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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide's service
  • Private transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can meet you at the St Aleksander Nevski Cathedral or in front of the St Nedelya church, at the beginning of the main pedestrian street - Vitosha. If your hotel is located within the specified area, we will pick you up from the hotel.

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pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20
1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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The Basilica of Saint Sofia (6th century)

The second oldest building in Sofia dating to the 6th century. Remains of earlier churches can be seen under the ground level dating to the 4th and the 5th century. Together with the ancient churches one can admire more than 50 Roman tombs dating between the end of the 2nd and the 5th century.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

Pass by the Bulgarian National Assembly
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

The most important and the most beautiful cathedral in Sofia, the biggest on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the biggest among all Orthodox churches in the world.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nikolas Russian Church

Admire the elegant guilted domes of teh Russian church.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Art Gallery

The Natuional Art Galley is housed in the building that served as a Royal Palace to the former Royal families of Bulgaria.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

City Garden

Walk through the City garden and feel the aristocratic spirit of Sofia from the 19th century.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ivan Vazov National Theater

Admire one of the very few buildings that has been restored in its original architectural style after the WWII.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Presidency Building

See the change of the guards at the Presidency Building
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient orthodox rounda church "Saint George" (4th century)

Visit the pearl of Sofia, the oldest building in the city, dating to the 4th century
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Council of Ministers

Get acquainted with the communist architecture
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TSUM

Walk around original Roman Ruins dating to the 5th and the 6th century. Experience walking on a Roman street from the 6th century. Visit Roman houses, public buildings, Roman bath and a toilet :).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Regional History Museum of Sofia

The Regional History Museum has been housed in the former public bath. Beautiful local architecture from the begining of the 20th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banya Bashi Mosque

The only active mosque in Sofia, build in 1567.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Hall

The covered market built in 1911.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sofia Synagogue

Absolutely beautiful, the Sofia Synagogue is a symbol of the peaceful cohabitation between Christians and Jews over the centuries.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument of Saint Sofia - Patron of City (pass by)

The Statue of St Sofia is a symbol of the city, erected in 2001.
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St. Nedelya Church

A beautiful church, famous in our history with the bloody accident in 1925 against the Bulgarian King.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sofia Walking Private City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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