Bulgaria Private Guide
Bulgaria Private Guide
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Private tours of Bulgaria by private driver-guide since 1993. Exclusive private tours for solo Travellers and small groups up to 4 people.
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Pieter-Jan De Torck
1 contribution
Aug 2022
We are a group of 8 young people and we just loved Patrick as our guide. He was fluent in English and helped us translate with local Bulgarian speakers.
He was there for us from the first minute till the last (even after).
He even gave us tips for the following part of our trip which was on our own.
We booked 2 different activities with Patrick on 2 different days:
The first one was rock climbing + cave descent + 4x4 off-road jeep tour: This was an adventerous day and we all loved it so much
The second one was an introduction to fishing + fishing itself, we catched some fishes for our first time so this was amazing.
Conclusion: If you look for a guide in Bulgaria (or Balkan), go for Patrick, he knows people, speaks the language and has affordable prices.
Patrick, you were amazing!
He was there for us from the first minute till the last (even after).
He even gave us tips for the following part of our trip which was on our own.
We booked 2 different activities with Patrick on 2 different days:
The first one was rock climbing + cave descent + 4x4 off-road jeep tour: This was an adventerous day and we all loved it so much
The second one was an introduction to fishing + fishing itself, we catched some fishes for our first time so this was amazing.
Conclusion: If you look for a guide in Bulgaria (or Balkan), go for Patrick, he knows people, speaks the language and has affordable prices.
Patrick, you were amazing!
Written August 21, 2022
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Charles W
Tampa, Florida, United States6 contributions
Feb 2020
Spent a week with Patrick exploring a bit of Bulgaria. First, communication with him is easy, quick, and informative. Second, his knowledge of Bulgaria is extensive, yet delivered interestingly and in as much detail as you want. Third, his choice of accommodations provides you with a taste of local culture with comfort and reasonable prices. Fourth, his recommendations of restaurants introduces you to the great local cuisine. Fifth, he is a very safe driver. Sixth, Patrick is flexible in his planning - able to make suggestions and changes on the fly. Seventh....do I need to say more? He is the best!
Written March 23, 2020
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Jan McCoy
Salem, OR12 contributions
Aug 2021
Patrick is a great traveling companion, guide, and driver. My wife and I have traveled with Patrick three times, 2017, 2019, and 2021. Each time we've found him to be a charming and competent companion. While he is a native Bulgarian speaker, his English is impeccable. He is a very capable driver and does a great job of handling situations where language knowledge is important, not only in Bulgarian but also in Turkish and Greek.
I am happy to offer my highest recommendation for Patrick. If you engage Patrick for your Balkan adventure, you can count on him making it more enjoyable.
I am happy to offer my highest recommendation for Patrick. If you engage Patrick for your Balkan adventure, you can count on him making it more enjoyable.
Written September 29, 2021
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Nicole R
Tel Aviv, Israel9 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Patrick is an exceptional guide! My father left Bulgaria 50 years ago and it has always been of dream of his to return. Patrick helped us create an itinerary that included all of the sentimental sites my father wanted to visit plus other sites that would be of interest to us as tourists. He went out of his way to make sure that my father saw everything he wanted to see, even changing the itinerary on the fly to accommodate a spontaneous request by my dad to visit a specific village he had not mentioned when we were planning the trip. Patrick has a wealth of information about Bulgaria; from history, to culture, and beyond. We learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of our trip. It was the trip of a lifetime for my father and I. I highly recommend Patrick as a guide! We plan on returning to Bulgaria again soon and will definitely be using Patrick as our guide again.
Written February 3, 2023
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Brian H
Grand Bend, Canada13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Patrick showed us the Real Bulgaria. He shared his extensive knowledge of the region's history and culture, but more importantly, he helped us to understand how it all fit together to shape his safe and wonderful country. When we arrived, our understanding of Balkan countries was very limited. We were so happy to have him guide us and help us with every aspect of our trip, suggesting important cities & historical sites to visit, food choices, and booking hotels that were suited to our tastes. He always offered options so we could choose what we preferred which was much appreciated. The food in Bulgaria was a pleasant surprise and Patrick helped us go to restaurants we would never have tried, let alone find. We would highly recommend Bulgaria as a destination to fellow travelers. We were totally pleased with the personal service and comfort that Patrick provided to make our Bulgaria tour unforgettable.
Written October 15, 2023
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honfleurlover
The Woodlands, TX37 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
My mom and I had the most remarkable private tour with Patrick. Patrick created a custom tour that he made sure highlighted all that we had requested to see, taste and experience. Not only was everything great, but we felt, in every instance, that Patrick truly cared about us. He wanted to make sure that we were able to enjoy his beautiful country and him sharing his knowledge of Bulgaria and the history of his country made our trip that much more enjoyable. Patrick is super friendly, helpful, considerate and extremely knowledgeable which was great for allowing us to have deeper discussions about his country and the countries around Bulgaria. My mother and I so enjoyed the diversity of Bulgaria, from the amazing wines that we tasted, to the beautiful landscape that continued to change as we drove around the country, to the great friends of Patrick’s that we got to meet. Being able to spend time with Patrick and his friends really allowed us to have a true “local” feel while we traveled with him. The food was fantastic, the wine was even better and being able to see the old soviet architecture and monuments made our trip really special.
Written November 6, 2022
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Michael M
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
I just returned from an 11 day tour of Turkey with Patrick, primarily in the Southwest, exploring ruins and relaxing in small port towns. This was my first trip with Patrick, and my choice in selecting him was largely based on his website under the heading, “Why Choose My Private Tour Guide Services” (all about flexibility, client support, and taking the stress out of the trip), and his reasonable price for the tour. My job was to get to the Istanbul airport, climb in the car, and enjoy the road trip. And that’s exactly what happened. It was a perfect combination of learning the history of the area, eating good food, and having great company without having to worry about the hotel bookings, the driving, or the language barrier. I think my next trip with Patrick will be a tour of Bulgaria and perhaps some surrounding areas.
Written April 1, 2024
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VKimaging
bay area63 contributions
Sep 2021
Patrick was a very knowledgeable and experienced guide. He took very good care of us when we were in Bulgaria. He picked us up at the airport and drove us across the country. His knowledge of the history of the Balkans makes for some very intellectual conversation on the drive across Bulgaria. We were vegetarians and Patrick made sure we had a great meal where ever we went. Highly recommend him and looking forward to engaging him during our next trip to the Balkans.
Written October 1, 2021
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Sunny
High Wycombe, UK17 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Patrick is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and patient. He has done the best to suit the needs of my family which includes a 12yrs and an elderly. He is very willing to adjust the daily itinerary to accommodate our needs. He wide range of knowledge of Bulgary made my trip very memorable.
Written April 9, 2024
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Maryellen P
Littleton, CO59 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I have traveled four times with Patrick, and every trip has been wonderful. This one was a week in the Bukovina area of northern Romania. We were able to see all of the UNESCO painted churches, ancestral villages (for me), local museums, and experience this entire area to the fullest. Patrick is very knowledgeable, accommodating, flexible, and thorough. He knows how to navigate all situations and is very much fun to be with as he is curious and enthusiastic about everything. As an older solo traveler, I especially appreciated his concern and care for my safety and comfort.
Written April 18, 2023
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