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By 365 Audio Guides
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £4 and current price is £3 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Plovdiv's unique socialist-era architecture with this self-guided audio tour. Over ~1.5 hours, uncover 13 fascinating stories, from the imposing Plovdiv Central Post Office to the historic Cinema Komsomol. This tour offers the flexibility to walk at your own pace, allowing you to delve into the city's rich cultural history and architectural heritage whenever you choose. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike, this tour reveals the fascinating design of Bulgaria’s communist past, making it an insightful addition to your visit.

    • Self-guided audio tour with 13 key stops in Plovdiv
    • Discover the stories behind notable socialist architecture
    • Walk at your own pace and explore on your schedule
    • Ideal for history lovers and those interested in urban culture

Activity location

  • Plovdiv Municipality
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plovdiv Municipality
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv Socialist Architecture Self Guided Audio Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:30
  • English
Price details
£3.34
£2.67 x 2 Adults£5.34
Total
The previous price was £6.68 and current price is £5.34
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Interactive Map of All Tour Stops & Route (with Photos)
  • Inclusions
    The Audio Guide

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Central Post Office (Pass by)

A functional modernist building serving as the hub for postal services. The Central Post Office exemplifies utilitarian socialist design focused on efficient public administration and communication infrastructure.

"Ivan Vazov" Public Library - Plovdiv (Pass by)

A major cultural institution from the socialist period, dedicated to Bulgaria's beloved writer. Built like a fortress of knowledge between 1972 and 1974, the library represents the communist emphasis on education and culture, and its staircase is flanked by a monumental socialist-realist relief celebrating Ivan Vazov and the Bulgarian revival.

Alyosha (Pass by)

A controversial monument on top of a hill.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv Municipality
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plovdiv Municipality
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

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