Plovdiv, Starosel & Staro Zhelezare from Plovdiv

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About this activity

Start in Plovdiv’s Old Town to admire 19th-century mansions like Hindliyan House. Visit the 1st-century Roman Theatre for views of the Rhodope Mountains, then climb to Nebet Tepe's 6,000-year-old Thracian ruins. Next, dive into the Kapana art district for lunch among trendy cafes and craft beer bars.

Leave the city for the Starosel Cult Complex to step inside a 5th-century BC Thracian stone tomb. Finish in Staro Zhelezare, a quirky village where murals feature local grandmas alongside world icons.

Admission fees are not included

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 60 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Traventuria

Ages: Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver
Included: Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Tickets to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Starosel Temple (Approx. €4.00 per person for each site, payable locally).
Not included: Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Departure for the Old Town Walking tour at 10:30 in front of the Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis.
Plovdiv Old Town

2 hours Admission not included

Plovdiv is a beautiful town with a cheerful vibe. Walk along its cobbled streets and admire the striking architecture. As a vibrant crossroads of many civilizations, the city tells a unique story.

Choose a guided walk or a self-guided audio tour to see how Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans shaped the city over thousands of years. The tour lasts 2 hours and covers all the major sights in the Old Town and Plovdiv's center.
Kapana

one hour

Stroll through Europe’s longest pedestrian zone and dive into the trendy, car-free streets of the Kapana creative hub. Enjoy dedicated free time to grab an authentic local lunch at a courtyard café, shop for unique handmade souvenirs, and soak up Plovdiv's artistic energy at your own pace.
Thracian Temple Complex Starosel

45 min Admission not included

Step inside ancient mysteries as you climb the grand stone staircase of Europe's largest 4th-century BC Thracian royal tomb. Walk through the mystical 10-column dome chamber with an expert guide and uncover secret rituals older than many Roman monuments.
Staro Zhelezare

45 min

Capture surreal photos in a traditional rural village completely transformed into a vibrant, open-air street art gallery. Walk past local homes and barns where village elders are painted right alongside global celebrities, politicians, and pop-culture icons.
Stop 6

Passing by

The drop-off will be at the bus stop in front of the Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium hotel, in Plovdiv city center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the departure to Starosel and Staro Zhelezare is at the bus stop in front of the hotel Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium.
IMPORTANT: The meeting point next in Plovdvi Old Town, in front of the Eastern Gate | GPS coordinates: 42°08'55.7"N 24°45'21.1"E | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!

End point

At the bus stop in front of the hotel Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for children under the age of 6 years.
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility

Options

English : Plovdiv+Starosel

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Audio App : Plovdiv+Starosel

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Italian : Plovdiv only tour

Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Spanish : Plovdiv+Starosel

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
ENG : Starosel+Staro Zhelezare

PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

Starting point:

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria
Audio App : Plovdiv only tour

Starosel & Staro Zhelezare : will not be visited on this itinerary.

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Italian : Plovdiv+Starosel

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Audio: Starosel+Zhelezare

PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

Starting point:

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria
English : Plovdiv tour only

Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Spanish : Starosel + Zhelezare

PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

Starting point:

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria
Italian : Starosel + Zhelezare

PLOVDIV walking tour excluded

Starting point:

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium, 2 Kapitan, Raicho, St Център, ЦентърРайон Централен, улица „Капитан Райчо“ 2, 4000 Пловдив, Bulgaria
Spanish : Plovdiv only tour

Starosel + Staro Zhelezare: will not be visited on this itinerary

Starting point:

Ancient Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, East Gate - Ancient Philippopolis, Hadzhi Hasan MahalaPlovdiv Center, ul. "Stoycho Moshanov", 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria