Along with the good transport connections, sea outlet, developed industry and at the same time preserved history, nowadays Burgas is also an attractive destination for tourists. The city and the region offer diverse tourism options: marine tourism, cultural tourism with multiple museums and cultural sites, health and SPA tourism, ornithological, wine degustation tourism, etc.

The closeness to the sea and the flat nature of the region is the reason for its settlement from antiquity to the present day. The earliest finds in the region are dated back to the Bronze and the Early Iron Age. There are multiple archaeological finds from the Thracian period (4th century BC). Some of the greatest battles between the Bulgarian state and the Byzantine Empire had been conducted in Burgas region. The victories of Khan Tervel (8th century) at the Anhialo field in 708 and that of Khan Kardam (ruling 777 - 802) by the Karnobat fortress of Markeli in 792 strengthened the positions of the Bulgarian state.

During the Ottoman dominion the city developed as educational and cultural center. In the 18th century the Burgas port had already turned into the largest port south from the Balkan Mountain. Burgas was liberated from the Ottoman dominion on 6 February 1878. The city was subjected to intensive industrialization and modernization in the beginning of the 20th century.

Along with the good transport connections, sea outlet, developed industry and at the same time preserved history, nowadays Burgas is also an attractive destination for tourists. The city and the region offer diverse tourism options: marine tourism, cultural tourism with multiple museums and cultural sites, health and SPA tourism, ornithological, wine degustation tourism, etc.

Tourists can learn more about the city and other interesting facts in the expositions of the Regional Historical Museum of Burgas.

Burgas is the cultural center of the region, which is evident by the active work of the Burgas Opera, Dramatic Theater “Adriana Budevska”, and the State Puppet Theater of Burgas. There are also multiple galleries in the city. Many cultural events are also conducted in the renovated Marine Casino. The Marine Park is a suitable place for a walk and relaxation. The summer theater of the city is also situated here. Diverse concerts and performances are conducted in it.

During the summer season Burgas turns into a festival center. The Sand Figures Festival has been conducted for a few years. Sculptures from the whole world participate in the making of sand figures, for which tons of sand are used. The figures are related to the festival theme, which is different every year.

Spirit of Burgas is undoubtedly the festival which brought international fame to Burgas and Bulgaria. The festival has been conducted since 2008 in August and gathers world famous musicians in various styles on a number of scenes.

The city is a host of multiple literature, musical and folklore festivals, as their culmination is traditionally during the summer season.

As a large economic, cultural and tourist center, Burgas can offer diverse accommodation options – luxurious hotels, cozy small family hotels, rooms, guest houses, etc. The night life, especially in the summer season, also offers a lot of opportunities – discotheques, bars, casinos. Besides the ones on the central streets of Burgas, catering establishments and bars are also located along the sea shore and the Marine Park. Other marine towns such as Chernomorets, Pomorie, Nesebar and Sozopol, as well as multiple camping sites are situated near Burgas.