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Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour

Want to explore Sofia's main landmarks in just 2 hours? Then this walking tour is for you! You will get to see 20 of the city's most famous spots, learn about Sofia's and Bulgaria's history in a fun and interactive way, and learn more about local habits and traditions. All this while being accompanied by an enthusiastic professional local guide. We meet right in front of Sofia's most famous build…

4.9(784)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 784 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £13.61 per person

Communist Walking Tour of 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, healthc…

4.9(788)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 788 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £15.31 per person

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can tak…

4.8(336)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 336 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £39.98 per person

Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars

This is the only pub crawl in Sofia that runs every single night and people from all over the world can meet and talk to each other, while having fun visiting 5 different and unique nightlife venues in Sofia. During the week we go to the more hidden places, where you will learn the history to some of the bars. During the weekend we visit some bigger places where you can have some fun and dance. S…

4.7(299)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 299 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £18.71 per person

Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group Guided City Tour

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 dict…

4.9(223)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 223 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £13.61 per person

Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

Travel hassle-free from Sofia to Plovdiv and back in the comfort of a modern and air-conditioned minibus. Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in the world. More ancient than Rome! With an expert guide at your side, explore and experience its millennia of epic history, monumental attractions, unique Bulgarian culture, and way of life. Your guide will take you to the most interesting sites and pinpo…

4.5(303)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 303 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £16.16 per person

Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and Koprivshtitsa - a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture. Explore all major attractions in the old town of Plovdiv with a professiona English-speaking guide and admire the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews,…

4.7(216)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 216 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £16.16 per person

7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. Often called the 8th wonder of the world, the Seven Rila lakes are legendary for their beauty and awesomeness. They are one of the most visited natural sites of Bulgaria. We combine them with a visit to the Rila Monastery. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of…

4.5(224)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 224 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £45.17 per person

Sofia Walking Private City Tour

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.

4.9(138)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 138 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £56.99 per person

Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

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…

4.8(146)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 146 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £34.03 per person

The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia

Spend a day exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, to the Rila Mountains - Bulgaria's highest range. Be wowed by sweeping mountain panoramas during a 30-minute chairlift ride, and then set off on foot to explore the lakes. Enjoy personalized attention from our professional mountain guides (if…

4.7(114)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 114 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £25.52 per person

Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

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, wh…

4.6(114)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 114 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £12.76 per person

Sofia Food & History Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

On this small-group tour, you'll taste your way through the city with 5 authentic Sofia food stops off the beaten path: from flaky banitsa and grilled cheese on a tile, to peppers stuffed the old way, slow-cooked lamb, and a surprise dessert. Each stop reveals a piece of local life, history, and flavor — all guided by a passionate local host. Taste authentic Bulgarian specialties at multiple stop…

5.0(61)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £80.81 per person

Sofia Party Pub Crawl - Party Tour of Sofia's Best Bars & Clubs

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!…

4.7(78)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 78 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £17.86 per person

Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and enjoy the refreshing mountain climate of the highest mountain of the Balkans! Come join us for a pleasant, easy to moderate walk and relax deeply at the end of the day in thermal pools fed by hot spring waters! All this within a day tour from Sofi…

4.5(73)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 73 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

Mt. Vitosha and Boyana Waterfall Hiking Tour from Sofia

Hike through the beautiful Vitosha Mountain; visit to the Boyana lake and Boyana waterfall.This walking tour is for the admirers of wild nature and crystal-clear air. This shared experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

4.6(36)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

Private City Tour of Sofia

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.

4.4(42)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 42 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £24.67 per person

Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where t…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £82.51 per person

From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin

No other experience near Sofia combines professional foraging, wild food identification, and a gourmet forest lunch cooked from what you find. Dobrin's encyclopedic knowledge of Bulgaria's flora and fungi — built over a lifetime — is the product. The forest is simply his kitchen. Every season brings different ingredients, different discoveries, and a completely different meal. This is not a tour.…

5.0(24)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £72.30 per person

Market Food Tour

This is the only guided tour in Sofia that shows you the Ladies market. You will also visit the flea market in front of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the central covered market called Hali. Enjoy tastings and a full lunch. This is a walking tour, so please wear good and comfortable shoes. Your professional guide will be your friend in Sofia and show you a side of the city which is off the be…

4.9(23)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £39.13 per person

3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food & Wine Tasting Tour of Sofia

You want to learn about Bulgaria's culinary traditions and new trends? You want to have a meal in some of the best (and unique) restaurants in Sofia's city center? Done! And all of this comes with a private guide that will share interesting details and facts about our history, food and culture.

4.9(14)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £74.01 per person

Sofia Hidden Gems-Small Group Walking Tour with Vintage Tram Ride

Discover Sofia’s hidden streets and landmarks on foot, then hop on the metro for a quick ride across the city. Enjoy insider stories, a city transport card, and explore like a local. Small groups (up to 8–10) ensure a personal, authentic experience.

4.8(13)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £15.31 per person

The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The Seven Rila Lakes. You will have enough time to get to the highest of all lakes and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there. Enjoy a self-guided hike among nature Marvel at the views of the Seven Rila lakes Walk at your own pace

4.4(16)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews8 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £25.52 per person

Sofia Under Communism: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Embark on a quest where you will uncover the secret stories from the communism era of Sofia. Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover the National Art Gallery, the Soviet Army Monument, and many more. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. So, are you up for an exciting city game? - Walk along Sofia’s…

4.8(10)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £4.25 per person