7 Half-Day Tours in Bulgaria That Are Worth the Day

1.Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 4 hours · from $100Our pick

VIP 4-hour Black Sea catamaran from Sunny Beach with open bar, swim and snorkel gear, lunch on board, and a dolphin search.

“From communication agter booking to being picked up in the big red London bus, it was already an excellent start to the trip. the catamaran itself was spacious and although busy, didn't feel crowded. The staff on board were incredibly attentive and helpful- they made the trip! We enjoyed the trip out over the water and being in a 'splashnzone', then snorkelling in the sea. Being offered goggles, snorkels and pool noodles for our use with no extra cost. The inclusive food and drink was good quality and delicious. Our children even went back for seconds! The highlight had to be the dolphins swimming around the boat on the return…”

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2.Half-Day Captain Jack’s Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Sail with Captain Jack from Sunny Beach to Nessebar, with pirate games, a Black Sea swim stop, water slide, and buffet lunch for families.

“Safety was really good, entertainment was spot on. Food was really good which I wasn't expecting. Would deffo recommend”

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3.Sofia Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Top rated

Sofia half-day walking tour with St Sofia catacombs, major landmarks, and Boyana Church. Small group, live guide, optional pickup.

“Tour molto interessante, ho visto i palazzi e i monumenti principali della città. La guida è stata molto gentile e disponibile. Da consigliare”

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4.From Obzor, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Half-Day Black Sea catamaran cruise from Obzor with UNESCO Nessebar stop, snorkel swim, open bar, lunch onboard, dolphin watch.

“Leuke trip! Mooi stadje, goede gids (Eng-talig) en mooie catamaran. Helaas geen dolfijnen gespot ☺️”

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5.From Plovdiv to Sofia: Koprivshtitsa half-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $17Best value

Half-day Koprivshtitsa tour on the way from Plovdiv to Sofia, with an English guide, 19th-century homes, April Uprising sights, and mountain views.

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6.Half-Day Private Tour: Sofia, Boyana Church & History Museum

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Half-day private Sofia tour with Boyana Church UNESCO frescoes, Bulgaria’s National History Museum, and guided sights in the historic center.

“Le seul point fort de cette activité était la guide au musée d’histoire. Le reste est vraiment de piètre qualité, en commençant par la guide. Elle ne parlait presque pas et à chaque question, elle devait se référer à son téléphone car elle ne connaissait pas les réponses. La visite de l’église est ultra-rapide, environ 5 minutes seulement à l’intérieur avec une guide qui parle vite comme l’éclair.”

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7.Half-Day Jeep Safari Adventure in Velingrad

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $106

Half-day jeep safari from Velingrad with Russian jeeps, Milevi Skali 360 views of Rila, Pirin, Rhodopes, and optional organic lunch.

“Wow! What a perfect jeep safari! Velingrad is a lot more than spa. It's nature, great views and wonderful home made food. We totally enjoyed the safari! Recommended it to our friends!”

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