Top Sofia City Tours

Forget planning routes, researching sites, and boning up on history. See all Sofia’s key attractions and learn the stories behind them too on this great-value small-group walking tour: perfect for history buffs. Sights include the ruins of the Roman-era east gate, the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George, the Byzantine St. Sofia Basilica, the Ivan Vazov National Theater, and the Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevsky.

Feel like a Sofia local on this 3-hour afternoon city and food walking tour. Check out historical highlights such as the National Theater and King’s Palace, and see the Rotunda St. George, Banya Bashi Mosque, Synagogue, and St. Nedelya Church. Stop on route to taste ‘shopska’ salad and an ‘ayryan’ yogurt drink; shop for culinary goodies at the Central Hali Market; and finish with tastings of Bulgarian wine and cold meats at a traditional restaurant.

An absolute one of a kind experience in the heart of Sofia to help you really understand the culture of Bulgaria.

Lovers of history will thrill to this action-packed private walking tour that takes you from the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George to grand 20th-century architecture. Stops include the Ottoman-era Banya Bashi Mosque, the Cathedral St. Alexander Nevski with its glorious icons, and the Ivan Vazov National Theater.

Discover the heart of Sofia without even thinking about a map on this convenient, fully guided walking tour. See key landmarks from the different cultures that have occupied the city and explore St. Sofia Church, the Rotunda of St. George, and Cathedral St. Alexander Nevski. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Bulgarian pastry breakfast with a glass of “ayran” salt yoghurt drink.

Check off Sofia’s key landmarks in minimum time on this comprehensive private chauffeured city tour. 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 door-to-door transport but excludes any entrance fees.

Get to know Sofia by foot on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s history from your guide. Stroll past most of the notable sights in the city, including St. George Rotunda, the National Archeological Museum, the National Revival Art Gallery and Ethnographic Museum, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and more.

Take the opportunity to experience Sofia’s compact city center by bike. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide and equipped with a rented bicycle, make your way through many of the city’s green spaces. Ride through the centrally-located Boris Garden, Loven Park, and Yuzhen Park for an active exploration of Bulgaria’s capital.

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Enjoy a little Communist chic as you explore Communist-era Sofia in a vintage Eastern Bloc car on this private, door-to-door tour. Check off the downtown highlights, explore the Museum of Socialist Art, and discover a typical Communist-era residential area on the city fringes. As you travel, learn about life under Communism from your personal driver/guide.

If you’d like to see more of Europe but are short on time, add a new country to your list with a guided day trip to Nis, Serbia’s third city. Stop at the Skull Tower, a bizarre monument embedded with human skulls, then explore highlights of the Old Town from Nis Fortress to Cair’s Fountain. Your tour includes lunch and door-to-door round-trip transfers.

This is not just a tour walking around. It is a discussion about events in the past and how they have influenced what we see today.

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. The most popular sights are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the second biggest on the Balkans, Saint George Rotunda- the oldest church in the town, dating back to the 4th century and Saint Sofia Basilica- the medieval symbol of Serdica, built in the 6th century. Other interesting places that will be seen are the Parliament, National Theater "Ivan Vazov"- one of the most beautiful buildings in the town, the former Royal Palace, the administration of the President, the mineral springs. The walking sightseeing tour is about 2 hours. After it, you will go to the best local gourmet restaurant. You can choose between these 3 menus: Shopska salad, Kapama and Bulgarian Rose; Moon salad, Beef cheeks and Banitza; Pears with green cheese, Polenta with Brynza, Tykvenik

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia has many stories to tell! If you are not really in history, you will enjoy the fanciest street in the city- Vitosha Boulevard! Here you can shop in the posh boutiques and fashion houses. You will love lunch at a folkloristic restaurant or alternatively, drink in rooftop bars. Are you a lover of neoclassical architecture? The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is great part of Bulgarian culture. Do you know that in Sophia you can take a walk in one of the oldest parks in Europe? Have you ever seen the fountain fed by the hot charismatic guide, you will visit Park Vrana, Vitosha Boulevard, Borisova gradina, Serdica Amphitheatre, Central Mineral Baths; will hear secret stories of this beautiful city of Sofia.

Discover a historical side of Bulgaria on a 12-hour tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation from Sofia, there’s no need for you to interpret cyrillic signs or worry over timetables. Begin with a guided visit of the medieval hill fortress, which served as the country's capital for over two centuries. Continue with the area's main attractions including Samovodska Charshia, Assens Monument, and the village of Arbanassi.

The Transfer by Trabant Car is a unique and a very different way to get for first time to Sofia and experience the ride with this emblematic car from the communist period. It is a great possibility to combine 2 in 1 - the practical with the pleasure - you will get driven to your hotel / address and at the same time you will enjoy this different experience.

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

Typical sightseeing tours can be very fact heavy, which isn’t ideal for energetic visitors or families with kids. Discover Sofia on a private Pokémon GO tour, and visit landmarks including the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Banya Bashi Mosque, and St. George Church rotunda while catching wild pokémon on your mobile app. Save time finding a meeting point with included hotel pickup and drop-off, and benefit from insights and tips provided by your guide.

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and the largest city in the country, resembles the unification dream of the Bulgarian nation. Situated exactly in the middle of the state heartlands, Sofia was selected as capital in 1879, just a year after the liberation from the Ottoman rule. Since then the city has grown rapidly and today has approximately a million and a half inhabitants. The ancient name of Sofia is Serdika. Emperor Constantine the Great is believed to have said “Serdica is my Rome”. His words are testimony to the important role the city played, lying at the foot of Vitosha Mountain for more than 2000 years. With our half-day walking tour we will show you the secret gems of Sofia and reveal many stories from its fascinating history.

Highlights: Feel the spirit of time in ancient Skopie and discover its modern transformation Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included Learn about the city’s history and culture from an experienced guide!

Hassle-free transfer from Sofia airport to your hotel. Book your transfer in advance and enjoy an impeccable service. No taxis, no stress, no unexpected payments. With your 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 your service for your convenience in Sofia and other countries.

This tour represents attractions of two countries – Osogovo monastery in North Macedonia, and one of the best gifts of Bulgaria – the thermal springs. Enjoy your guiding tour to understand more Bulgarian history, walk in the beautiful nature and take relax away from the city of Sofia.