Ancient and Modern
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, blending Thracian, Roman, and Ottoman history.
Revival Architecture
Pastel-colored 19th-century mansions, many turned into galleries and museums.
Bulgaria · Cultural Sites
Plovdiv Old Town
A historic district featuring Roman ruins, cobbled streets, and National Revival–era mansions.
Key facts for Plovdiv Old Town
- Opening times
- Open year-round
- Entry
- Free to explore; ticketed museum entries
- Region
- Plovdiv
- Visitors per year (approx.)
- Over 800,000
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Popular tours in Plovdiv
These are popular Viator tours in Plovdiv. They do not necessarily visit Plovdiv Old Town, so read each listing. Ratings are Viator's, from a October 2026 snapshot. Check Viator for current prices.
Plovdiv guided walking tour
Make the most of your stay in Plovdiv with this guided walking city tour. Plovdiv is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the…
Private Transfer by car/MPV/van Plovdiv to Sofia
Fixed price per vehicle, agreed in advance - no meter, no surprises. Fuel, road tolls and insurance are included. Private car with a professional, licensed English-speaking driver: only…
Private Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia
Plovdiv is the highlight of the tour as it's the European Capital of Culture for 2019 and it's also one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by lots of tribes and it's a…
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