Sozopol Town Tour and Boat Trip with Ravadinovo Castle
Excursions & day trips

Sozopol Town Tour and Boat Trip with Ravadinovo Castle

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 114 reviews
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£54.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the pretty, historic seaside town of Sozopol on a guided tour
  • Try local specialities at a family-run restaurant
  • Enjoy the breeze on your boat trip into the bay
  • Spend some time in the fairytale surroundings of Ravadinovo Castle
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Bulgaria and its culture
What to expect

An ancient seaside settlement on the Black Sea, Sozopol is a fascinating place to explore. First, you'll join a boat cruise into Sozopol Bay. Back on land, tour the cobbled streets of the old quarter, then enjoy a lunch of local favourites in a restaurant. Next, it's time to visit Ravadinovo Castle – Bulgaria's very own fairytale palace. Ivaylo, one of our local guides, says, ‘The castle was built with Strandzha Mountains marble, which contains micro-diamonds. These appear to change colour depending on the time of day, so the castle looks pink in the morning, white in the daytime and at night it seems to glow.'

Arriving in Sozopol, we'll hop on board a boat to take a cruise around the island of St Ivan, the biggest in Bulgaria. Disembark for a guided walk around Sozopol's pretty cobbled streets flanked with traditional wooden houses. You'll hear about the town's past as a thriving outpost of ancient Greece, followed by Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule. Today, Sozopol serves up old-world charm, two fine beaches and lots of cafés, boutiques and galleries.

After your guided tour, tuck into a typical local lunch at a family-owned restaurant, then enjoy some free time to shop or explore. Finally, you'll head inland for a visit to Ravadinovo Castle – an award-winning attraction packed with spires, towers and marble statues. Wandering palatial grounds and colourful gardens, you can head to the petting zoo for little ones or take in the views over the man-made lake.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • Order of visits may vary for operational reasons
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
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Provider
tui-provider+tui-bulgaria-eood@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 114 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Familie G.

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Das Schloss ist aufgrund der Zeit (nur eine Stunde) und der Tatsache, dass es nur ein Kuriositätenkabinett ist, nicht empfehlenswert.

  • Maureen Bailey

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The tour was good and the guide excellent. Castle was a little disappointing as it was only the grounds really

  • Kenny Family

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was a really good day out. The TUI rep was very knowledgeable and we really liked also after he had told us the best places to go in Sozopol, the ...

  • Vicki Walker

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Enjoyed all of it. Great trip

  • A.Schumacher

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Alles gut verlaufen, Ausflüg war informativ, beide Reiseführer mehrsprachig und sehr zuvorkommend. Fazit, es lohnt sich Stadt Sozopol und Schloss ...

  • Grasshopper

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5