Sozopol Guided Tour by Fast Ferry

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Sozopol Guided Tour by Fast Ferry

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€48.00

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Language: German, English, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Take the fast ferry from Nessebar to Sozopol
Guided walking tour of ancient Sozopol
Wine tasting, optional lunch and free time

What to expect

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is a treasure trove of ancient towns, historic cities and natural scenery. With so many places to see, this trip to Sozopol by fast ferry is just the ticket. Departing from Nessebar, the ferry whisks you to explore ancient Sozopol.

It's an early start as we head by bus to the harbour at Nessebar to board the ferry. After an hour's cruise on the high-speed passenger catamaran Seacat One you'll be docking in Sozopol. On the ferry there is a bar serving coffee, tea, soft drinks and beer, at your own expense.

Arriving in Sozopol, you'll have time for a guided tour and a tasting of regional Bulgarian wines, before heading for an optional lunch at a local restaurant. After, make the most of the free time to explore at your own pace. Return from Sozopol to Nessebar by fast ferry in the late afternoon.

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What's included

Transport
Guide
Return fast ferry tickets
Wine tasting

What to remember

Guided in English, German and Polish
Minimum of 15 guests required for tour to operate
Itinerary is subject to change at short notice due to operational reasons
Please note, transfer times can be longer in high season
Available both with or without lunch, please select correct option at time of booking
Subject to weather conditions
Bring a hat
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs

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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

Great

3.8 /5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Service

4/5

Value for money

3.9/5

Safety

4/5

Staff

4/5

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Bernard
Verified booking
4.2
17 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
Expected a Tui sign in coach, but guide reassured us we were on the right trip. Pleasant journey and guide helpful and very knowledgeable. A good experience and well worth it. A bit rough on the crossing back with the wind getting up.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
4
8 August 2025
Coach arrived roughly on time and then we headed to the fast ferry, which set off once we boarded. Sea was rough, many were ill, but views were lovely. Guides were knowledgeable and patient for the walking tour through a lovely area, followed by lunch. Enough free time to see sights. Storm so coach.
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Julie M
Verified booking
3.4
6 July 2024
Travelled as a couple
Given the wrong pick up place when booked online. Only got there by chance with another group. Our guide was told a different pick up point to us. Guide was a lovely knowledgeable man but Wine tasting element was poor. Lucky if you got 1cm each of the 4 wines to taste. Also had to remind guide that bit was included. Not enough seats on Ferry for all to sit down either.
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Allan
Verified booking
3.8
1 July 2024
Travelled with a group of friends
Rough crossing return boat trip cancelled squeezed onto a minibus on return no air-conditioning and driver spent most of the journey making phone calls one handed no hands free kit
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Richard
Verified booking
4.2
18 September 2022
Travelled as a couple
Catamaran lunch Old town and sozopole itself is beautiful.
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Mr M
Verified booking
3
2 September 2022
Travelled with family
Sozopol trip plus guide tour very enjoyable however Ropotamo River cruise waste of time 20 min cruise on dirty river no single animal seen.

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