The secret museums of Sofia

Overview

Sofia has so many museums, that the locals don’t even know for their existence. In this walking tour, the guide will tell what happened here millions of years ago and will lead you through the historical periods, through Аncient times, Мiddle ages, Кingdom era, and Socialistic era. Join the untypical city tour to have a bigger picture of Sofia, that never sleeping beauty.

Itinerary

1. Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski

   The tour will start with Sofia University, which is the oldest one in Bulgaria. Inside you’ll visit 3 different museums – for the university, for the Mineralogy and for the Paleontology, where you can find sea creatures, that lived together with the dinosaurs, mammals like Deinotherium, a strange elephant, that lived in Bulgarian lands 20 million years ago, tusks from Mastodons and Mammoths, and a lot more.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Battenberg Mausoleum

   The mausoleum of the Bulgarian king Alexander von Battenberg, who was elected when the Bulgarian constitution was made.

   · 10 min

3. Vasil Levski National Stadium

   Inside is the Museum of the sport - the history of the Bulgarian achievements.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Museum-House Ivan Vazov

   Visit the house of the patriarch of the Bulgarian literature.

   · 30 min· Admission included

5. House Museum PK Yavorov

   Visit the house of Peyo Yavorov, the famous symbolic poet.

   · 15 min· Admission included

6. Slaveikov Square

   Visit the house of Slaveikov - father and son, who were poets.

   · 10 min· Admission included

7. Nikola Vaptsarov House Museum

   Visit the flat of Nikola Vaptsarov, a famous poet of realism.

   · 30 min· Admission included

8. Earth And People National Museum

   Visit the museum for minerals and fossils, made by donations.

   · 40 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 5 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 91433P25

Activity offered by Bulgarian Fairy Tale via Viator.