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 197 per person
Rila Monastery & Villa Montevino tour: UNESCO site & wine estate Half-day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery with self-guided exploration and wine estate stop. Includes hotel pickup, audio guide, transport. Returns by 2pm. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 146 per person
Spa Day Trip to Bankya and Divotinski Monastery from Sofia Pick up from your Sofia hotel, visit the 11th-century Divotinski Monastery on Lyulin Mountain. Tue–Sat · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Pernik Day Trip from Sofia: Mining Museum & Krakra Fortress Day trip from Sofia to Pernik with entrance to the Mining Museum, Krakra Fortress and St. Ivan Rilski Church. Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Rila Mountain and Spa Day Trip from Sofia: Private Pickup Private day trip from Sofia to Borovets in the Rila Mountains with hotel pickup and guide: spend the morning exploring Bulgaria's oldest mountain resort. Fri–Sun · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Sofia to Plovdiv day trip: Three UNESCO sites with guide Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Boyana Church with English-speaking guide, luxury SUV transport and a two-hour walking tour of the ancient city. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 262 per person
Saeva Dupka & Prohodna Caves Day Trip from Sofia Private day trip from Sofia to Saeva Dupka and Prohodna caves with hotel pickup and professional guide: explore 400 meters of corridors. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Snowshoeing day trip to Malyovitsa from Sofia: Alpine peaks Snowshoe hike from Sofia to Malyovitsa in Rila National Park with guide, transport and gear included. Mon and Tue · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 506 per person
The top 12 of 44 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day TripOur pick | US$ 22 per person | 9h | 4.62★ · 1,120 | Every day · 08:55 and 09:44 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Day Trip from SofiaTop ratedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 87 per person | 9h | 4.83★ · 183 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia: Roman Theatre & Old TownBest value | US$ 21 per person | 9h | 4.53★ · 442 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Skopje Day Trip from Sofia: Old Bazaar, Fortress & Mother TeresaGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 111 per person | 12h | 4.68★ · 500 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa Day Trip from Sofia with Walking Tours | US$ 21 per person | 11h | 4.67★ · 221 | Every day · 07:58 | English, Spanish |
| Sofia to Rila Monastery & 7 Rila Lakes Day Trip Shuttle | US$ 53 per person | 13h | 4.75★ · 336 | Every day · 07:00 · Season until 15 Dec | — |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & 7 Lakes Day Trip with Pickup | US$ 60 per person | 10h–11h | 4.51★ · 226 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Lovech, Devetaki Cave & Krushuna Waterfalls Day Trip from SofiaGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 107 per person | 10h | 4.77★ · 176 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Nis Day Trip from Sofia: Skull Tower, Fortress & Local LunchGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 10h | 4.72★ · 161 | Tue–Sun · 08:30 | English |
| Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Trip | US$ 62 per person | 12h | 4.59★ · 128 | Every day · 06:57 | English |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & Plovdiv Day Trip with Pickup | US$ 100 per person | 10h–11h | 4.38★ · 87 | Every day · 07:45 | English |
| Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana ChurchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 8h | 4.81★ · 132 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (18): Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana Church (US$ 225 per person) · Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia: 4,000 Years of History (US$ 225 per person) · Rila Monastery & Boyana Church day trip: UNESCO sites in Bulgaria (US$ 33 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Day Trip from Sofia (US$ 87 per person) · Skopje Day Trip from Sofia: Old Bazaar, Fortress & Mother Teresa (US$ 111 per person) · Lovech, Devetaki Cave & Krushuna Waterfalls Day Trip from Sofia (US$ 107 per person)