Tour Sofia

Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way. Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.

The guide will meet you near the National Theater Ivan Vazov. You will visit more than 20 attractions and cultural monuments of Sofia. For convenience and good audibility of the excursion, you will be given audio guides and headphones. You will move comfortably, enter the temples, take photographs, and all this will allow you not to stand next to the guide. The tour will end at the Presidency, where you will be able to video and film the changing of the presidential guard. With us you will see the sights of Sofia freely, in your own language, and at your own pace!

With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories. You will also enter for free the three most iconic places in Sofia- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda. This tour is done as a private tour without an additional charge if there is only one reservation for a given date and time which most often is the case.

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present. The city of Sofia offers beautiful buildings, Roman remains, old churches, extremely interesting archaeological complexes and of course thousands of bars and restaurants where you can taste traditional Bulgarian dishes.

Check off Sofia’s key landmarks in minimum time on this comprehensive private city tour lead by a private local guide. Exploring with your private guide, see Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevski, Saint Sofia Church, the Banya Bashi Mosque, Borisova Gradina gardens, the National Art Gallery, and so much more. Tour includes hotel pick up and drop off but excludes any entrance fees.

Hassle-free transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel. Book your transfer in advance and enjoy an impeccable service. No taxis, no stress, no unexpected payments. With our transfer service your arrival in Sofia will be smooth and pleasant. We will wait for you at the Arrivals hall and will transfer you to any part of Sofia. You can use our service for your transfer upon departure from your hotel / address to the Sofia airport or for other logistic needs in Sofia and entire Bulgaria including sightseeing tours and travel service. We also provide transfers to Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Varna, Burgas, the Black sea coast and any other point of Bulgaria or on the Balkans (Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosna and Herzegovina , Kosovo).

Sofia is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans found by the Thracian tribe Serdi. In 29 A.D. Sofia became the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was the center of Rumelia province. Sofia became the capital of restored Bulgaria in 1879, with a population of only about 12,000. Today many streets, buildings, parks, and even whole neighborhoods preserve the architectural style from the turn of the century. We will explore the compact city center, Boyana Church (UNESCO) and the National History Museum – one of the largest on the Balkans.

Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour! Learn about the rich history of the town and its famous sites, as well as interesting facts such as: why Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built, why the town was associated with the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who and why invented the Cyrillic alphabet, where was situated the mausoleum of the first Bulgarian communist dictator, and many more.

New to Sofia? Want to see what the nightlife has to offer? Sofia Party Pub Crawl has been the hottest partying destination in town for over 6 years now. We'll take you to some of the best bars & clubs the city has to offer & party all the way through. You'll get to meet travellers from all over world, play the coolest drinking games you've never heard of, and overall have an unforgettable night! What it includes: • a tour of 4 of Sofia's top bars + a club at the end • a free round of shots at every place ️• free entrance to the club • free access-&-discount card to all the fun activities in Sofia • your very own fun guide • group drinking games

Feel like a local in Sofia with this 3-hour tour and the delicious Sofia food – different local meat bites. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. See part of the main sites of Sofia, like, the National Theater with garden, Antique Serdika, Banya Bashi Mosque, Sveta Nedelya Church, Palace of Justice, Sophia Statue, Rotunda St. George, Graf Ignatiev street Vitosha pedestrian street. The last stop of the tour will be a traditional restaurant where you will taste glass of Bulgarian wine together with different local meat bites – lukanka, katak, kopoolu, fillet Elena and others. Duration – 3 hours approx. Professional guide. "

During the tour you will have the pleasure to explore our very unique parks in the downtown and enjoys lots of nature and beautiful sceneries! This will make your time memorable and you will experience Sofia in a different way :)!

Your insightful local guide will make this 3 to 4-hour tour unforgettable for you as he knows inside out the communist heritage in Sofia and in Bulgaria. You will be lead also to a lot of off-the-beaten path sights for which you could only read in some of the most professional travel blogs. You would uncover the secrets of the Bulgarian capital and its communist heritage in buildings, sights, stories and museum. Get ready, that's the most in-depth communist tour of Sofia! Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.

Did you know that there are Christian tombs dating back to the 3rd and the 4th century under St. Sophia church? Prepare for a loaded experience as we explore the remains of an early Christian necropolis and stroll through a labyrinth of sarcophagi! Feel like the protagonist of a mystery novel as we tour the underground and explore the tomb pits, stone tombs, stone sarcophagi, the typical late antiquity masonry tombs with semi-cylindrical vaults, as well as the separate Honorius Tomb, I will tell you many thrilling stories from the history of the ancient church of St. Sophia throughout the centuries. Come rain or shine, this is a great experience for all the brave explorers at any time of the year!

Feel the echoes of ancient civilizations as you walk through Roman ruins, admire the golden glow of Orthodox domes, and listen to the hum of city life on Sofia’s vibrant streets. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm, spiced pastries fills the air as you take a break in a cozy café. The rich flavors of Bulgarian cuisine delight your palate, from smoky grilled meats to fresh herbs and tangy yogurt-based dishes. The streets are alive with friendly chatter, the melodies of street musicians, and the rhythmic footsteps of locals. As the sun sets, casting warm hues over the majestic mountains in the distance, you experience Sofia’s perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary wonders.

You will have a chance to visit Boyana church and National Historical museum, Pancharevo lake near Sofia and the main sights in Sofia city center.

Discover the best graffiti in Sofia at your own pace. The graffiti of the location is really amazing, but most pedestrians pass by without noticing these hidden places. But it is in these places that you can take great photos that will impress your friends. You won't need a guide or a photographer to discover unusual, sometimes hidden and interesting locations. It is enough to have our guide (pdf) to guide you and give information about each object. You will receive a list with the exact locations where the graffiti is located. For convenience, you will have two options: 1. Link to the entire route created in Google Maps 2. PDF file with description, photographs and graffiti locations. You can start the tour from a location close to you and create your own convenient route.

We will take you on a guided tour of the best beer places in Sofia. You can try local beers, international beers, niche beers, craft beers, popular beers, sweet beers, spicy beers, and much more! We're no big tourism conglomerate doing this for the money. We're a group of locals, who like to drink beer and meet new people. We keep doing our own beer tours in Sofia casually and we noticed this isn't offered as a service in town, so we figured: Hey, let's do it! When you tour with us, you tour with your local friend, who just wants to show you the best beer places around.

The wine has always been a part of the Bulgarian culture and history, and Sofia is home to some of the country’s most vibrant wine bars and craft wine shops. Sofia Wine Walk organizes wine related walking tours and tastings in Sofia. The tours specialize in small, boutique Bulgarian wineries that produce limited editions of wines. If you are looking to expand your knowledge about Bulgarian wine and experience something different, Sofia Wine Walk offers an opportunity to explore Sofia’s inspiring wine scene. On this tour, you will visit a range of unique venues chosen for their excellent wine selections and contribution to Bulgaria’s wide variety, and listen to their fascinating stories. I also can introduce you to Sofia and Bulgaria’s history, culture and traditions so you can learn as you walk. The duration of the tour is 2-2.5 hours. The minimum number of people per tour is 2, and the maximum is 10. The tour is in English.

During our photo tour in Sofia we will combine exploring famous places in Sofia and taking photos of them. Then we will move to the hidden small streets where only locals use. I will help you with basic information how to take better photos as composition, exposure time and many other photography techniques from a professional photographer and guide.

An unique product allowing great flexibility and travel at your own pace whenever you want in the Bulgaria capital Sofia. All the information from our human guides is included in the electronic guide that would be personalized for you and sent. Explore Sofia like no other at a very cheap cost.